Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment (a powerful small group) in the given sentence.

Athens was suffering under the rule of a powerful small group that had no concern for the people's welfare.

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Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment (a powerful small group) in the given sentence.

Athens was suffering under the rule of a powerful small group that had no concern for the people's welfare.

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The phrase 'a powerful small group that had no concern for the people's welfare' refers to a form of government where power is held by a small group of people, which is called an 'oligarchy'. A 'democracy' is rule by the people, a 'monarchy' is rule by a king or queen, and a 'missionary' is a person sent on a religious mission. Therefore, 'an oligarchy' is the correct substitution.

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