The land was divided into 42 nomes. Each nome had a governor, who was appointed by the Pharaoh, and responsible to the Vizier
The most prominent feature of the administrative system was the archives. Everything was recorded, wills, conscription lists,
tax lists, letters, and trial transcripts.
Law and Justice - Based on a common sense view of right and wrong
Taxes - Ancient Egyptians had to contend with heavy taxes
Military - Egypt was a relatively peaceful country in the ancient world.
Commerce - Trade was of minor significance to the ancient Egyptian economy until the Ptolemaic period
