The Iron Law of Oligarchy

The domination of organizations by a small, self-perpetuating elite

The term "Iron Law of Oligarchy" was coined by the German sociologist Robert Michels in his 1911 book "Political Parties." He posited that all organizations, including democratic ones, tend to become oligarchies over time, with power concentrated in the hands of a few.

An oligarchy makes law to benefit itself and to keep control of the government.

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