Scenarios about 'republicanism'

Republicanism is a political ideology advocating for government systems where power resides with citizens and their elected representatives rather than a monarch or autocrat. This concept emerged prominently during the Enlightenment and shaped revolutionary movements in America, France, and Latin America, establishing constitutional frameworks based on popular sovereignty, civic virtue, and the common good. In alternate history scenarios, republicanism often serves as a pivotal ideological force that can dramatically alter national development paths when introduced earlier or later than in our timeline.