JAMB Government 2013 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

According to Aristotle, a form of government in which the few rule for the benefit of all is

A. polyarchy
B. diarchy
C. aristocracyCorrect
D. autocracy

Explanation

In Aristotle's classification, aristocracy is rule by the few (the best-qualified) for the benefit of the whole society. Its corrupted form (rule by the few for their own benefit) is oligarchy.

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