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In proper modern democracies (suffrage was very, very limited in ancient republics to the point they were more like what people think when you say oligarchy), there's also an actual incentive for politicians to address the greater good. Kings and dictators only do so when they feel like it.
This happens mostly with either newly elected officials, when the imposter syndrome is still strong, or with officials who want to be reelected, and have a strong opposition.