<Tr> <Td> Nepotocracy </Td> <Td> Rule by nephews; favouritism granted to relatives regardless of merit; a system of governance in which importance is given to the relatives of those already in power, like a nephew (where the word comes from). In such governments even if the relatives aren't qualified they are given positions of authority just because they know someone who already has authority . Pope Alexander VI (Borgia) was accused of this . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Kakistocracy </Td> <Td> Rule by the stupid; a system of governance where the worst or least - qualified citizens govern or dictate policies . Due to human nature being inherently flawed, it has been suggested that every government which has ever existed has been a prime example of kakistocracy . See Idiocracy . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Kleptocracy </Td> <Td> Rule by thieves; a system of governance where its officials and the ruling class in general pursue personal wealth and political power at the expense of the wider population . In strict terms kleptocracy is not a form of government but a characteristic of a government engaged in such behavior . Examples include Mexico as being considered a "narcokleptocracy", (narco - state) since its democratic government is perceived to be corrupted by those who profit from trade in illegal drugs smuggled into the United States and Vladimir Putin's style of government in the Russian Federation often called mafia state . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Ochlocracy </Td> <Td> Rule by the crowd; a system of governance where mob rule is government by mob or a mass of people, or the intimidation of legitimate authorities . As a pejorative for majoritarianism, it is akin to the Latin phrase mobile vulgus meaning "the fickle crowd", from which the English term "mob" was originally derived in the 1680s . Ochlocratic governments are often a democracy spoiled by demagoguery, "tyranny of the majority" and the rule of passion over reason; such governments can be as oppressive as autocratic tyrants . Ochlocracy is synonymous in meaning and usage to the modern, informal term "mobocracy". </Td> </Tr>

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