JAMB Government 2025 Objective — Question 8

Question 8 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which of the following best describes plutocracy?

A. Rule by a single dictator
B. Rule by religious leaders
C. Rule by the wealthyCorrect
D. Rule by elected representatives

Explanation

Correct answer: C. Plutocracy comes from the Greek word 'ploutos' meaning wealth; it describes a system of government controlled by the rich, not by the majority, a dictator, or religious leaders.

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