To start with I would say that the Roman Republic was the reason Rome become popular and great and the Roman Empire was the reason for the demise of Rome. Before the establishment of the Republic Rome was governed by kings around 6th century. But soon monarchy was overthrown and a republican government took charge which was formed as the representation of the wishes of the citizens of Rome. Then a Senate was formed and a council as well to rule (Mechikoff, 2010). This Republic made Rome strong and Rome expanded by conquering lands. The Republic was successful but like every good thing