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A gerontocracy is system of oligarchical rule in which leaders are significantly older than most of the adult population. In gerontocracies, political power often accumulates with age. While those holding the most power may not hold formal positions, they often dominate those who do. Such forms of rule are common in communist states where the length of one’s service to the party is among the main qualifications for leadership. In what works of fiction have gerontocracies been depicted? Discuss
Source: The Free Dictionary