WAEC Government 1993 Question 1

Question 1

Forms of Government

Government by the few for the interest of the few is known as

  1. A.monarchy.
  2. B.dictatorship.
  3. C.autocracy.
  4. D.plutocracy.
  5. E.oligarchy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (oligarchy.)

Explanation

Oligarchy is rule by a small group who govern mainly for their own benefit. Plutocracy is rule by the rich, and autocracy is rule by one person.