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One-word substitution (vocabulary): Choose the correct term for “a state in which the few govern the many.” Select the single best word that matches the political definition.

Difficulty: Easy

Monarchy
Oligarchy
Plutocracy
Autocracy

Correct Answer: Oligarchy

Explanation:

Reasoning through options
Oligarchy — rule by a small group (the few) over the many; exact match. Monarchy — rule by a single sovereign (king/queen). Autocracy — rule by one person with absolute power. Plutocracy — rule by the wealthy; a type of oligarchy but specifically wealth-based, not merely “few.”

Final Answer
Oligarchy

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