Question

Which of the following best explains the founding principle of republicanism?
A. The powers of the federal government are divided between three branches of government.
B. Power is divided between the national government and state governments.
C. The people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
D. Government should be based on the consent of the governed.

Answer 1

C. Republicanism means the people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf (representative government).