Question

An oligarchy is a government in which a small group of people rule. This is a broad term that can describe many kinds of governments. These include plutocracy, “rule by wealthy,” and military junta, “rule by military leaders.” South Africa was an oligarchy until it became a democracy in 1994. In the South African oligarchy, white people completely controlled the government though they were only 20% of the population. George Orwell's book 1984 features a fictional example of an oligarchy.

Based on the passage, why was South Africa considered an oligarchy until 1994?

A
because South Africa was ruled by military leaders

B
because South Africa was described in George Orwell’s book 1984

C
because many different kinds of people made up the government

D
because a relatively small part of the population controlled the government

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D
because a relatively small part of the population controlled the government