Difference between revisions of "Plutocracy"
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| − | A '''Plutocracy''' is a form of [[government]] in which political power is held by the | + | A '''Plutocracy''' is a form of [[government]] in which political power is held by the wealthy. As with the root of many other forms of government, it is a [[Greek]] term, in this case, from ''plutos''-rich. |
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Revision as of 05:00, March 12, 2010
A Plutocracy is a form of government in which political power is held by the wealthy. As with the root of many other forms of government, it is a Greek term, in this case, from plutos-rich.