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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A republic is a form of government in which the country is considered a "public matter" and the head of state is an elected or nominated president, not a monarch. It emphasizes elected representatives who represent the people's interests.

What Is a Republic