California is much closer to a plutocracy than a grass-roots democracy
Oligarchy is government by the few. Plutocracy is government by the wealthy few.
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the wealthy
a government ruled by the wealthy
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Plutocracy
When you say it's a "rule of the rich", as in the Golden Rule (he who has the gold, rules)."This plutocracy keeps the poor aware of everything...or not."
An oligarchy is a government controlled by a small group of wealthy landowners and corporate leaders.
A government run and controlled by the wealthy.
An oligarchy
A government run and controlled by the wealthy.