WAEC Government 2026 Question 42

Question 42

Forms of Government

The government of a few wealthy people in a state is referred to as

  1. A.legitimacy
  2. B.aristocracy
  3. C.democracy
  4. D.monarchy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (aristocracy)

Explanation

Of the options, aristocracy (rule by a privileged few) is closest; rule specifically by the wealthy is also called plutocracy.