Democracy is able to survive because it allows the people to be free. In these societies people have the right to vote an influence government. Many of the most successful nations are democracies. Many nations without freedom have fallen do to the lack of patriotism and hope.
C. Candidate is your answer.
A candidate is someone who is trying to run for a political office, and typically already have some sort of support and funding before becoming publicized as a candidate.
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a unicameral Congress, with representation based on population