Question

Governments in the southern colonies were often considered oligarchies. What is an oligarchy? A. rule by a small, often self-selected group B. rule by the majority of the population C. rule by one powerful individual D. rule by a large, often popularly selected group

Answer 1

The answer is A rule by a small, often self-selected group.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. Rule by a small, often self-selected group.

Explanation

An oligarchy is a form of government in which political power is held by a select group generally of the same social class. According to the ancient Greeks, the oligarchy is the degradation of the aristocratic system in which the individuals that were the best prepared for this function govern, however, in the case of the oligarchy the mandate can be inherited in a family or selected based on religion, causing that the rulers are not chosen based on their own merits. So, the correct answer is A. Rule by small, often self-selected group.