A government in which a minority holds power over the majority is generally referred to as __________.

A. a kleptocracy
B. a monarchy
C. an oligarchy
D. a sovereignty


Answer: C

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How are the Supreme Court decisions in Korematsu v. United States (1944) and Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) similar?

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