Question

(cs 8) what does the word \democracy\ mean?

○ rule of the gods

○ rule of the people

○ rule of the elite

Explanation:

The word "democracy" has Greek roots, with "demos" meaning "people" and "kratos" meaning "rule" or "power". So it means the rule of the people. "Rule of the gods" would relate to theocracy, and "rule of the elite" is more like oligarchy.

Answer:

B. Rule of the people