Which form of government holds supreme power in a body of citizens who elect representatives?

• A. Anarchy
• B. Monarchy
• C. Democracy
• D. Communism

Answer: (C)

Power is exercised by the people through elected representatives. This describes a democracy, where citizens have the authority to choose who makes laws and governs, and the government operates with the consent of the governed and under the rule of law. Anarchy has no formal government, so there isn’t a body that holds supreme power through elections. A monarchy places supreme power in a monarch, typically inherited rather than elected. Communism envisions centralized control and a state-guided system, not government by elected representatives chosen by the people.