An oligarchy is a government in which a small group of people rule. This is a broad term that can describe many kinds of governments. These include plutocracy, Tule by wealthy,"
and military junta, rule by military leaders South Africa was an oligarchy until it became
democracy in 1994. In the South African oligarchy, white people completely controlled the
government though they were only 20% of the populationGeorge Orwell's book 1984
features a fictional example of an oligarchy.
Based on the passage, why was South Africa considered an oligarchy until 19942
A because South Africa was ruled by military leaders
B
because South Africa was described in George Orwell's book 1984
c because many different kinds of people made up the government
D
because a relatively small part of the population controlled the government