Question

Why did the United States choose a republic as the best model of government?(4 points)
Responses

To replicate the centralized authority of the British Empire under a new name.
To replicate the centralized authority of the British Empire under a new name.

To ensure the government would be controlled by a monarchy but balanced by elected officials.
To ensure the government would be controlled by a monarchy but balanced by elected officials.

.To establish a government where power would be shared among representatives chosen by the people.
.To establish a government where power would be shared among representatives chosen by the people.

To create a system where decisions were made directly by all citizens, similar to ancient Athens.
To create a system where decisions were made directly by all citizens, similar to ancient Athens.

Answer 1

The best response as to why the United States chose a republic as the model of government is:

**To establish a government where power would be shared among representatives chosen by the people.**

This choice reflects the founding principles of the United States, emphasizing representation, the rule of law, and a government accountable to its citizens, rather than direct decision-making by all citizens or a monarchy.