Why did states establish republican forms of government?
a. to keep power in the hands of the wealthy
b. to take power away from landholders
c. to give people a voice in their government
d.to increase the power of governos
The correct answer is C) to give people a voice in their government. Because assuming she is talking about the colonies(states) means that they wanted to represent their people, not be governed by 1 autonomous ruler.