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

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

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

I think it is.

government based on appointing officials according to merit and academic qualifications

Explanation:

d. she conquered the black sea coast and parts of poland.

for the united states of america, 1945 to 1964 was a time of high economic growth and general prosperity. it was also a time of confrontation as the capitalist united states and its allies politically opposed the soviet union and other communist countries; the cold war had begun.

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