Based on this excerpt, which term BEST defines the type of government these young leaders were trying to overthrow? Early in the 20th Century, a new generation of young leaders arose who wanted to participate in the political life of their country . . . were denied the opportunity. . . . Although the Mexican Constitution called for public election and other institutions of democracy, [President Porfirio] Díaz and his supporters used their political and economic resources to stay in power indefinitely. —Gaceta Consular, November 1996 A. dictatorship B. monarchy C. parliamentary D. confederation Copyrig