The U.S. Constitution requires that states have a republican form of government. This requirement is found in Article IV, Section 4 of the Constitution, which states: "The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government." The other options listed (primary and general elections, common defense, income taxes) are not specifically mandated by the Constitution.
Which of the following does the U.S. Constitution require of state governments? (1 point) Responses States must have both primary and general elections. States must have both primary and general elections. States must provide for the common defense. States must provide for the common defense. States must have income taxes. States must have income taxes. States must have a republican form of government.
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