what is a democracy?

a political regime where most political power effectively rests with a small segment of society.

a state or nation in which the supreme power is actually or nominally lodged in a king, queen, or emperor.

a situation where citizens make decisions about government.

a system of government by the whole population typically through elected representatives

It is the 3rd one

Explanation:

Democracies let the citizens decide, not Kings, queens, or certain groups in society.

“a committee reviews the bill and marks it up to make it more viable and to reflect interests 

the crusaders are identified in the painting;

c. by the red crosses on their backs