The government system in Babylonia starts with Hammurabi. Hammurabi came up with the eye for an eye justice system.So if someone steals something of yours, then they ether have to give it back to you, or they have to pay you back with a equal amount. For example if someone stole your donkey, then they would have to give it back. If they couldn't because they ate it they would have to pay you back in money. If they do not have enough money they will have to pay you back with a different object like a cow. As you can see this "Eye For An Eye Justice is very effective.
