Question

Why did early American political leaders want to ensure they had a combination of democratic and republican structures in the U.S. government? (1 point) Responses Option 1: They believed it was important to allow people some voice in their government, but wanted to ensure the right people maintained power. Option 2: They could not decide whether the Greeks or the Romans had done a better job with their government and used both. Option 3: They did not want to allow the American people the opportunity to participate in the government at all.

Answer 1

Option 1. They wanted citizens to have a voice while also protecting against mob rule and ensuring stable, qualified leadership.