Question

what is a democracy? (1 point) system of government in which people hold power system of government in which a monarch holds power system of government in which representatives hold power

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of democracy, we analyze each option:

• The first option: "system of government in which people hold power" aligns with the core concept of democracy, where the ultimate authority lies with the people (either directly or through representatives in some forms, but the fundamental idea is people's power).
• The second option describes a monarchy (rule by a monarch), not democracy.
• The third option describes a representative system (which can be part of a democracy but is not the core definition of democracy itself; also, the key here is identifying the option that best defines democracy, and the first option is more fundamental to the concept of democracy as people holding power is the essence).

Answer:

A. system of government in which people hold power (assuming the first option is labeled A, second B, third C; if labels are different, adjust accordingly, but based on the description, the correct one is the first option stating people hold power)