A form of government where representatives may be elected from several or many political parties.

• A. Nonparty democracy
• B. Constitutional monarchy
• C. Multiparty democracy
• D. Single-party government

Answer: (C)

In a system where representatives may be elected from several or many political parties, the key idea is that multiple parties compete for power through elections, giving voters a real choice and enabling broader representation of different interests. This setup is known as a multiparty democracy, where no single party dominates permanently and governing coalitions may be formed to reflect the diverse political landscape. The presence of several viable parties ensures accountability, policy debate, and more nuanced representation of the population.

This differs from a nonparty democracy, where parties are not central to electoral competition or governance, and the party system may be minimal or absent. It also differs from a constitutional monarchy, which describes the formal structure of the state's leadership (a monarch within a constitutional framework) and does not define how many parties compete. And it stands in opposition to a single-party government, where only one party holds power and competition is restricted or eliminated.