CHARACTERISTIC OF A REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT by keypoint All ethnic groups must be fully represented. All the groups must have a say in the government. Elections are held periodically. Political powers are exercised within the confines of the constitution. Strict adherence to the principle of rule of law. Others are Viewing: ADVANTAGES OF A REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT DISADVANTAGES OF A REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT CHARACTERISTIC OF PUBLIC CORPORATION FEATURES OF 1963 REPUBLICAN CONSTITUTION THE 1979 REPUBLICAN CONSTITUTION FEATURES/SIGNIFICANCE OF 1979 REPUBLICAN CONSTITUTION MEANING OF UNITARY GOVERNMENT