When democratic governments came into existence, tax and food riots and other forms of protest greatly diminished. why? citizens had less-disruptive ways to express themselves. a government safety net ensured basic needs were met. social scientists have been studying this phenomenon but do not have a conclusive answer. the wealth of citizens increased dramatically with democratic freedoms and liberty. none of these answers is correct?

The correct answer is that citizens had less-disruptive ways to express themselves.

When democratic governments came into existence, citizens could vote in leaders that they wanted depending on their platforms. Also, they had representatives who could legislate to address issues facing them.

c. taught scientists many new things about the earth, but not other planets.

explanation:

in an absolute  monarchy, the  monarchrules as an autocrat, with absolutepower  over the state and government — for example, the right to rule by decree, promulgate laws, and impose punishments. the  monarch isnominally sovereign but the electorate, through their legislature, exercise political sovereignty.