Which political system places supreme power in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them?

• A. Democracy
• B. Monarchy
• C. Aristocracy
• D. Theocracy

Answer: (A)

Democracy is the system where ultimate authority rests with the people. In a democracy, citizens participate directly or through elected representatives, choosing leaders and guiding laws by voting. The idea of “electing people to represent them” describes representative democracy, where voters grant governance power to elected officials who are accountable to the people. This setup contrasts with monarchy (rule by a monarch), aristocracy (rule by a privileged elite), and theocracy (rule by religious leaders or laws). In democracies, legitimacy comes from the consent of the governed, and elections provide a mechanism for accountability and change.