DD Form 577
DD Form 577
DD Form 577
DD Form 577
DD Form 577
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No, it is a verb. One adjective form is "appointed."
During the republic form of government, the selecting of officials was in the hands of the people. During the form of government called the empire, the officials were appointed by the emperor, or, if voting were allowed, the emperor's man always won.
A republic is a form of government in which power is held by the people and the representatives they elect. The pope is elected by the College of Cardinals, not by the people. Other officials are appointed by the pope.
A proprietary colony is one that was owned and governed by a chartered partnership or company that had secured a royal grant. The owners established and operated the colony and appointed its officials. This was a form of indirect rule by the country involved. Other colonies were "crown colonies" where the officials were appointed by the monarch (king) and his government as their direct representatives.
The possessive form is the government officials' commands.
A republic is defined to be a form of government where affairs are considered the issue of the public as well. The rulers are also elected or appointed, and help guide the country, but not take complete rule of it.
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