____ is an economic and political system that combines private ownership of some of the means of production, governmental distribution of some essential goods and services, and free elections.

AMixed economy
BPrimary labor market
CDemocratic socialism
DTaylorism

Verified Answer :

Democratic socialism. Socialism is where the government intervenes in certain markets to allow 'fair' distribution of resources however still respecting the free market. It is kind of an intermediate between capitalism and communism. Democracy is where the people have sovereignty through voting for representatives in parliament (for free).