Asked by ruth

What is the name for the form of government where power is held by a small group of people who then control the entire government?

Responses

oligarchy

oligarchy

direct democracy

direct democracy

autocracy

autocracy

indirect democracy, or republic

indirect democracy, or republic

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Oligarchy — rule by a small group who hold power and control the government.

(Autocracy = one person rules; direct democracy = all citizens vote on decisions; indirect democracy/republic = elected representatives govern.)