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Oligarchy: Contemporary Examples and Manifestations

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What is the defining characteristic of an oligarchy?

  1. A small group of individuals holds political power.

  2. Power is distributed equally among all citizens.

  3. The government is led by a single, absolute ruler.

  4. Decisions are made through a democratic process.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An oligarchy is a form of government in which power is held by a small group of individuals, typically from the same social or economic class.

Which of the following countries is not considered an oligarchy?

  1. China

  2. Russia

  3. Saudi Arabia

  4. United States


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The United States is a democratic republic, not an oligarchy.

What is the term used to describe a situation where a small group of wealthy individuals have a disproportionate amount of political power?

  1. Kleptocracy

  2. Plutocracy

  3. Oligarchy

  4. Autocracy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A plutocracy is a form of government in which a small group of wealthy individuals have a disproportionate amount of political power.

Which of the following is a common characteristic of oligarchies?

  1. Limited political participation

  2. Economic inequality

  3. Suppression of dissent

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oligarchies are often characterized by limited political participation, economic inequality, and suppression of dissent.

What is the term used to describe a situation where a small group of military leaders have a disproportionate amount of political power?

  1. Militarism

  2. Stratocracy

  3. Junta

  4. Oligarchy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A stratocracy is a form of government in which a small group of military leaders have a disproportionate amount of political power.

Which of the following is an example of a contemporary oligarchy?

  1. North Korea

  2. Singapore

  3. Switzerland

  4. Canada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

North Korea is a contemporary example of an oligarchy, where power is held by a small group of individuals from the Kim family.

What is the term used to describe a situation where a small group of religious leaders have a disproportionate amount of political power?

  1. Theocracy

  2. Oligarchy

  3. Plutocracy

  4. Autocracy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A theocracy is a form of government in which a small group of religious leaders have a disproportionate amount of political power.

Which of the following is a common criticism of oligarchies?

  1. They are undemocratic.

  2. They are prone to corruption.

  3. They are inefficient.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oligarchies are often criticized for being undemocratic, prone to corruption, and inefficient.

What is the term used to describe a situation where a small group of business leaders have a disproportionate amount of political power?

  1. Corporatocracy

  2. Oligarchy

  3. Plutocracy

  4. Autocracy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A corporatocracy is a form of government in which a small group of business leaders have a disproportionate amount of political power.

Which of the following is an example of a historical oligarchy?

  1. Ancient Rome

  2. Medieval Venice

  3. Renaissance Florence

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ancient Rome, Medieval Venice, and Renaissance Florence are all examples of historical oligarchies.

What is the term used to describe a situation where a small group of political elites have a disproportionate amount of political power?

  1. Oligarchy

  2. Plutocracy

  3. Autocracy

  4. Technocracy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An oligarchy is a form of government in which a small group of political elites have a disproportionate amount of political power.

Which of the following is a common challenge faced by oligarchies?

  1. Maintaining stability

  2. Preventing corruption

  3. Promoting economic growth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oligarchies often face challenges in maintaining stability, preventing corruption, and promoting economic growth.

What is the term used to describe a situation where a small group of technocrats have a disproportionate amount of political power?

  1. Technocracy

  2. Oligarchy

  3. Plutocracy

  4. Autocracy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A technocracy is a form of government in which a small group of technocrats have a disproportionate amount of political power.

Which of the following is a common characteristic of oligarchies?

  1. Limited political participation

  2. Economic inequality

  3. Suppression of dissent

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oligarchies are often characterized by limited political participation, economic inequality, and suppression of dissent.

What is the term used to describe a situation where a small group of hereditary elites have a disproportionate amount of political power?

  1. Aristocracy

  2. Oligarchy

  3. Plutocracy

  4. Autocracy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An aristocracy is a form of government in which a small group of hereditary elites have a disproportionate amount of political power.

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