Republicanism is a political ideology centered on citizenship in a state organized as a republic. Historically, it ranges from the rule of a representative minority or oligarchy to popular sovereignty. ... Republicanism may also refer to the non-ideological scientific approach to politics and governance. The republican government in the United States has a few basic principles: The power and authority of government comes from the people, not some supreme authority, or king. ... The citizens give power to elected representatives, based on majority rule, to serve their interests and act on their behalf.
