Republic

A republic is a government whose leader is not a monarch. The leader is a president or prime minister elected by the people. The people elect representatives to govern them. The powers of the government are defined and limited by a constitution.
==Balance of power==
In a republic, no one person or group wields absolute power. Instead, different branches of government wield different powers. The legislature makes laws. The executive enforces laws and appoints officials. The judiciary determines the constitutionality of laws and judges people accused of crimes.