Question

1. part a: why does the author list the roots of democracy?

to confuse the reader
to explain how the meaning comes from combining roots
to show the connection between greek and latin words
to prove that all words have two roots

Explanation:

Listing word - roots helps in understanding word - meaning derivation. By showing the roots of "democracy", the author aims to explain how its meaning is formed by combining those roots.

Answer:

To explain how the meaning comes from combining roots