A republic is __________

a. a direct democracy
b. a government that limits minority rights
c. an indirect democracy
d. inconsistent with democratic theory


ANS: C

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A. a numerical goal. B. an exact numerical advantage. C. a plus factor. D. a racial measure. E. an ethnic policy mark.

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Which of the following are you unlikely to find at the local county courthouse?

a. district attorney b. coroner c. sheriff d. mayor

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