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Bogdan [553]
3 years ago
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Which term describes the type of government in which the power to rule is held by a small, usually self-appointed elite?

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Gnesinka [82]3 years ago
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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.
Ipatiy [6.2K]3 years ago
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Answer:

B. oligarchy

Explanation:

Oligarchy comes from the greek word "Oligo" meaning few, and archo, which means type of government, this means literally "the power of a few" or "the government of a few", this makes reference to a smal group of people having control of a country, nation, or institution, usually are nobility, wealth or religious people that have the control without elections or consults done to the people.

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