Gerontocracy is a form of government in which power is held by
military junta
a single ruler
religious leaders
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.