If this is a serious question in the education system, I’m very confused and hope that your joking...
Well, it depends, on behalf of the government, it’s probably “trying to exert influence”.
It wouldn’t be there opinion because that’s not what they are usually supposed to give, they should be giving facts, which would persuade or “influence” you to pick a certain side.
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I think that would be republic because there is people who has power/right/freedom to say/speak and tell their opinions
Hope that Helped :)