What Is a Republic

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is a republic?

• A)A form of government where representatives are elected to represent groups of people in a central government
• B)A form of government where there is one ruler who holds absolute power over any government structure
• C)A form of government where the power to rule resides within a small group of wealthy individuals
• D)A form of government where the people form collectives to govern themselves
• E)A form of government where the ruling party is from a religious sect and enforces religiously based laws

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