Oligarchy

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In an oligarchy __________

a small group of people exercises authoritarian power.

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a king, or totalitarian ruler, exercises absolute power.

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the people vote for representatives to represent their interests in a legislative body.

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the people directly vote on issues of importance.

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the citizens are subject to the decrees of a religious elite.

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Explanation

"Rule by the few," an oligarchy is defined as a system of government in which a small group of people have complete control over all functions of government.

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