Operations
What is an oligarchy
Government ruled by a small group of people for corrupt and selfish purposes
Pro: What group of people makes informed decisions on behalf of the citizens
Experts
Is Rho Kappa an oligarchy
No
True or False. Oligarchies can run behind monarchies or democracies as the actual form of government in a country.
True
They promote policies that benefit whom
Themselves
What modern country has long been considered to be an oligarchy
Russia
Is the US an oligarchy? Make an argument discussing yes or no.
Free points
Oligarchies promote a great threat to ____ ______ practices.
Free Market
True or False: They perpetuate good policies to keep themselves in power
False
What Italian city-state was an oligarchy
Venice
What is the most common way an oligarchy forms
By usurping the powers of intellectual leaders such as kings and tyrants
True or false: They are less efficient than democracies
False
What Group of people controlled the Venice oligarchic system
Patricians
A plutocracy is an oligarchy with what?
Rich members
What type of inequality gets increased
Income Inequality
What two ancient greek city states were oligarchies
Athens and Sparta