Understanding Republics and Representation

Laws are made by a central authority without citizen involvement.

Citizens elect representatives to make decisions about the law. (correct)

Decisions are made solely by a ruling monarch.

Citizens have no role in law-making.

Absolute power held by the few.

Direct democracy with no representatives.

Citizen participation through elected representatives. (correct)

Collective decision-making by appointed officials.

By electing representatives to make decisions on their behalf. (correct)

By participating in a council of elders.

By directly voting on every law proposed.

By holding regular public referendums.

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