“The Republican Party originally got it's name from the anti-monarchist sentiments of the French Revolution; in fact, the original party name was Democratic-Republicans until the party ended up splitting into eventually just Democrats and Republicans. Neither party was created for, nor representative of, the systems of government "Republic" and "Democracy". Both parties are pro-Republic, and their differences are based on how much power the federal/state governments should hold, not on entire systems of governance.”

Indeed, you're correct about the origin of the Republican Party's name. The Democratic-Republicans were founded by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison in opposition to the Federalist Party, which was focused on a strong central government. The Democratic-Republicans were more concerned with states' rights and a limited federal government. Over time, the party split, and the modern Republican and Democratic parties emerged with their own distinct platforms and policies. The historical context of these parties demonstrates that their differences are rooted in the balance of power…  Read more between the federal and state governments, rather than the systems of democracy or republic.