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Which political system is run by a group of noble families or wealthy members of society?

A.
monarchy
B.
oligarchy
C.
direct democracy
D.
representative democracy

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The answer is B . Oligarchy
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Answer:

B) oligarchy

Step-by-step explanation:

ol·i·gar·chy

/ˈäləˌɡärkē/

noun

a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

a country governed by an oligarchy.

"the English aristocratic oligarchy of the 19th century"

government by an oligarchy.

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