When democracies evolve into oligarchies because of a divide that grows between leaders of the organization and its members, this is called ______.

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The term "the iron law of oligarchy" describes the theory that all forms of organization, regardless of how democratic they are at the start, will eventually and inevitably develop oligarchic tendencies, thus making true democracy practically and theoretically impossible, especially in large groups and complex organizations.

When Democracies Evolve into Oligarchies Because of a Divide That