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| − | A ''' | + | A '''federal republic''' is a state in which the powers of the central [[government]] are restricted and in which the component parts ([[state]]s, [[colonies]], or [[province]]s) retain a [[degree]] of [[self-government]]; ultimate [[sovereign]] [[power]] rests with the [[vote]]rs who chose their governmental representatives. |
| − | [[ | + | The [[United States of America]] is an example of a federal republic. |
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Republic (Politics)]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Forms of Government]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Republicanism]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:11, November 1, 2022
A federal republic is a state in which the powers of the central government are restricted and in which the component parts (states, colonies, or provinces) retain a degree of self-government; ultimate sovereign power rests with the voters who chose their governmental representatives.
The United States of America is an example of a federal republic.