Which statement best summarizes the role citizens play in a democracy? a. citizens are the political representatives of noncitizens. b. citizens are the defenders of the country from foreign influence c. citizens are the source of political sovereignty d. citizens are the creators of new democratic principles.

Plz , ive been stuck on this forever. what action did president jefferson take to stop britain and france from seizing american merchant ships. a. he declared war on france. b. he called for increased tariffs on british and french goods. c. he called for embargo on all foreign trade. d. he declared war on britain.