patri means father.
United States is a republic.
Step-by-step explanation:
- "patri" is defined as father. Examples where this word is used are patrilineal (refers to descent through the father's side) and patriarchy (system of the family where the father or the male is the head of the family).
- The United States is a republic because it follows a system of government where people elect their representatives and they carry out their duties or exercise power through laws that are stated in the Constitution.