The term that best describes the type of government in which power to rule is held by a small, usually self appointed elite is called an oligarchy. The correct answer is B.
<em>Chandragupta</em> is considered the first authentic emperor of India since he was the founder of the Maurya Empire as well as who managed to unify most of the territory of the Indian subcontinent.
According to the inscription in the Allahabad Pillar, one of the pillars of Ashoka which are a series of columns dispersed throughout India, Chandragupta called his son, <em>Samudragupta</em>, a noble person in front of the courtiers, appointing him to "protect the earth". Such description suggests that <em>this lead to the Chandragupta's renounce from the throne and his son’s appointment as the next king</em>.
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Napoleon III was a French Emperor between 1852-1870. Although Napoleon governed the Empire with an authoritative fist, he established a Legislative branch and Ministers. The Legislative branch had the sole function of reviewing laws and refusing to accept any law. They could not make laws directly. Napoleon III also established the Senate and the State Council who acted as Judges. It was not until 1860 that Napoleon III governed the Empire with a free hand devoid of absolute authority.
Napoleon III regime witnessed a lot of positive effects on economic growth. He created investment banks and polices. He set up activities that helped in reshaping the Paris economy and increase the value of the Urban area. There was also a massive move to construct railroads. His regime also witnessed a low unemployment rate, and workers were paid their wages in full.
The shortcoming of his regime was that he encouraged wars, he led an aggressive army, he eventually lost to Russia, and was sent out of France on exile.
