Question

Which of the following is the most important difference between a republic and a democracy? (1 point) Responses Republics have more freedom for the individual than democracies. Republics have more freedom for the individual than democracies. Democracies are easier to govern than republics. Democracies are easier to govern than republics. Republics, and not democracies, elect people to represent the citizens. Republics, and not democracies, elect people to represent the citizens. Democracies, and not republics, require all people to vote.

Answer 1

The most important difference between a republic and a democracy in the context of the options provided is: "Republics, and not democracies, elect people to represent the citizens."

In a republic, representatives are elected to make decisions on behalf of the citizens, whereas a direct democracy involves citizens voting on laws and policies directly.