Question

All decision-making power concentrated in a council made up of high-ranking members of the military is an example of a(n) __________. monarchy direct democracy oligarchy representative democracy User: "Checks and balances" is what Americans call __________.

Answer 1

When a select few, high-ranking nobles hold all the power in government, this is called an oligarchy. However, direct democracy is when the people directly make decisions. Representative democracy is when the people elect leaders to make decisions.

Answer: oligarchy