Question

republicanism is best defined as which of the following? choose 1 answer: a the belief that the governments right to rule comes from the people b the idea that government should only have powers granted under the constitution c the system by which the interests of the people are represented through elected leaders d the belief that government should follow the principles of the republican party

Explanation:

Republicanism centers on the idea of representative government where the people's interests are advocated for by leaders they elect. Option A describes popular sovereignty, option B refers to constitutionalism, and option D incorrectly ties the ideology to a specific modern political party rather than the core concept of republican governance.

Answer:

C. The system by which the interests of the people are represented through elected leaders