In Whoville, a citizen must be at least 45 years old to vote and 55 to hold any public office. In addition, those who hold office must be in the community's register that lists the wealthiest twenty percent of Whovillians. Based on these requirements, what type of society is Whoville?

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Whoville is a gerontocracy, which is a system of government where the oldest members of a society hold the most power. The requirements for voting and holding public office based on age clearly favor older citizens, and the additional requirement of being in the wealthiest twenty percent creates an additional barrier for younger or less financially well-off individuals to participate in the government.

In Whoville, a Citizen Must Be at Least 45 Years