Republican Form of Government
Definition
A type of government where citizens elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf.
Analogy
It's like hiring a personal shopper. You don't have time (or maybe expertise) to pick out your clothes so you hire someone who does it for you based on your preferences. In a republican form of government, we elect officials to make laws based on our needs and interests.
Related terms
Direct Democracy: A form of government where decisions are made directly by the people rather than their elected representatives.
Federalism: A system where power is divided between national and regional governments.
Bicameral Legislature: A legislative body with two chambers or houses.
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