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Oligarchy

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An oligarchy is a small group of people who make all the rules for everyone else.

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Imagine if only three friends got to decide what game everyone plays at recess every single day.

Imagine you are in a big classroom with all your friends. Usually, everyone gets to share their ideas. But in an oligarchy, only a tiny group of people—like just three or four kids—get to make every choice for the whole class. They decide what games to play, what toys to use, and when it is time to snack. Even if everyone else has a better idea, the small group keeps the power to choose for themselves. It is important for everyone to have a voice so things are fair! 🌟 Takeaway: An oligarchy is when a few people hold all the power to make choices for a large group.