The Ottomans conquered it adding power to their empire.
France was the country that sold the United States the Louisiana territory, so they could have just said "no you can't have our land."
C. is your answer there you go
The answer would be D, ruled by a small group.
A member of the House of Representatives has a two year term in office before they must be reelected. A senator has a 6 year term in office before re-election. And a justice of the Supreme Court has a life long term until they choose to step down or die.