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Q: What is a society ruled by a small elite group called?
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What is the difference between an absolute monarchy and an oligarchy?

an oligarchy is ruled by an elite group; an absolute monarchy is ruled by a single individual.


What are the elite theory and pluralist theory?

In public policy and power, elite-based theories speculate that the state is really controlled or directed by a small group of individuals, the elite. In pluralistic theories, public policy and power are seen as spaces where competing interests communicate and negotiate their desires.


What is a group of land and peoples ruled by one leader called?

empire


A group of lands and people ruled by one government is called?

nation


Who makes the decision in oligarchy?

Few people headed an Oligarchy and were not elected by citizensAn oligarchy is ruled by a small group of elite who make all the decisions, in other words it is like a monarchy except the king is replaced by an elite council.


What was the name of the group of 300 politicians who ruled Rome during the republic?

They were called the Senators.


What were people called from the island where king minos ruled?

King Minos was a king of Crete and his people were called Cretans. Their way of life and society etc was called the Minoan civilisation.


A government ruled by hereditary landholding elite is known as?

monarchy


What is a group of people who share a government religion and a way of life called?

A country ruled by religious doctrines is called a theocracy.


Which situations would not be possible in a society ruled by an absolute monarch?

A group of government officials elects a new leader to replace an unpopular king.


How do leaders become leader in oligarchy government?

No. An oligarchy is ruled by a small group of elite people. Some examples of elite groups are excessive wealth, family or friend relationships, military power, and religious beliefs. Those within the group, may vote for leaders, but the general population has no say in the selection of their leaders. You could think of an oligarchy as a dictatorship of a small group of individuals.


Who makes decisions in an oligarchy?

A small group of people having control of a country or organization. therefore its a group decison