What Is the Primary Distinction Between an Oligarchy and a Democracy

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the primary distinction between an oligarchy and a democracy?

• A) In an oligarchy, religious figures have greater control, whereas a democracy is ruled by the upper class.
• B) In an oligarchy, one single person has control over all functions of government, whereas that power is distributed in a democracy.
• C) In an oligarchy, a royal family has control over the governing system, while religious institutions have control in a democracy.
• D) In an oligarchy, a select class of people hold most of the power, whereas all citizens hold power in a democracy.

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