| − | A federal constitutional [[republic]] is a form of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf, governed by a constitution that outlines the fundamental principles and laws of the state. It has self governing [[State]]s or [[province]]s that enact heir laws to cover local matters. It can have many types of the [[republic |republican]] form of government. | + | A federal [[constitutional republic]] is a form of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf, governed by a constitution that outlines the fundamental principles and laws of the state. It has self governing [[State]]s or [[province]]s that enact heir laws to cover local matters. It can have many types of the [[republic |republican]] form of government. |