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Simora [160]
3 years ago
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What is a government in which one leader or group of people holds absolute power called?

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Alex777 [14]3 years ago
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Oligarchy is a type of government in which control or hold absolute power by one leader or group of individuals. The authority is generally distinguished by nobility, wealth or power, family ties, education or corporate, religious or military control. Oligarchy from the word “oligos” means few and “arkho” means to rule or to command. 
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