The writers of the Constitution used the term ________ for a form of government that consists of carefully designed institutions that are responsive to the majority but not captive to it.
A. democracy
B. federalism
C. republic
D. majoritarianism
E. separation of power
Answer: C
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A. E. J. Davis B. John Tower C. Bill Clements D. George W. Bush