In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A government by officials

Options

A. oligarchy
B. aristocracy
C. plutocracy
D. bureaucracy

Answer

D

Explanation

bureaucracy (N.): a system of government in which there are a large number of state officials who are not elected
oligarchy (N.): a form of government in which only a small group of people hold all the power
aristocracy (N.) : nobility: the most powerful members of a society
plutocracy (N.): government by the richest people of a country