Multiple choice

Directions: Choose one word that best describes the given set of words.

Government of the people, for the people, and by the people.

  1. Autocracy

  2. Democracy

  3. Clergy

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'Government of the people, for the people, and by the people' is a famous definition of democracy, emphasizing that power derives from the citizens themselves. Autocracy refers to rule by a single person with absolute power, which is the opposite of this participatory system. Clergy refers to religious officials, which is unrelated to governance structures.