Which statement best describes the republican form of government that the Founding Fathers envisioned?

A republic is a form of government in which citizens choose representatives to govern on their behalf. The Founding Fathers envisioned elected leaders making decisions for the country, so the best answer is “a government run by people elected to lead the country.” Choices A and B describe powers a government may have, not what makes it republican; C describes citizens making laws directly.

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