Question

In a democracy, from where does the power to govern derive?

A.
hereditary rights
B.
ownership of the land
C.
the claim to divine right
D.
the people being governed

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

In a democracy, the power to govern derives from the people being governed. Therefore, the correct answer is option D - the people being governed.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

In a democracy, the power to govern derives from the people being governed. The correct answer is D. The concept of democracy is based on the idea that the authority and legitimacy of the government come from the consent and will of the people. In a democratic system, individuals have the right to participate in the decision-making process through elections, holding public office, or voicing their opinions. It is the collective voice and choices of the citizens that determine the exercise of power and the formation of policies and laws. Democracy promotes the idea of popular sovereignty, which means that the ultimate power rests with the people.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

D. the people being governed