Question

there are many types of governments. some governments are democratic. in democratic governments, people have the freedom to make and voice political decisions. read the table about power, authority, and legitimacy in most modern democratic governments. then answer the question below.
democratic governments
who has power? the ability to make people do things, such as by making and enforcing laws, is distributed among different branches of government. separation of powers and checks and balances help avoid abuses.
what gives the government authority? legal codes establish the right to govern and specify the powers and limitations of government officials, ensuring the government represents the will of the people.
where does legitimacy come from? fair elections of leaders and open communication about government decisions lead citizens to believe in the government’s right to rule.
which of the following describe characteristics of a democratic government? select all that apply.
citizens have a choice about who governs them.
government officials must operate within the law.
the public does not know how decisions are made.
one branch of government makes all decisions.

Explanation:

1. For "Citizens have a choice about who governs them": The table says legitimacy comes from fair elections of leaders, so citizens choose leaders, this is correct.
2. For "Government officials must operate within the law": The table states legal codes specify powers/limitations of officials, so they operate within law, this is correct.
3. For "The public does not know how decisions are made": The table says there's open communication about government decisions, so this is incorrect.
4. For "One branch of government makes all decisions": The table says power is distributed among different branches, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Citizens have a choice about who governs them, B. Government officials must operate within the law