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- What country is a plutocracy?
- Is aristocracy and oligarchy the same?
- Is plutocracy a form of oligarchy?
- Who were aristocracy?
- Which country has most billionaires in the world?
- Who owns the world's wealth?
- Why is aristocracy bad?
- Does aristocracy still exist?
- Why did aristocracy lose power?
- What exactly is an oligarch?
- What is a characteristic of an oligarchy?
- What are the two types of oligarchies?
What country is a plutocracy?
Historic examples of plutocracies include the Roman Empire, some city-states in Ancient Greece, the civilization of Carthage, the Italian city-states/merchant republics of Venice, Florence, pre-French Revolution Kingdom of France, Genoa, and the pre-World War II Empire of Japan (the zaibatsu).
Is aristocracy and oligarchy the same?
Oligarchy. Oligarchy is a form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a small number of people. ... Aristocracy is a form of government in which a few elite citizens rule. In the origins in Ancient Greece, it was conceived of as rule by the best qualified citizens, and contrasted with monarchy.
Is plutocracy a form of oligarchy?
Throughout history, oligarchies have often been tyrannical, relying on public obedience or oppression to exist. Aristotle pioneered the use of the term as meaning rule by the rich, for which another term commonly used today is plutocracy.
Who were aristocracy?
Aristocracy, government by a relatively small privileged class or by a minority consisting of those presumed to be best qualified to rule. As conceived by the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384–322 bce), aristocracy means the rule of the few—the morally and intellectually superior—governing in the interest of all.
Which country has most billionaires in the world?
- #2 | CHINA. 626 BILLIONAIRES. TOTAL NET WORTH: $2.5 TRILLION (UP $1.3 TRILLION) ...
- #3 | INDIA. 140 BILLIONAIRES. ...
- #4 | GERMANY. 136 BILLIONAIRES. ...
- #5 | RUSSIA. 117 BILLIONAIRES. ...
- #6 | HONG KONG* 71 BILLIONAIRES. ...
- #7 | BRAZIL. 65 BILLIONAIRES. ...
- #8 | CANADA. 64 BILLIONAIRES. ...
- #9 | UNITED KINGDOM. 56 BILLIONAIRES.
Who owns the world's wealth?
Americans control almost 30% of the entire world's wealth. Other countries aren't that far behind anymore, and when measured collectively, Asia already boasts a higher total. That's according to a new global wealth report from Credit Suisse.
Why is aristocracy bad?
An advantage of aristocracy as a form of government is that it prevents political power from residing with one person but rather distributes it among an elite who are theoretically best qualified to rule. A disadvantage is that the political power is not shared by all people, as in a democracy.
Does aristocracy still exist?
'Aristocracy' still does exist, when taking into account today's existing ruling royal families and their lineage both within Europe and outside. ... There are a number of Nations, where royal families continue to rule their Country.
Why did aristocracy lose power?
The basic causes of the decline of the landed aristocracy are clear enough: the collapse of agriculture and the march of democracy. The first was the more important.
What exactly is an oligarch?
More generally, an oligarch is a "member of an oligarchy; a person who is part of a small group holding power in a state". Aristotle gave the concept of oligarchy some negative connotations, but the term does not necessarily imply wealth.
What is a characteristic of an oligarchy?
Oligarchy, government by the few, especially despotic power exercised by a small and privileged group for corrupt or selfish purposes. Oligarchies in which members of the ruling group are wealthy or exercise their power through their wealth are known as plutocracies.
What are the two types of oligarchies?
The correct answer is D (theocracy and communism) because the definition of an oligarchy is when a group of people rules over a majority.
