An autocratic oligarchy concentrates power in a small, self-selected elite that rules without meaningful accountability. Often used to control resources, media, and dissent, it benefits the ruling clique and allied cronies while excluding ordinary citizens. Such systems may mask themselves as republics or democracies, yet decisions remain with a few, making reform difficult.
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