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Citizens in the United States cast their votes in elections to choose leaders who will make and enforce laws on their behalf in Congress and local governments. This system of electing leaders to represent the people is an example of:


A monarchy


A dictatorship


A republic


A government ruled directly by the people

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A republic

Explanation: In a republic, citizens elect representatives who make and enforce laws on their behalf. This contrasts with direct democracy (where citizens vote on laws themselves), monarchy, or dictatorship.