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The Roman Republic was created with the overthrow of the last king of Rome, who was a tyrant, in 509 BC. The Romans decided to abolish the monarchy and establish the republic. The purpose of the republic was to avoid the return of tyranny. The king was replaced by two annually elected consuls. Having two men in charge meant that they could counterbalance each other. The short term of office meant that no one could concentrate power in their hands. The Romans also swore not to let anyone try to became a king. Monarchy was associated with tyranny. In the early republic one man was made to commit suicide and another one was executed because of accusations of trying to become a king. The intention of the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC was to save the republic. The conspirators thought that he was aiming at becoming a king and therefore a tyrant.
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