Which is the best definition of democracy?
A) A form of government that vests supreme authority in the people
B) A form of government with elected officials who hold power
C) A form of government with a Congress
D) A form of government with an executive, legislative, and judicial branch
Answer: A
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a. survival or injury avoidance b. use of professional skills c. harmony and peacekeeping d. lack of structure
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A. retribution B. incapacitation C. general deterrence D. specific deterrence
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