What was the purpose of establishing state governments that were republics?

a. to take power away from landholders

b. to give power to strong governors

c. to give people a voice in their government

d. to keep power in the hands of the wealthy

The correct answer is C) to give people a voice in their government.

The purpose of establishing state governments that were republics was to give people a voice in their government.

In a Republic, citizens participate in the election of their rulers, in what is called a representational political process. They elect representatives that are going to serve and protect the citizens. In a Republic, documents such as the Constitution establish laws that rue the country as well as inalienable rights that protect the citizens.

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