ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Republicanism

Republicanism is a type of government where people have the right to choose their leaders and laws. It means that instead of having a single leader, like a king or queen, all the citizens of a country work together to make sure their voices are heard. To do this, citizens elect representatives to speak for them in government and make decisions for everyone in the country. These representatives discuss ideas and debate solutions together before making decisions together. This type of government is different from other types of governments because it gives everyone a say in their country's laws and leaders.