How was the roman republic undemocratic?

The Roman Republic was undemocratic in several key ways, primarily due to the exclusion of large segments of the population from political power. While there was a Senate and elected officials, the Senate was dominated by the patrician class, and voting rights were limited, with significant influence held by wealthy elites. Additionally, the system favored property owners, leaving the common plebeians with limited political representation. Furthermore, the use of patron-client relationships often undermined true democratic practices, as loyalty to powerful patrons could overshadow individual civic participation.