Question

the phrase \general good\ means the benefit of most people, not a small elite or select few. this is a form of majority rule. the colonists wanted to have a fair society that gave almost equal rights to all. this is different from other forms of government that were common at the time, which were monarchies where one leader ruled with absolute power and laws were made by rich nobles. monarchy is rule by one person. majority rule means rule by one person the monarchy popular vote

Explanation:

The question is about defining "majority rule". The text explains that "general good" means benefit of most people, and majority rule is a form where colonists wanted equal rights for all, different from monarchies (rule by one). Majority rule involves the will of the majority, which aligns with "popular vote" as it's about the majority's decision through voting. "One person" is for monarchy, "the monarchy" is the system, not the definition of majority rule. So the correct option is "popular vote".

Answer:

popular vote