The Romans formed a republic in order to establish a system of government that would prevent the concentration of power in the hands of a single individual or a small ruling elite. They had experienced the tyranny of kings in their early history and wanted to ensure that no single person could abuse their power or oppress the rest of the population. Therefore, they established a republican system in which power was divided among different branches of government and decision-making was made through the participation of citizens in assemblies and through the election of representatives. This system aimed to promote the ideals of liberty, equality, and the rule of law.
