Which term describes the type of government in which the power to rule is held by a small, usually self-appointed elite?

a. autocracy
b. oligarchy
c. military junta
d. monarchy
i'm not sure can someone me.

What is the name of the social stratification set up by the vedic peoples of the indus river valley civilization

Which best describes the connection between a mechanical loom and a cotton gin

Read this quotation. i challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation to show a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with great britain. . our corn will fetch its price in any market in europe. —thomas paine, common sense, 1776 one argument for independence in this quotation is that britain's taxes are too high. britain is isolating the colonies. the colonies do not need britain. britain is taking american property.