Characteristics of Plutocratic Societies

This quiz will test your knowledge on the characteristics of plutocratic societies.

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Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is a plutocracy?

  1. A society in which the wealthy have the most power.
  2. A society in which the government is controlled by the military.
  3. A society in which the government is controlled by religious leaders.
  4. A society in which the government is controlled by the people.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the characteristics of a plutocratic society?

  1. The wealthy have the most power.
  2. The government is controlled by the wealthy.
  3. The wealthy have a disproportionate amount of influence over the government.
  4. All of the above.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the problems associated with plutocratic societies?

  1. The wealthy are more likely to be corrupt.
  2. The wealthy are more likely to make decisions that benefit themselves at the expense of the rest of society.
  3. The wealthy are more likely to be out of touch with the needs of the rest of society.
  4. All of the above.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the ways to prevent a society from becoming a plutocracy?

  1. Increase the power of the government.
  2. Increase the power of the people.
  3. Reduce the influence of the wealthy.
  4. All of the above.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some examples of plutocratic societies?

  1. The United States.
  2. Russia.
  3. China.
  4. All of the above.