Question

in ancient rome, a republic meant a government where
citizens directly voted on every law
power was held by elected representatives
a king ruled with absolute power
religious leaders controlled government

Explanation:

In ancient Rome, the republic was a system where power was in the hands of elected representatives. It was not direct - democracy as citizens did not vote on every law, there was no king with absolute power, and religious leaders did not control the government.

Answer:

Power was held by elected representatives