Which Word Is Derived from the Greek for "Rule by the People

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which word is derived from the Greek for "rule by the people"?

• A) republic
• B) oligarchy
• C) democracy
• D) authority

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Definitions:

American West

The region of the United States located west of the Mississippi River, characterized by its varied geography and the role it played in the country's expansion and development.

Duelling

A formal or informal combat between two people, with matched weapons, in accordance with agreed-upon rules.

Industrial Accidents

Unforeseen events that occur in an industrial environment, causing injury to employees and damage to property, often due to unsafe conditions or practices.

Rock Springs

A location known for the Rock Springs Massacre, an 1885 riot against Chinese immigrant miners in Rock Springs, Wyoming, highlighting racial tensions in the American West.