A república
Example: A república tem um presidente eleito pelo povo.
Definition
"A república" is a form of government where the country is considered a public matter, and the head of state is an elected or appointed official rather than a hereditary monarch. It emphasizes the role of citizens in choosing their leaders, as in the example phrase where the president is elected by the people.
Etymology
The term "a república" comes from the Latin word 'res publica,' which means 'public affair' or 'commonwealth.' Did you know that the concept originally referred to the public matters of the Roman state? Over time, it evolved to describe a government system where power resides with the people or their representatives.
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