The writers of the Constitution used the term ________ to describe a form of government that consists of carefully designed institutions that are responsive to the majority but not captive to it.

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The term used in the Constitution to describe the form of government is "republic." This term refers to a government that is designed with a system of checks and balances to protect individual rights and prevent the majority from dominating. It is different from a direct democracy where the majority rules on every issue.

The Writers of the Constitution Used the Term ________ to Describe