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The following sentences test correctness and effectiveness of expression.

Although the kings and queens of England are considered Canadas monarchs, true political power lies with the prime minister, that person is elected by the Canadian citizenry.

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True political power lies with the prime minister, that person is elected
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The person who holds true political power is the prime minister, which is elected
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True political power lies with the prime minister, who is elected
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He prime minister, the source of true political power, elected
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True political power is with the prime minister and is elected
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The correct option is B True political power lies with the prime minister, who is elected
The construct "that person" is ungrammatical and blurs the reference as well. It is more apt to use "who". Only C does this and does not add any other error either.

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