Question

question 8 (2 points)
a/an ________ is any system of government where a small group holds power.
a republic
b dictatorship
c monarchy
d oligarchy

question 9 (2 points)
a government with rule by the consent of the majority of people is called a ______.
a autocracy
b democracy
c oligarchy
d federation

Explanation:

Question 8

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a (Republic): A republic is a system where power is held by the people or their elected representatives, not a small group. Eliminate.
• Option b (Dictatorship): A dictatorship is rule by a single person (dictator), not a small group. Eliminate.
• Option c (Monarchy): A monarchy is rule by a king/queen (usually a single family), not a small group in the general sense of "oligarchy". Eliminate.
• Option d (Oligarchy): By definition, oligarchy is a government where a small group holds power. This matches the description.

Analyze each option:

• Option a (Autocracy): Autocracy is rule by one person (e.g., dictatorship), not by majority consent. Eliminate.
• Option b (Democracy): Democracy is defined as government by the consent of the majority (either direct or representative). This matches the description.
• Option c (Oligarchy): Oligarchy is rule by a small group, not majority consent. Eliminate.
• Option d (Federation): A federation is a political union of states with shared power, not defined by majority consent. Eliminate.

Answer:

d. Oligarchy

Question 9