Question 152
HardOriginal questionChoose the one word for: government by the rich.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Plutocracy is rule by the wealthy: "plutos" means wealth.
Worth noting
Aristocracy is rule by nobles by birth, who may or may not be rich.
- Concept
- One word for a phrase: "plutocracy"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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