A form of government which has its slogan to be 'ruling of the best' is__________

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks which form of government is summed up by the slogan "rule of the best."

Step 2: Explain the concept Many forms of government take their names from Greek words. The ending -cracy comes from kratos, meaning "power" or "rule." The first part of each word tells you who holds that power:

• Democracy (demos = people): rule by the people.
• Aristocracy (aristos = best): rule by the best, meaning the most qualified, noble, or educated citizens.
• Timocracy (time = honour or property): rule by those who own property or hold honour in society.
• Plutocracy (ploutos = wealth): rule by the wealthy.

Step 3: Solve The slogan "rule of the best" matches the Greek root aristos, which means "best." That gives us aristocracy.

Option A is wrong because democracy is rule by the people. Option C is wrong because timocracy is rule by property owners or those honoured for their status. Option D is wrong because plutocracy is rule by the rich.

Step 4: Answer The correct option is B. aristocracy.

Exam tip: Link the root word to its meaning:

• Aristo = best
• Demo = people
• Pluto = wealth
• Timo = honour or property

If you can break down the word, you can answer many Government questions without memorising definitions.