The Article states:
In ancient times, and even in the early years of the U.S.,
however, the leaders of republics or republican
governments were usually a select group of people, and
because U.S. founders believed in this kind of
republicanism, they designated that only white men
who owned property could participate in government.
Which would be the closest synonym for the word designated, as
it is used above?
A. Reinstated
B. Reminisced
C. Stipulated
D. Simulated