What Did the Term "Democrat" Imply for Most Elite Leaders

Multiple Choice

What did the term "democrat" imply for most elite leaders of the American Revolution?

A) mob rule and or rule by an uneducated multitude.
B) virtuous leaders elected for their superior talents and commitment to the public good
C) universal suffrage
D) a large, powerful, and intrusive federal government
E) a weak defense policy and frequent military defeat.