Read paragraph 3 of the passage.

“I don’t care if we’re here all week; I want to do my part to vote this dictator out of office,” says Max. “Dilys Dunaway has been trampling on our civil rights for long enough.” The woman ahead of him glares in his direction with a mixture of terror and rage.

Which statement BEST explains Max’s use of the word dictator in this paragraph?


Max does not approve of Dilys Dunaway’s leadership style but still refers to her by her title.


Max believes Dilys Dunaway should step down because she has been in office for too long.


Max does not want the people in line near him to cast their votes for Dilys Dunaway.


Max thinks Dilys Dunaway’s actions exceed the authority of a president.