Origin

The form of a government with power in the hands of the public appeared first in Italy.

The Term Republic

The term republic is from the Latin form "Res Publica" (Public Things, Public Affair) which means doing things for the public.

The term can be remembered easily in Italian as "Regolata dalla Pubblica" -- una nazione regolata dalla pubblica.

The Colours of Politics

Although republic is the most common form of governments, other forms exist too, and do the same thing to manage public affairs. The main point of politics is for the people, whatever form it is.