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What is the system of government where a few wealthy people hold power over the larger group?
Oligarchy is government by the few. Plutocracy is government by the wealthy few.
What is the difference between a representative democracy and a oligarchy?
Democracy is (theoretically) governed by all of the people. An oligarchy is ruled by a small group of people... as "oli-" means "few." Some might argue that the broken democratic system of the US is creating a specific type of oligarchy called a plutocracy, which is when the wealthy rule.
Explain the typology of government based on rule by one few or many?
Governments based on rule by one person are called autocracies or monarchies. Rule by a few individuals is called an oligarchy, while rule by many people is called a democracy. These typologies reflect the distribution of power and decision-making authority within a political system.
What people are involved in oligarchy?
In an oligarchy a small group of people rule, it is 'Ruled By The Few'. However, this is a relative term, so what is called 'The Few' could be a hundred people. China is technically an oligarchy.
Rule by a few powerful people?
An oligarchy.
Type of government controlled by a few wealthy people?
An oligarchy is a government controlled by a small group of wealthy landowners and corporate leaders.
What is the name of the government that is ruled by a few rich families in ancient Greece?
The rule of the few is called Oligarchy. However, this does not necessarily mean rule by the rich, which is Plutocracy.
What were the different forms of government of the greek city states?
Each city-state was independent. The people who lived in them were fiercely proud of their homes. These city-states had different kinds of government. A monarch or king might rule some. A family of nobles might rule a few. A few wealthy merchants might rule others. Also, the idea of a government made of representatives chosen by the people took hold in some city-states. The most prominent of these city-states was Athens.
What were the different forms of government of the Greek city-states?
Each city-state was independent. The people who lived in them were fiercely proud of their homes. These city-states had different kinds of government. A monarch or king might rule some. A family of nobles might rule a few. A few wealthy merchants might rule others. Also, the idea of a government made of representatives chosen by the people took hold in some city-states. The most prominent of these city-states was Athens.
System of government where a few wealthy people hold power over the larger group?
olygarchy
In this form of government only a few people rule?
oligarchy
What form of government only a few people rule?
An oligarchy is a form of government in which few people hold power.
