Question

what would it mean for a reoublic to have a king

Answer 1

If a republic has a king as it's head of state it's called a constitutional monarchy . The king is mainly a figure head and the real power is held by the Prime minister and parliament

Answer 2

Then it would no longer be a republic. It would change to a monarchy or dictatorship, because all power is given to one individual.

Answer 3

Thank you. :)