Question

1 which evidence best supports the idea that the purpose of a democracy is to protect the rights of the people? a democracy means rule by the people b athens has one of the earliest democracies

Explanation:

The fact that democracy means "rule by the people" implies that the people are in charge and their rights are a central focus, as they are the ones governing. Option B is just a historical - fact about the origin of democracy and does not directly relate to the protection of people's rights.

Answer:

A. Democracy means 'rule by the people'