Oligarchy

Oligarchy is a Political regime where most political power effectively rests with a small segment of society (typically the most powerful, whether by wealth, military strength, ruthlessness, or political influence). The word oligarchy is from the Greek for "few" and "rule". Some political theorists have argued that all societies are inevitably oligarchies no matter the supposed political system.

See also

• Crony capitalism
• Dictatorship
• Forms of government
• Political family
• Theocracy
• Representative democracy
• Oligopoly