Which statement accurately describes the following passage? (1) Without a doubt, democracy is the best form of government. (2) Originally developed in ancient Greece, democracy as a form of government drew worldwide attention after the American Revolution created a democracy in place of the former British colonies. (3) The democratic system allows citizens to take part in the governing process, either by serving themselves or by electing people to represent them in government. (4) As a result, democracies are more satisfying and fair than monarchies or communist systems.

A. Sentences 2, 3, and 4 are facts.

B. Sentences 1 and 4 are opinions.

C. Sentences 1 and 2 are opinions.

D. Sentence 3 is a fact, and the rest are opinions