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What is an oligarchy?
A
a government in which a small group of people rule
B
a government in which the power belongs to the citizens
C
a government in which titles are passed down through family
D
a government in which one person has complete control
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Broadly speaking, an oligarchy is a form of government characterized by the rule of a few persons or families. More specifically, the term was used by Greek philosopher Aristotle in contrast to aristocracy, which was another term to describe rule by a privileged few.

Detailed explanation-2: -Oligarchy, meaning “rule of the few", is a form of power structure in which power rests with a small number of people. These people might be distinguished by nobility, wealth, family ties, education or corporate, religious or military control.

Detailed explanation-3: -An oligarchy is a type of ruling structure in which a few people wield power. Typically, the rulers come from a small privileged group and use their power to seek personal gain or benefits for their group. The term oligarchy has been used to describe historical examples of government rule by the few.

Detailed explanation-4: -synonyms for oligarchy On this page you’ll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to oligarchy, such as: authoritarianism, autocracy, coercion, cruelty, despotism, and domination.

Detailed explanation-5: -Aristocracy is a form of government in which the people are ruled by a small, privileged-class of people called aristocrats.

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