Multiple choice

Directions: Substitute the following phrase with one word given in the options below.

Government by the rich

  1. Richocracy

  2. Kleptomania

  3. Dictatorship

  4. Plutocracy
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Explanation

Plutocracy is a government controlled by wealthy people. The term derives from Greek 'ploutos' (wealth) and 'kratos' (power) - literally 'rule by the wealthy', not theft or dictatorship.

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