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What is the term for a government ruled by a small group of noblelandowning families?
Modern depictions of aristocracy tend to regard it not as a legitimate aristocracy (rule by the best), but rather as a plutocracy (rule by the rich).
Which of the following describes a government in which only a small group of wealthy people have power?
Some names for the form of government ruled by the rich or powerful might include, a plutocracy (rule by the wealthy), an oligarchy (rule by the wealthy, connected, educated, royalty), or maybe an aristocracy (rule by a small class of privileged).
What are some Major Characteristics of Aristocracy?
As rule of "the best", aristocratic government and society is characterized mainly by a small group of leaders distinguished by wealth, influence, class, tradition, or some other status. Also characteristic of aristocracy is that leadership roles are not determined by general-population voting but by decision or process within the governing group alone.
What government means rule by the best?
Aristocracy
What does Oligarcly mean?
Rule by the rich aristocracy.
