Many new nations in sub-Saharan Africa that suffered from corrupt governments,rapid increases in population,cronyism based on ethnic or family kinship,and constant state repression of dissent have been labeled by many historians as:
A) democracies.
B) plutocracies.
C) republics.
D) meritocracies.
E) monarchies.

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The term "plutocracy" refers to a government ruled by the wealthy elite. This accurately describes many new nations in sub-Saharan Africa, where corruption and cronyism based on ethnic or family ties has allowed a small group of individuals to amass wealth and power while the majority of the population suffers from poverty and lack of basic necessities. The other options (democracy, republic, meritocracy, monarchy) do not accurately describe the situation in these nations.

Many New Nations in Sub-Saharan Africa That Suffered from Corrupt