Government style question

[Twin Agate Dragons]

If a government that is controlled by reiligion is called a theocracy, then what is a government controlled by the elite intelligent called?

[Tanis]

if it's a few select individuals or parties running it i think it's a oligarchy.

aristocracy is 'rule of the best'. which the elite would certainly consider themselves.

kratocracy is government by those who are strong enough to seize power through force or cunning

altho i think magocracy - 'ruled by wizards' is good.

my personal favourite tho is meritocracy where who rules is based upon demonstrated intelligence and ability.

[Paris Crenshaw]

Another option would be 'meritocracy', especially if those intelligent elites were assessed by some institutionalized standard.

[Themetricsystem]

Twin Agate Dragons wrote:

If a government that is controlled by reiligion is called a theocracy, then what is a government controlled by the elite intelligent called?

If it is by measure of election then it is a republic. If it is another form it will likely take the form or a Hierarchy.

If ruled by an elite designated at birth is a monarchy.

[Propane]

I'm fairly sure the word you want is "Intelligentsia."

[Spes Magna Mark]

Twin Agate Dragons wrote:

If a government that is controlled by reiligion is called a theocracy, then what is a government controlled by the elite intelligent called?

No one knows for sure, because it's never happened. Just make up a word. :)