A republic is a form of government where elected officials represent the people. In a republic, citizens vote to choose representatives who make decisions on their behalf, rather than all citizens directly participating in every decision. Here’s a breakdown of the options you provided:
- All citizens take an active role in decision making: This describes a direct democracy, not a republic.
- Military leaders represent the people: This describes a military dictatorship or junta, not a republic.
- A chief executive makes all the decisions: This describes an autocracy or dictatorship, not a republic.
- Elected officials represent the people: This correctly describes a republic.
Summary:
A republic is a government where elected representatives govern on behalf of the people.
