Gerontocracy is a form of government in which power is held by

A.

military junta

B.

a single ruler

C.

religious leaders

D.

the old

Correct answer is D

Gerontocracy is a form of government in which power is held by the old. The term comes from the Greek words geron, 'old man', and kratos, 'rule'. It is a political structure where the government is ruled by leaders who are significantly older than the average population.