republic
Meaning
A republic is a form of government in which the country is considered a "public matter" (from the Latin res publica), and is not the private concern or property of the rulers, where representatives are elected by the citizenry to make decisions on their b
💡 The term "republic" is often misused to imply a purely democratic system; however, it is important to recognize that republics can vary significantly in their structures and may incorporate elements of both democracy and authoritarianism.
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