Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words.
A form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Democracy.
"Democracy" is the correct one-word substitution for the given group of words.
It refers to a form of government where the supreme power is held by the people and exercised directly by them or through elected representatives.
In a democracy, citizens have the right to participate in decision-making processes through free and fair elections.