单选题 European conservatives, until the end of the 19th century, rejected democratic principles and institutions. Instead they opted for monarchies or for authoritarian govern ment.

【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 本题中，opted for的意思是“选择”。A项“chose选择”符合题意。其他三项“constructed建造；conceived构思；conserved保存”都不正确。