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JAMB Government 1984 Question 8

Question 8

Forms of Government

A government in which control of ultimate power is by a few who rule in their own selfish interests is classified as

  1. A.a democracy
  2. B.a dictatorship
  3. C.an aristocracy
  4. D.a monarchy
  5. E.an oligarchy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (an oligarchy)

Explanation

Oligarchy is rule by a few for their own benefit; aristocracy is rule by a few 'best' people, supposedly for the common good.