A government ruled by a small group of people.

A government ruled by a single person.

A government ruled by a majority of the population.

A government ruled by a military junta.

Oligarchies are more stable than other forms of government.

Oligarchies are more efficient than other forms of government.

Oligarchies are more responsive to the needs of the people than other forms of government.

Oligarchies are more likely to protect the rights of minorities than other forms of government.

Oligarchies are less democratic than other forms of government.

Oligarchies are more likely to be corrupt than other forms of government.

Oligarchies are more likely to suppress dissent than other forms of government.

Oligarchies are more likely to wage war than other forms of government.

The Soviet Union

China

North Korea

Saudi Arabia

In an oligarchy, a small group of people holds the power, while in a democracy, all citizens have an equal say in the decision-making process.

In an oligarchy, the government is more stable, while in a democracy, the government is more responsive to the needs of the people.

In an oligarchy, the government is more efficient, while in a democracy, the government is more likely to protect the rights of minorities.

In an oligarchy, the government is more likely to wage war, while in a democracy, the government is more likely to promote peace.

In an oligarchy, a small group of people holds the power, while in a monarchy, a single person holds the power.

In an oligarchy, the government is more stable, while in a monarchy, the government is more likely to be overthrown.

In an oligarchy, the government is more efficient, while in a monarchy, the government is more likely to be corrupt.

In an oligarchy, the government is more likely to wage war, while in a monarchy, the government is more likely to promote peace.

A strong military

A strong economy

A strong sense of national unity

All of the above

Economic inequality

Political corruption

Social unrest

All of the above

To protect the oligarchy from internal and external threats

To suppress dissent

To promote economic development

All of the above

To provide the oligarchy with the resources it needs to maintain its power

To create jobs and opportunities for the people

To promote social mobility

All of the above

To obey the oligarchy and pay their taxes

To participate in the decision-making process

To hold the oligarchy accountable for its actions

None of the above

Oligarchies are likely to become more common in the future.

Oligarchies are likely to become less common in the future.

The future of oligarchy is uncertain.

None of the above

Economic inequality

Political corruption

Social unrest

All of the above

Promoting economic growth and opportunity

Reducing political corruption

Addressing social grievances

All of the above

To promote democracy and human rights

To provide economic assistance

To mediate conflicts

All of the above