The American republic system is very similar to the Roman Principate
The Principate is still superior since it fixes the constant 4 year cycle problem of the American system
I'm just saying things were much better off as a check and balance when the senate was controlled by state legislatures, and the people of the States weren't incorporated into the Federal Government's plenary jurisdiction via a "Voluntary" Social Security Identity.
You cannot argue this is still a republic when everyone is transacting as government serfs.