On the small island nation of Tamazia,the small but elite group of purple-spotted Tamazians,who own most of the land on the more fruitful north side,has invaded the less productive southern sections of the island.Now it has taken control of all political institutions.Consequently,the pink-spotted and green-spotted Tamazians who make up the majority of the island inhabitants have to submit to the will of the purple-spotted Tamazians.This new government on the island nation of Tamazia would most correctly be classified as

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The scenario describes a small and elite group, the purple-spotted Tamazians, who have taken control of all political institutions and are enforcing their will on the majority. This type of government is called an oligarchy, where a small group of people has all the power and authority.

On the Small Island Nation of Tamazia,the Small but Elite