Question

When a country is governed by a few privileged, the form of government is called
(a) Oligarchy
(b) Parliamentary
(c) Democracy
(d) Republic

Answer 1

The answer is option (d) Republic.

Republic is the form of government where only a limited few have complete control over the government or its offices.

There are various types of the republic form of government by which the countries are governed.

Types of republic which exist are-

• Constitutional republic,

• Democratic republic,

• Parliamentary republic,

• Presidential republic,

• Federal republic and etc 

Answer 2

(a) Oligarchy

Oligarchies are a form of government which is dominated by a small group of privileged individuals, with no interference from the most part of the community. These privileged individuals may increase power and choose candidates uniformly or not equally.

An oligarchy is distinct from a true freedom because very fewer people are given the opportunity to improve circumstances and condition of the country.