The term for "goverment by the few" is Oligarchy
Oligarchy (Greek Ὀλιγαρχία, Oligarkhía) means government/governed by a few.[Greek: Oli few, garkhia government] The term is used to describe a form of government in which the supreme power is placed in the hands of a few. See Related Link below ads
Oligarchy
Coup dÕ etat is a term used by government that means to change. More formally this term is used to mean to bring about a forced change in government.
An Oligarchy
Government refers to the control and administration of public policy.
Assuming that you are talking about a Government, it's to 'overthrow' a Government.
The term that means rule by a few is "oligarchy." Oligarchy is a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a small group of individuals or families. This ruling elite typically holds disproportionate influence and control over political, economic, and social affairs within a society.
the government.
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Sparta used an oligarchy as their form of government. This means that there was a few people who ruled.