The Roman Republic was formed in 509 BC as a response to the growing dissatisfaction with the rule of the Etruscan kings. The Roman people wanted a government that was more representative of their interests and that would provide them with greater freedom and autonomy. The Republic was designed to provide a system of checks and balances between the different branches of government, allowing the people to have a say in the decisions that were made. This system of government was seen as a way to ensure that the people had a voice in the government and that their rights were protected.
