Gerontocracy is a form of government in which power is held …

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Gerontocracy is a form of government in which power is held …

  1. a single ruler
  2. military junta
  3. religious leaders
  4. the old ✓

Explanation

Gerontocracy means rule by elderly people. “Geronto” comes from Greek meaning old age.

Rule by one person is monarchy or dictatorship, by military is junta, and by religious leaders is theocracy.

In a gerontocracy, society gives power to elders based on their age and experience.

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