In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Going _______________defections, attempts to topple governments and establish governments, it is time to ask, ______________ is the relationship between federalism, States, representative ________________ and justice? Justice follows only _______________ the wants of people who have elected representatives are addressed, and when these representatives _________________ that their own status is derivative.

Justice follows only ________ the wants of people who have elected representatives are addressed

1. A
   when
2. B
   whether
3. C
   as
4. D
   then