<Tr> <Td> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <P> Oligarchy (from Greek ὀλιγαρχία (oligarkhía); from ὀλίγος (olígos), meaning' few', and ἄρχω (arkho), meaning' to rule or to command') is a form of power structure in which power rests with a small number of people . These people might be distinguished by nobility, wealth, family ties, education or corporate, religious or military control . Such states are often controlled by families who typically pass their influence from one generation to the next, but inheritance is not a necessary condition for the application of this term . </P> <P> Throughout history, oligarchies have often been tyrannical, relying on public obedience or oppression to exist . Aristotle pioneered the use of the term as a synonym for rule by the rich, for which another term commonly used today is plutocracy . </P>

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