Republic (Roman)

The Roman Republic was a form of government in ancient Rome from around 509 BCE to 27 BCE, characterized by a system where citizens elected leaders and had a say in lawmaking. Power was shared among elected officials called senators and magistrates, with key institutions like the Senate and popular assemblies. Rather than a monarchy, Rome's leaders were elected, and political power was balanced to prevent any single individual from dominating. This system laid the foundation for ideas of representative government, emphasizing civic participation, rule of law, and institutions designed to ensure stability and shared authority.