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walkingman

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1. I think the best description is a oligarchy...

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 09:30 AM

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An oligarchy is a form of government where power is held by a small, elite group of people, often characterized by immense wealth, noble birth, or military control, who rule for their own selfish or corrupt interests rather than the public good.

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