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Classical_roots 01
Classical roots of the vocabulary of Politics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| aristocracy | the government of a state by its best citizens, later by the rich and well born, hence the sense 'nobility' |
| despot | a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way. |
| monarchy | a form of government with one king at the head |
| draconian | (of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe |
| bureaucracy | a system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives |
| anarchy | absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual, regarded as a political ideal |
| theocracy | a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god |
| democracy | a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives |
| tyrant | a cruel and oppressive ruler |
| oligarchy | a small group of people having control of a country or organization |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| gerontocracy | a state, society, or group governed by old people |
| kleptocracy | A corrupt and dishonest government characterised by greed |
| ostracism | exclusion from a society or group |
| politics | the activities associated with the governance of a country or area |
| strategy | a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim |
| government | the group of people with the authority to govern a country or state |
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