GED Social Studies : Oligarchy

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for GED Social Studies

varsity tutors app store varsity tutors android store

Example Questions

Example Question #4 : Types Of Government

In an oligarchy __________

Possible Answers:

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

a small group of people exercises authoritarian power.

the people directly vote on issues of importance.

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

a king, or totalitarian ruler, exercises absolute power.

Correct answer:

a small group of people exercises authoritarian power.

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.

Learning Tools by Varsity Tutors