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Oligarchy: Social Stratification and Inequality

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What is an oligarchy?

  1. A government in which a small group of people have all the power.

  2. A government in which the people have all the power.

  3. A government in which the military has all the power.

  4. A government in which the religious leaders have all the power.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An oligarchy is a government in which a small group of people have all the power. This group is typically made up of wealthy and powerful individuals who use their resources to maintain their control over society.

What are some of the characteristics of an oligarchy?

  1. A small group of people have all the power.

  2. The people have no say in how they are governed.

  3. There is no social mobility.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oligarchies are characterized by a small group of people having all the power, the people having no say in how they are governed, and no social mobility.

What are some of the causes of oligarchy?

  1. Economic inequality.

  2. Social inequality.

  3. Political inequality.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oligarchies can be caused by economic inequality, social inequality, political inequality, or a combination of all three.

What are some of the consequences of oligarchy?

  1. Economic stagnation.

  2. Social unrest.

  3. Political instability.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oligarchies can lead to economic stagnation, social unrest, political instability, or a combination of all three.

What are some of the ways to prevent oligarchy?

  1. Promote economic equality.

  2. Promote social mobility.

  3. Promote political participation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oligarchy can be prevented by promoting economic equality, social mobility, and political participation.

What are some examples of oligarchies?

  1. Ancient Greece.

  2. Ancient Rome.

  3. The Soviet Union.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and the Soviet Union are all examples of oligarchies.

What are some of the challenges facing oligarchies today?

  1. Economic inequality.

  2. Social unrest.

  3. Political instability.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oligarchies today face challenges such as economic inequality, social unrest, and political instability.

What is the future of oligarchy?

  1. Oligarchy will continue to exist.

  2. Oligarchy will be replaced by democracy.

  3. Oligarchy will be replaced by a new form of government.

  4. It is impossible to say.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of oligarchy is uncertain. It is possible that oligarchy will continue to exist, that it will be replaced by democracy, or that it will be replaced by a new form of government.

What are some of the ethical issues raised by oligarchy?

  1. The concentration of power in the hands of a few individuals.

  2. The lack of accountability of oligarchs.

  3. The erosion of democratic values.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oligarchy raises ethical issues such as the concentration of power in the hands of a few individuals, the lack of accountability of oligarchs, and the erosion of democratic values.

What are some of the ways to address the challenges facing oligarchy?

  1. Promote economic equality.

  2. Promote social mobility.

  3. Promote political participation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The challenges facing oligarchy can be addressed by promoting economic equality, social mobility, and political participation.

What is the role of education in preventing oligarchy?

  1. Education can help to promote economic equality.

  2. Education can help to promote social mobility.

  3. Education can help to promote political participation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Education can help to prevent oligarchy by promoting economic equality, social mobility, and political participation.

What is the role of the media in preventing oligarchy?

  1. The media can help to expose corruption and abuse of power.

  2. The media can help to promote transparency and accountability.

  3. The media can help to educate the public about the dangers of oligarchy.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The media can help to prevent oligarchy by exposing corruption and abuse of power, promoting transparency and accountability, and educating the public about the dangers of oligarchy.

What is the role of civil society in preventing oligarchy?

  1. Civil society can help to promote economic equality.

  2. Civil society can help to promote social mobility.

  3. Civil society can help to promote political participation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Civil society can help to prevent oligarchy by promoting economic equality, social mobility, and political participation.

What is the role of international organizations in preventing oligarchy?

  1. International organizations can help to promote economic equality.

  2. International organizations can help to promote social mobility.

  3. International organizations can help to promote political participation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

International organizations can help to prevent oligarchy by promoting economic equality, social mobility, and political participation.

What is the role of individuals in preventing oligarchy?

  1. Individuals can help to promote economic equality.

  2. Individuals can help to promote social mobility.

  3. Individuals can help to promote political participation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Individuals can help to prevent oligarchy by promoting economic equality, social mobility, and political participation.

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