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A government controlled by a small group of people is called a

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A government controlled by a small group of people is called a oligarchy. Oligarchy is defined as "a form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a small number of people. These people might be distinguished by royalty, wealth, family ties, education, corporate, religious or military control."
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