In the Roman republic the the wealthy and landed gentry were appointed to the Senate for life and had the real power.
The Roman Republic was an era of classical Roman Civilization that dated back to 509 BC, until 27 BC, with the establishment of the Roman Empire.
The Roman Republic had three different parts to its government: The Senate, The Consuls and The Assemblies.
Even though the other entities had power over trials, laws, war, elections, and so on, the Senate had control over money, administration and details of foreign policy, it had more control over day-to-day life of Romans, which may be considered the most important power, or even Real Power, as stated in the question.
Cicero called Herodotus <span>the “father of history.” </span>
Simple. In totalitarianism, as its name suggests, the government has TOTAL control of the country. No free press, other ideology bans, a strict police/military (and probably secret police), no freedom.
President Lincoln used ethos in, "<span>I, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States of America, and Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy.." to proclaim his justification and position for his Emancipation Proclamation for the legitimate action rather than just advocation for it.
For such an issue, the highest office in the country needed to act in such a way.</span>