How does a republic differ from a pure democracy?

a. In a pure democracy, the people administer the government in person, while in a republic the government is administered by elected representatives.
b. A republic permits citizens to participate in their government whereas a democracy does not.
c. A pure democracy relies on elected representatives, whereas a republic does not.
d. Interest groups are a major feature of democracy but are absent in a republic.
e. A pure democracy and a republic are identical.


ANS: A

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