In a republic, represent territories and citizens in government.
a. absolute monarchs
b. dictators
c. elected officials
d. military leaders

c. elected officials.

Explanation:

A republic is a form of government in which the power is vested in people (citizens) and it is the people who vote to elect officials to act as representatives of their interests and rights in the government. The creation of laws and the administration of the country is carried by elected officials and not by monarchs.

interdependence is when all participating groups and individuals depend on each other. if you depend on one anothers goods, you end up trading in order to get the items you're looking for. (for ex: if i have food and you have water, we trade in order to depend on each other to live)

the graph shows the spread of railways in the 1800s.

based on the graph, the conclusion that can be drawn about germany is answer d)   by 1880, germany had more rail lines than great britain and russia.