Question

the political principle \democracy\ means: the government is bound by the law. the people rule. people elect officeholders to conduct government on their behalf. government is not all - powerful.

Explanation:

Democracy is a system where the people have the power. It can be direct (people directly participating in governance) or representative (electing officials to govern on their behalf). The core idea is that the people are the source of power.

Answer:

B. the people rule., C. people elect office - holders to conduct government on their behalf.