Question

auto = \self\
crat/cracy =
ule\
dem = \people\
which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?
the autocratic government was particularly popular for its habit of implementing citizens suggestions.
since the leader consolidated all the power for his own use, the country is now essentially an autocracy.
the solitary queen ruled the democracy with an iron fist and allowed no interference with her decisions.
as the sole decision maker, the ceo considered himself the democratic leader of his company.

Explanation:

To determine the correct sentence, we analyze the meanings of "autocratic" (rule by one, self - rule) and "democratic" (rule by people).

• For the sentence with "autocratic government": An autocratic government is not popular for implementing citizens' suggestions (autocratic means centralized power, not listening to citizens), so this is incorrect.
• For the sentence with "democracy" and the queen ruling with an iron fist: Democracy is rule by the people, while a queen ruling with an iron fist is autocratic, so this is incorrect.
• For the sentence with the CEO as sole decision - maker and "democratic leader": A sole decision - maker is autocratic, not democratic, so this is incorrect.
• For the sentence "Since the leader consolidated all the power for his own use, the country is now essentially an autocracy": "Autocracy" means rule by one (the leader has all power), so this uses "autocracy" correctly.

Answer:

Since the leader consolidated all the power for his own use, the country is now essentially an autocracy.