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Characteristics of Plutocratic Societies

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What is a plutocracy?

  1. A society in which the wealthy have the most power.

  2. A society in which the government is controlled by the military.

  3. A society in which the government is controlled by religious leaders.

  4. A society in which the government is controlled by the people.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A plutocracy is a society in which the wealthy have the most power. This can be due to a number of factors, such as the wealthy owning the majority of the land and resources, or the wealthy having a disproportionate amount of influence over the government.

What are some of the characteristics of a plutocratic society?

  1. The wealthy have the most power.

  2. The government is controlled by the wealthy.

  3. The wealthy have a disproportionate amount of influence over the government.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are characteristics of a plutocratic society. In a plutocracy, the wealthy have the most power, the government is controlled by the wealthy, and the wealthy have a disproportionate amount of influence over the government.

What are some of the problems associated with plutocratic societies?

  1. The wealthy are more likely to be corrupt.

  2. The wealthy are more likely to make decisions that benefit themselves at the expense of the rest of society.

  3. The wealthy are more likely to be out of touch with the needs of the rest of society.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are problems associated with plutocratic societies. In a plutocracy, the wealthy are more likely to be corrupt, to make decisions that benefit themselves at the expense of the rest of society, and to be out of touch with the needs of the rest of society.

What are some of the ways to prevent a society from becoming a plutocracy?

  1. Increase the power of the government.

  2. Increase the power of the people.

  3. Reduce the influence of the wealthy.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ways to prevent a society from becoming a plutocracy. By increasing the power of the government, the power of the people, and reducing the influence of the wealthy, a society can prevent itself from becoming a plutocracy.

What are some examples of plutocratic societies?

  1. The United States.

  2. Russia.

  3. China.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of plutocratic societies. In the United States, the wealthy have a disproportionate amount of influence over the government. In Russia, the wealthy have a great deal of power and control over the government. In China, the wealthy have a great deal of power and control over the government.

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