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Representative republic vs democracy1/15/2024 Upon reviewing these statements by men who were there at the beginning, it is quite apparent to me that the simple fact remains that the United States is a republic (and a constitutional republic at that) and not a democracy, by purposeful design. “Between a balanced republic and a democracy, the difference is like that between order and chaos.” John Marshall “…that in tracing these evils to their origin every man had found it in the turbulence and follies of democracy.” (1787) Edmond Randolph “An elective despotism was not the government we fought for…” (1782) Thomas Jefferson There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.” (1814) John Adams “Remember, democracy never lasts long it soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. “Democracies have ever been spectacles of turbulence and contention have ever been found incompatible with personal security or the rights of property and have, in general, been as short in their lives as they have been violent in their deaths.” (1787) James Madison The United States is not a democracy, and our founders used strong words to make clear that their nation should never become one.Ĭonsider some of the following statements concerning the issue: The word “Democracy” never entered the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution of the United States. For many years I have observed the increase in the number of people who believe America is a Democracy.
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