A republic is a form of government where all citizens take an active role in decision making.
military leaders represent the people.
a chief executive makes all the decisions.
elected officials represent the people.

all citizens take an active role in decision making

Explanation:

because, in a republic, you get to vote and share your opinion about the goverment, or other political officals.

what are local authorities doing to fix the problem

explanation:

what are local authorities doing to fix the problem

i confess that there are several parts of this constitution which i do not at present approve, but i am not sure i shall never approve them: for having lived long, i have experienced many instances of being obliged by better information or fuller consideration, to change opinions even on important subjects, which i once thought right, but found to be otherwise. it is therefore that the older i grow, the more apt i am to doubt my own judgment, and to pay more respect to the judgment of others.