The Governing Class in Western European Cities in the 18^th

The governing class in Western European cities in the 18^th century was composed of

A) the aristocracy and the wealthiest commoners, who had intermarried.
B) the military commanders responsible to the royal government.
C) the masses of urban commoners who had obtained the vote.
D) the hereditary aristocracy.
E) the few young people who were financially able to attend universities.