JAMB Government 1999 Question 5

Question 5

Forms of Government

A government controlled by a few people for their own interests is said to be

  1. A.an autocracy
  2. B.a tyranny
  3. C.an oligarchy
  4. D.a meritocracy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (an oligarchy)

Explanation

Oligarchy is rule by a small group who use power for their own benefit. Autocracy and tyranny are rule by one person.