Which best describes a democracy?


form of government in which political power is held by the people
form of government in which political power is held by the people , ,

form of government in which political power is held by a single ruler
form of government in which political power is held by a single ruler , ,

government based on principles of military glory; rulers include military personnel
government based on principles of military glory; rulers include military personnel , ,

government based on appointing officials according to merit and academic qualifications