Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

Question

A city is rioting, and large groups of criminals are roaming the streets and breaking into homes and businesses. The mayor and other leaders have fled. So many people are participating in the violence that the remaining police officers are unable to enforce the law.
Which of the following terms best describes the government of the city that is described in the passage above?
A.
an anarchy
B.
an authoritarian government
C.
a fraudulent government
D.
a democracy

Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is A. an anarchy.

Anarchy refers to a situation where there is no recognized authority or government in control, as described in the passage where city leaders have fled and police are unable to enforce the law amidst rioting and chaos.