What was the benefit of a republic?

1 A republic allows the voters to elect representatives to act on their behalf.
2 A republic has a president as its leader
3 A republic divides power between the federal government and the states
4 A republic has separation of powers

1 A republic allows the voters to elect representatives to act on their behalf.

3 A republic divides power between the federal government and the states.
4 A republic has separation of powers.