ptochocracy

Example:The country suffered from ptochocracy as poverty-stricken leaders manipulated the economy for personal gain.

Definition:Extreme want of the essentials of physical comfort, especially the lack of adequate means of support.

Example:The ptochocracy was synonymous with corruption as the destitute leaders mismanaged public funds.

Definition:The action or practice of abusing one's power for personal or political gain, or the state of being corrupt.

Example:Despite early attempts at democracy, the country descended into ptochocracy where the poor controlled power through manipulation and coercion.

Definition:A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.