The correct answer to the question is option 3, Abraham Lincoln. This famous quote, "Democracy is the government of the people, for the people and by the people," is often attributed to Abraham Lincoln. It reflects the idea that in a democratic government, the power and authority come from the people who elect their representatives to govern on their behalf. Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, used this phrase in his Gettysburg Address in 1863 to emphasize the importance of a government that is accountable to its citizens and represents their interests. Options 1 and 2, Aristotle and Plato, were ancient Greek philosophers who contributed to political theory but did not specifically advocate for this quote. Option 4, George Bush, is incorrect as he did not make this statement.