A form of government wherein the political power is exercised by a majority of the people.

• A. Hispano-Filipino
• B. Democratic
• C. Nationalism
• D. Civil Rights

Answer: (B)

Power exercised by a majority of the people points directly to democracy. In a democratic system, the people hold sovereignty and participate in governance, typically by electing representatives or voting on laws and policies. This arrangement means that the rulers and laws reflect the will of the people, with accountability through elections and the rule of law. At the same time, democracies usually safeguard minority rights, so the majority’s power doesn’t wipe out the rights of others.

The other terms don’t describe a form of government: Hispano-Filipino refers to a cultural/historical group rather than a governing system; nationalism is an ideology about national identity and independence; civil rights are legal protections for individuals, not a method of governing authority.