Question

expert on the u.s. constitution and regularly held it up as an example of how democracy could be put into practice. he believed wholeheartedly that france, like the united states, should one day have a democracy, and he participated in overthrowing frances last self - appointed emperor in 1870. eighty years after the revolution, as france was adopting true democratic reforms, laboulaye played a prominent role in establishing and defining the countrys new form of government.
what is the meaning of ardent as used in the passage?
defiant confused passionate

Explanation:

The context shows that Laboulaye wholeheartedly believed in democracy and actively participated in related activities. "Ardent" in this context is used to describe a strong and passionate belief. "Defiant" means resistant or challenging, which doesn't fit the context. "Confused" means unclear or bewildered, which also doesn't match. "Passionate" aligns with the idea of strong belief and active involvement as described in the passage.

Answer:

passionate