Ruling clique

A ruling clique is a clique of people who jointly rule an oligarchic form of government.

Ruling cliques which secure positions of power or leadership tend to form organized groups. Members of the clique may shape a balance of power between them, but some of them may seek greater influence over the others. Ruling cliques in general tend to create autocratic political systems.

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