Based on lincoln's quote, which statement best explains american democracy?

government leaders inherit their power.

a small, elite group controls the government.

the power of the government comes from citizens.

elected government officials are above the law.

The correct answer is C) The power of the government comes from citizens.

Based on Lincoln's quote, the statement that best explains American democracy is "The power of the government comes from citizens."

United States President Abrahan Lincoln said the following quote to define democracy: the government of the people, by the people, for the people." What he meant was that in a democracy like the one in the United States, people have the right to elect their representatives and overthrow them if they are corrupt.