Which of the following explains how a republic can limit the power of government?

Republics use elected representatives to make the laws.
Republics limit the powers of government by being direct or pure democracies.
Republics are created by constitutions, which outline what a government can and cannot do.
Republics allow their citizens to vote for their representatives.

All of the options provided explain how a republic can limit the power of government, but among them, the option "Republics are created by constitutions, which outline what a government can and cannot do" specifically addresses how limiting the power of government is achieved through the establishment of a constitution that sets boundaries and constraints on governmental authority.

The correct option is: Republics are created by constitutions, which outline what a government can and cannot do.