Republic
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Definition
A republic is a form of government designed for voters to elect law makers to represent them.(Called representative democracy)
President Barack Obama
President of the United States
Capital building
Where Senate and House of Representatives come together to discuss, debate and deliberate national policy; develop consensus and craft the country's laws.
Voters elect law makers to represent
United States citizens over 18 have the freedom to vote for our law makers and representative.
Example of a Republic
A republic is a form of government in which power resides in the people, and the government is ruled by elected leaders run according to law, rather than inherited or appointed (such as through inheritance ordivine mandate).