Cryptocracy

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Cryptocracy refers to a type of government where the real leaders are hidden. There may possibly be a fake government that appears to be in charge and this fake government might not know themselves that they are not in charge.

Cryptocracy comes from the greek language "crypto" (secret) and "cracy" (society).

It can also be used about large organizations, meaning that the person/people who everyone (possibly including himself/themselves) thinks is in charge really isn't.

The Ruling Council of Waterdeep in Forgotten Realms and Zaphod Beeblebrox being President of the Galaxy in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy are examples of fictional cryptocracy.