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Why did the Founders decide that a republic was a better choice for the government than a direct democracy?
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A republic allowed elected representatives to make laws, which was more efficient than every citizen voting for each law.
A republic allowed elected representatives to make laws, which was more efficient than every citizen voting for each law.
A republic was a more modern form of government since it came from Roman times, so it was more appropriate for the newly formed United States.
A republic was a more modern form of government since it came from Roman times, so it was more appropriate for the newly formed United States.
A republic was more inclusive than a direct democracy since it allowed everyone to be a citizen.
A republic was more inclusive than a direct democracy since it allowed everyone to be a citizen.
A republic encouraged trial by jury which protected the rights of the accused while direct democracies did not always offer those protections.
A republic encouraged trial by jury which protected the rights of the accused while direct democracies did not always offer those protections.
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Why did the Founders decide that a republic was a better choice for the government than a direct democracy?
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Responses
A republic allowed elected representatives to make laws, which was more efficient than every citizen voting for each law.
A republic allowed elected representatives to make laws, which was more efficient than every citizen voting for each law.
A republic was a more modern form of government since it came from Roman times, so it was more appropriate for the newly formed United States.
A republic was a more modern form of government since it came from Roman times, so it was more appropriate for the newly formed United States.
A republic was more inclusive than a direct democracy since it allowed everyone to be a citizen.
A republic was more inclusive than a direct democracy since it allowed everyone to be a citizen.
A republic encouraged trial by jury which protected the rights of the accused while direct democracies did not always offer those protections.
A republic encouraged trial by jury which protected the rights of the accused while direct democracies did not always offer those protections.
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The best response to the question of why the Founders decided that a republic was a better choice than a direct democracy is:
**A republic allowed elected representatives to make laws, which was more efficient than every citizen voting for each law.**
This reflects the Founders' belief that a representative government would create a more efficient and stable system, reducing the likelihood of mob rule and ensuring that knowledgeable individuals could make informed decisions on behalf of the population.
**A republic allowed elected representatives to make laws, which was more efficient than every citizen voting for each law.**
This reflects the Founders' belief that a representative government would create a more efficient and stable system, reducing the likelihood of mob rule and ensuring that knowledgeable individuals could make informed decisions on behalf of the population.
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