Which of these statements correctly compares the governmental structures of the U.S. and China?

a. Both the U.S. and China are functioning democracies.
b. The U.S. is a democracy, while China is ruled by the Communist Party.
c. Both the U.S. and China are monarchies.
d. Both the U.S. and China are totalitarian regimes.

b. The U.S. is a democracy, while China is ruled by the Communist Party.