Which statement about a republic is true?

• A. A republic is a system with no monarchy and power is held by the people and their representatives.
• B. A republic is led by a hereditary monarch with limited powers.
• C. A republic is a state with a ruler elected for life.
• D. A republic is a system where the head of state is a dictator.

Answer: (A)

A republic centers on governance without a monarch and with power exercised by the people through their elected representatives. In this setup sovereignty rests with citizens who choose representatives to govern on their behalf, and those leaders are constrained by laws and accountability to the people. This contrasts with systems that keep a monarch (even if limited) or concentrate power in a single ruler or dictator. So the description that matches no monarchy and government through elected representatives best fits what a republic is. For example, the United States operates as a republic with elected representatives making decisions under the rule of law.