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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, according to established rules in the [[law of the land]] and which limit the government's power over its citizens.<br />
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While some consider the [[United States]] to be a [[globalist]] [[oligarchy]], a [[Constitutional]] Republic is the still the recognized form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[Republican]] / [[Conservative]] party agenda is closely aligned with. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as being espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda, intent on moving the United States away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
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TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
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== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, according to established rules in the law of the land and which limit the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
While some consider the [[United States]] to be a [[globalist]] [[oligarchy]], a [[Constitutional]] Republic is the still the recognized form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[Republican]] / [[Conservative]] party agenda is closely aligned with. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as being espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda, intent on moving the United States away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
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TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1851102Constitutional Republic2022-04-11T05:18:58Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: </p>
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, according to established rules in the law of the land and which limit the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A [[Constitutional]] Republic is the currently accepted form of government in the [[United States]], which is closely aligned with the [[Republican]] / [[Conservative]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as being espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda, intent on moving the United States away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
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TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1851101Constitutional Republic2022-04-11T05:18:28Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: </p>
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, according to established rules in the law of the land and which limit the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A [[Constitutional]] Republic is the currently accepted form of government in the [[United States]], which is closely aligned with the [[Republican]] / [[Conservative]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as being espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda, intent on moving the [[United States]] away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
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TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1851100Constitutional Republic2022-04-11T05:11:55Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: closely</p>
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, according to established rules in the law of the land and which limit the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A [[Constitutional]] Republic is the currently accepted form of government in the [[United States]], which is closely aligned with the [[Republican]] / [[Conservative]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as being espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda, intent on moving away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, according to established rules in the law of the land and which limit the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A [[Constitutional]] Republic is the currently accepted form of government in the [[United States]], which is aligned with the [[Republican]] / [[Conservative]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as being espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda, intent on moving away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, according to established rules in the law of the land and which limit the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A [[Constitutional]] Republic is the currently accepted form of government in the [[United States]], which is aligned with the [[Republican]] / [[Conservative]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as being espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda intent on moving away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, according to established rules in the law of the land and which limit the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A [[Constitutional]] Republic is the currently accepted form of government in the [[United States]], which is aligned with the [[Republican]] / [[Conservative]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as being espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, according to the established rules in the law of the land and which limit the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A [[Constitutional]] Republic is the currently accepted form of government in the [[United States]], which is aligned with the [[Republican]] / [[Conservative]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as being espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, according to the rules established in the law of the land and which limit the government's power over its citizens.<br />
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A [[Constitutional]] Republic is the currently accepted form of government in the [[United States]], which is aligned with the [[Republican]] / [[Conservative]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as being espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
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TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
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== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, according to the rules established in the law of the land, which limit the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A [[Constitutional]] Republic is the currently accepted form of government in the [[United States]], which is aligned with the [[Republican]] / [[Conservative]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as being espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
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TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law and according to the rules established in the law of the land, and which limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A [[Constitutional]] Republic is the currently accepted form of government in the [[United States]], which is aligned with the [[Republican]] / [[Conservative]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as being espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law and according to the rules established in the law of the land, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A [[Constitutional]] Republic is the currently accepted form of government in the [[United States]], which is aligned with the [[Republican]] / [[Conservative]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as being espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law and according to the rules established in the law of the land, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A [[Constitutional]] Republic is the currently accepted form of government in the [[United States]], which is aligned with the [[Republican]] / [[Conservative]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law and according to the rules established in the law of the land, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A [[Constitutional]] Republic is the currently accepted form of government in the [[United States]], which is aligned with the [[Republican]] / [[Conservative]] agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850543Constitutional Republic2022-04-08T03:13:35Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: </p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law and according to the rules established in the law of the land, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A [[Constitutional]] Republic is the currently accepted form of government in the [[United States]], which is aligned with the [[Republican]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850542Constitutional Republic2022-04-08T03:12:02Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: according to the rules established in the law of the land</p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law and according to the rules established in the law of the land, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
[[Constitutional]] Republic is the currently accepted form of government in the [[United States]], which is aligned with the [[Republican]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
[[Constitutional]] Republic is the currently accepted form of government in the [[United States]], which is aligned with the [[Republican]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A [[Constitutional]] Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which is aligned with the [[Republican]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established Constitutional Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which is aligned with the [[Republican]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the expressed [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established [[Constitutional]] Republic, towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850536Constitutional Republic2022-04-08T02:55:06Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: </p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which is aligned with the [[Republican]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend the United States to be a [[democracy]] as espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established [[Constitutional]] Republic and towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850535Constitutional Republic2022-04-08T02:53:14Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: </p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which is aligned with the [[Republican]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]] as espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established [[Constitutional]] Republic and towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850533Constitutional Republic2022-04-08T02:49:06Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: </p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]] which is aligned with the [[Republican]] party agenda. The [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]] as espoused by the [[Democratic]] Party.<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established [[Constitutional]] Republic and towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established [[Constitutional]] Republic and towards a [[Social Democracy]].<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850527Constitutional Republic2022-04-08T02:33:36Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: </p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established [[Constitutional]] Republic and towards a social democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/, May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850526Constitutional Republic2022-04-08T02:33:09Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: add reference</p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established [[Constitutional]] Republic and towards a social democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><ref>James Traub | FP, America Is Becoming a Social Democracy, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/america-is-becoming-a-social-democracy/. May 7, 2021</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850524Constitutional Republic2022-04-08T02:21:55Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: </p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the [[democrat]] party agenda for moving away from the established [[Constitutional]] Republic and towards a social democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the democrat party agenda for moving away from the established [[Constitutional]] Republic and towards a social democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the democrat party agenda for moving away from a [[Constitution]]al Republic and towards a social democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850521Constitutional Republic2022-04-08T02:12:20Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: American citizens</p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many [[American]] citizens have acknowledged and criticized the democrat run government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a social democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850520Constitutional Republic2022-04-08T02:03:20Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: </p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have acknowledged and criticized the democrat run government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a social democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850519Constitutional Republic2022-04-08T02:01:04Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: </p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have criticized the democrat run government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a social democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850518Constitutional Republic2022-04-08T01:59:38Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: </p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have criticized the federal government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a social democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850517Constitutional Republic2022-04-08T01:49:50Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: social democracy</p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a social [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have criticized the federal government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a pure democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850516Constitutional Republic2022-04-08T01:27:36Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: </p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over its citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have criticized the federal government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a pure democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850191Constitutional Republic2022-04-06T02:54:46Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: </p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to the existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over it's citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have criticized the federal government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a pure democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850190Constitutional Republic2022-04-06T02:53:00Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: </p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated, to govern according to the existing constitutional law, that limits the government's power over it's citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have criticized the federal government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a pure democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated, to govern according to the existing constitutional law, that limit the government's power over it's citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have criticized the federal government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a pure democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850187Constitutional Republic2022-04-06T02:48:54Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: </p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to the existing constitutional law, that limit the government's power over it's citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have criticized the federal government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a pure democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850186Constitutional Republic2022-04-06T02:48:10Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: </p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to the existing constitutional law that, limit the government's power over it's citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have criticized the federal government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a pure democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to the existing constitutional law that limit the government's power over it's citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have criticized the federal government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a pure democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials whom are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to the existing constitutional law that limits the government's power over it's citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have criticized the federal government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a pure democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a governing state in which officials that are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to the existing constitutional law that limits the government's power over it's citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have criticized the federal government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a pure democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a state in which officials that are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to the existing constitutional law that limits the government's power over it's citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have criticized the federal government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a pure democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a state where officials that are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to the existing constitutional law that limits the government's power over it's citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have criticized the federal government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a pure democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a state where officials that are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to the existing constitutional law that limits the government's power over citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have criticized the federal government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a pure democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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[[Category:Republicanism]]<br />
[[Category:Forms of Government]]<br />
[[Category:United States Government]]</div>Let us eat lettucehttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Constitutional_Republic&diff=1850155Constitutional Republic2022-04-06T01:48:47Z<p>Let us eat lettuce: obligated</p>
<hr />
<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a state where the officials that are elected as representatives of the people are obligated to govern according to existing constitutional law that limits the government's power over citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have criticized the federal government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a pure democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
<br />
TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
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== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
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The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a state where the officials are elected as representatives of the people whom are obliged to govern according to existing constitutional law that limits the government's power over citizens.<br />
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A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have criticized the federal government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a pure democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
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TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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<div>A '''Constitutional Republic''' is a state where the officials are elected as representatives of the people, and are obliged to govern according to existing constitutional law that limits the government's power over citizens.<br />
<br />
A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the [[United States]], which the [[founding fathers]] did not intend to be a [[democracy]].<ref>Snowball, Timothy (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/413142-the-united-states-is-not-a-democracy-and-it-wasnt-meant-to-be-one The United States is not a democracy — and it wasn't meant to be one]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2018.<br>See also:<br />
*Humphrey, Clifford (February 7, 2018). [https://thefederalist.com/2018/02/07/sorry-liberals-america-not-democracy-better-way/ Sorry, Liberals, But America Is Not A Democracy, And It’s Better That Way]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 16, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/us-not-democracy The US Is Not a Democracy]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.<br />
*Behreandt, Dennis (January 17, 2021). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-that-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/ Democracy — That Word Does Not Mean What You Think it Means]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Welch, Robert (May 14, 2013). [https://thenewamerican.com/republics-and-democracies/ Republics and Democracies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.<br />
*Williams, Walter E. (January 29, 2020). [https://thenewamerican.com/democracy-and-tyranny/ Democracy and Tyranny]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 24, 2021.</ref> However, in recent years, many people have criticized the federal government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the [[Constitution]], and towards a pure democracy.<ref>[http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2003/cr012903.htm Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We’re All Democrats Now”] - A speech by Dr. [[Ron Paul]] January 29, 2003</ref><br />
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TeamLaw.org defines a Constitutional Republic as follows:<br />
<blockquote><br />
A [[Republic]], by definition, has two principle elements.<br />
First, it is controlled by Law; therefore, it does not control Law.<br />
Second, it recognizes the private independent sovereign nature of each person (man or woman) of competent age and capacity; therefore, a Republic must be representative in its nature.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>A Republic recognizes [[Law]] is unchangeable, or at least that it can only be changed by a higher source than government. In a Republic the concept of “collective sovereignty” cannot exist, except with recognition that the State or nation, as a body of sovereigns, can speak through one elected voice; though that one voice can never lawfully interfere with the private rights of the individual sovereigns.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<blockquote><br />
“A Constitutional Republic” is a [[government]] created and controlled, at least, by the Law of a Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America was, in Law, a foundation based on the [[Bible]], the [[Magna Carta]] and the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Those documents recognize man’s sovereignty, the divine nature of man’s creation and man’s divine right to [[Life]], [[Liberty]], the means of acquiring and possessing [[Property]], and the pursuit of happiness.<ref>[http://www.teamlaw.org/Government/ConstitutionalRepublic.htm Definition of a Constitutional Republic by teamlaw.org]</ref><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Limits On Government ==<br />
The purpose of a Constitutional Republic is to place limits on the tyranny of the majority. [[Alexis de Tocqueville]] wrote:<br />
<blockquote>If, on the other hand, a legislative power could be so constituted as to represent the majority without necessarily being the slave of its passions, an executive so as to retain a proper share of authority, and a judiciary so as to remain independent of the other two powers, a government would be formed which would still be democratic while incurring scarcely any risk of tyranny.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/1_ch15.htm Democracy in America Chapter 15]</ref></blockquote><br />
<br />
The United States Constitution has many protections against the "tyranny of the majority." Specifically, it protects the [[Unalienable rights]] of the People from an overreaching government. For example:<br />
* Congress cannot establish a religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot prohibit free speech—Amendment 1<br />
* Congress cannot infringe on the right to keep and bear arms—Amendment 2<br />
* Senators must be elected by the States, not the people—annulled by Amendment 17<br />
* Presidents must be elected by the Electoral College, not directly by the population<br />
* [[habeas corpus]] shall not be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion—Article 1, Section 9<br />
* No direct tax shall be placed on the people without apportionment—Article 1, Section 9 - annulled by Amendment 16<br />
* Anything not explicitly permitted to Congress by the Constitution is reserved for the States or the People—Amendment 10<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Constitutional Convention]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.table.html The United States Constitution]<br />
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42248 Are we a republic or a democracy?] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
* [http://www.townhall.com/columnists/WalterEWilliams/2007/02/28/democracy_or_liberty Democracy or Liberty] by [[Walter E. Williams]]<br />
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<div>On January 6, 2021 the event "Save America March" took place in [[Washington D.C.]] The event started with a so-called "[[Stop the Steal]]" rally<ref>Will Sommer, Asawin Suebsaeng | Daily Beast, Trump Plans to Fight the Election Even After ‘Stop the Steal’ Rally Ends, https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-plans-to-fight-the-election-even-after-stop-the-steal-rally-ends, January 2, 2021</ref> that included opening prayers, reading of the [[Lords Prayer]], reciting of the [[Pledge of Allegiance]], singing of the [[National Anthem]] and speeches delivered by [[President Trump]], [[Donald Trump Jr.]], [[Rudy Giuliani]], several members of Congress and many others. It was reported that "Thousands" of people attended the rally, while the [[National Park Service]] Permit specified only 30,000 people were permitted.<ref>heavy.com, How Many Were at the MAGA Trump March & Protest in DC? Crowd Size Photos, https://heavy.com/news/maga-march-trump-dc-rally-crowd-photos/</ref> Described as a "Sea of Patriots", it was later estimated that "Half a Million to a Million" Trump supporters attended the rally.<ref>Collin Rugg | Trending Politics, “SEA OF PATRIOTS”: Trump Rally Growing By the Second in D.C., Crowd Estimated to be Half a Million to a Million and Still Growing, https://trendingpolitics.com/sea-of-patriots-trump-rally-growing-by-the-second-in-d-c-crowd-estimated-to-be-half-a-million-to-a-million-and-still-growing/, January 17, 2021</ref> However, [[District of Columbia]] authorities took no precautionary security measures despite being warned about anticipated potential for large pro-Trump attendance and that violent extremists had planned to infiltrate the march and were planning an attack. <br />
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==The alleged "1/6 Insurrection"== <br />
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As reported by the ''[[Washington Post]]'', on Monday January 4, 2021 [[Capitol Police]] Chief Steven Sund was growing increasingly worried about the size of the pro-Trump crowds expected to stream into [[Washington, D.C.]] to attend the rally and march. Sund asked House and Senate security officials for permission to request that the D.C. [[National Guard]] be placed on standby for quick backup. Sund said they turned him down.<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sund-riot-national-guard/2021/01/10/fc2ce7d4-5384-11eb-a817-e5e7f8a406d6_story.html</ref> D.C. Mayor [[Muriel Bowser]] and Speaker of the House [[Nancy Pelosi]] both turned down a standby deployment of thousands of [[National Guard]] troops in support of the Capitol Police for the January 6, 2021 rally and march. The Director of the [[F.B.I.]] [[Christopher Wray]] reportedly refused to communicate with the Trump Administration, in the leadup to the scheduled rally and march, to warn them that provocateurs were planning to invoke chaos, that they thought there might be some kind of situation brewing, or that "there could be a situation." Instead, the F.B.I. recruited for people to infiltrate the crowd.<ref>Jim Hoft | ''The Gateway Pundit'', It Was a Set-Up: Both DC Mayor Bowser and Nancy Pelosi Turned Down National Guard on Jan. 6 – Chris Wray Refused to Tell Trump Admin “There Could be Situation”, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/07/set-dc-mayor-bowser-nancy-pelosi-turned-national-guard-jan-6-chris-wray-refused-tell-trump-admin-situation/, July 8, 2021</ref><ref>Troy Smith | ''Launch Liberty'', CONFIRMED: DC Mayor Bowser and Nancy Pelosi Turned Down THOUSANDS Of National Guard Troops At The Capitol On January 6th, https://launchliberty.com/confirmed-dc-mayor-bowser-and-nancy-pelosi-turned-down-thousands-of-national-guard-troops-at-the-capitol-on-january-6th/, July 9, 2021</ref><ref>TEAPARTY247, The Whole Thing Was A Set-Up: Pelosi And DC Mayor Bowser Rejected National Guard On Jan. 6; Wray Would Not Tell Trump Admin “There Could Be A Situation”, https://www.teaparty247.org/the-whole-thing-was-a-set-up-pelosi-and-dc-mayor-bowser-rejected-national-guard-on-jan-6-wray-would-not-tell-trump-admin-there-could-be-a-situation/, July 2021</Ref><br />
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On January 6, 2021, prior to the days events, President Trump had posted on [[Twitter]]:<br />
{{Cquote|'''''"States want to correct their votes, which they now know were based on irregularities and fraud, plus corrupt process never received legislative approval. All Mike Pence has to do is send them back to the States, AND WE WIN. Do it Mike, this is a time for extreme courage!"'''''<ref>Liberty Nation, March To Save America Live Coverage, https://www.libertynation.com/march-to-save-america-live-coverage-morning-events/, January 6, 2021</ref>}}<br />
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[[File:Sullivan infiltrates MAGA.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Anifa/BLM terrorist [[John Sullivan]] disguised in MAGA gear.]]<br />
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During the ongoing rally, as the President spoke, the event was infiltrated by [[Leftwing]] insurrectionists that led a pre-planned breach of security on the [[U.S. Capitol]] building.<ref>https://www.bitchute.com/video/YTDw055Ut58G/</ref> Known [[Antifa]] members were spotted among the growing pro-Trump crowd gathered at the Capitol. Reportedly, they disguised themselves wearing pro-Trump clothing to infiltrate the crowd, to join in the planned [[2021 Capitol protests]]ing.<ref>Larry Celona | New York Post, Two known Antifa members posed as pro-Trump to infiltrate Capitol riot: sources, https://nypost.com/2021/01/07/known-antifa-members-posed-as-pro-trump-to-infiltrate-capitol-riot-sources/, January 7, 2021</ref><ref>Leada Gore | lgore@al.com, Mo Brooks blames Antifa for Capitol riots, says he was warned about ‘fascist’ infiltration of rally, https://www.al.com/news/2021/01/mo-brooks-blames-antifa-for-capitol-riots-says-he-was-warned-about-fascist-infiltration-of-rally.html, January 7, 2021</ref> [[Lisa Fithian]], a long-time [[Democrat]] terror organizer and trainer including stints with [[Occupy Wall Street]], the Obama [[Ferguson Riots]] and various unions, said In the Zoom chat describing tools and tactics of the post election [[ShutDownDC]] operation:<br />
{{Cquote|'''''"Whoever’s got the guns can win – let’s take over the buildings! We are going to be in a crisis but we want it to be one that we are creating. We want to make sure that we are on the offense and not the defense. We want them to be responding to us and not us responding to them."<ref>https://www.exposesunrise.com/'''''</ref>}}<br />
While President Trump was addressing a crowd of peaceful protesters on The Ellipse located within the National Mall, a mile and half away from the Capitol building, and stressing the need for a peaceful assembly,<ref>https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/robert-spencer/2021/01/10/exactly-where-and-how-did-trump-incite-the-mob-n1328053</ref> Antifa terrorists were transported into the midst of a small group assembled outside the U.S. Capitol.<ref>https://archive.is/IiHln</ref><ref>https://youtu.be/L0xyqVMUh_E</ref> The [[U.S. Capitol Police]] lifted the crowd barriers, removed barricades from around the building, let everyone gathered in<ref>Isha Thorpe | ''Revolt'', Capitol police take selfies with pro-Trump terrorists, https://www.revolt.tv/news/2021/1/6/22217753/capitol-police-take-selfies-with-pro-trump-terrorists, January 6, 2021</ref> and allowed everyone to assemble on and near the Capitol steps. Some in the gathering crowd then started to attack the Police barrier lines at the Capitol steps and began assaulting the police. More than two dozen Antifa members who later admitted to having been paid to infiltrate the crowd of Trump supporters,<ref>Larry Johnson | ''The Gateway Pundit'', Chris Wray and the FBI’s Outrageous Lies About Domestic Terrorism, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/03/chris-wray-fbis-outrageous-lies-domestic-terrorism/, March 3, 2021</ref> stormed the Capitol building and broke windows, to gain access to the interior of the Capitol building.<ref>Dr. Rich Swier, https://drrichswier.com/2021/01/07/photos-reports-show-antifa-infiltrators-stormed-the-capitol-building/, January 7, 2021</ref><ref>Natalie Dagenhardt | Right Journalism, Video Surface Where Alleged Antifa Member Started Breaking Windows At Capitol And Trump Supporters Stopped The Attack, https://www.rightjournalism.com/video-surface-where-antifa-member-started-breaking-windows-at-capitol-and-trump-supporters-stopped-the-attack/, January 7, 2021</ref><ref>Kelen McBreen | Infowars.com, More Proof Antifa Infiltrated US Capitol Debacle, https://www.newswars.com/more-proof-antifa-infiltrated-us-capitol-debacle/, January 8, 2021</ref> <br />
Uniformed U.S. Capitol Police Officers opened the doors and then stood idly by, allowing the rioters and gathered Trump supporters into the Capitol building.<ref>Vivek Saxena | BPR Business & Politics, Video of police appearing to open doors, let protesters into Capitol building is baffling, to say the least, https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/01/09/video-of-police-opening-doors-inviting-protesters-into-capitol-building-is-baffling-to-say-the-least-1014206/, January 9, 2021</ref> Video footage shows that once inside, Trump supporters posed with the police officers and took selfie photographs.<ref>Isha Thorpe | ''Revolt'', Capitol police take selfies with pro-Trump terrorists, https://www.revolt.tv/news/2021/1/6/22217753/capitol-police-take-selfies-with-pro-trump-terrorists, January 6, 2021</ref><br />
[[File:Electoral College certification of Joe Biden.png|right|350px|thumb|Anifa/BLM terrorists filmed the murder of [[Ashli Babbitt]] by Capitol Police.]]<br />
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During the President's speech at the "Stop the Steal" rally, President Trump encouraged the attendees to walk down Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol to "peacefully and patriotically"<ref>Lauren Giella | Newsweek, Fact Check: Did Trump Say to 'Peacefully and Patriotically' March to the Capitol?, https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/fact-check-did-trump-say-to-peacefully-and-patriotically-march-to-the-capitol/ar-BB1cL1Nq?ocid=uxbndlbing, January 14, 2021</ref> make their voices be heard and to "try and give our Republicans... the weak ones, the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country" as the 2020 Presidential election [[Electoral College]] vote was being tabulated and confirmed by members of the 117th U.S. Congress and Vice President [[Mike Pence]].<ref>Julia Jacobo | ABC News, This is what Trump told supporters before many stormed Capitol Hill, https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-told-supporters-stormed-capitol-hill/story?id=75110558, January 7, 2021</ref> Following the march, many rally attendees gathered at the Capitol and chanted: "We want Trump!"<ref> BEN FOX, ASHRAF KHALIL and MICHAEL BALSAMO | Associated Press, Thousands Cheer Trump At ‘Save America’ Rally Protesting Election Results, https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2021/01/06/trump-supporters-gather-near-white-house-for-save-america-march/, January 6, 2021</ref><br />
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Former White House chief of staff [[Mark Meadows]] revealed that President Trump offered to deploy 10,000 National Guard troops in Washington D.C. prior to the event on January 6, 2021, but his offer was rebuked. Meadows indicated, "That was a direct order" from President Trump.<ref>CONSERVATIVE NEWS DAILY, Trump Offered to Deploy 10,000 National Guard Troops in DC Ahead of Jan. 6: Mark Meadows, https://www.conservativenewsdaily.net/breaking-news/trump-offered-to-deploy-10000-national-guard-troops-in-dc-ahead-of-jan-6-mark-meadows/, February 9, 2021</ref> [[Pentagon]] officials said the Capitol Police did not request D.C. National Guard ahead of the protest.<ref>https://thehill.com/homenews/news/533584-outgoing-capitol-police-chief-accuses-house-senate-security-officials-of</ref><br />
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Later, it was revealed that the Capitol riot was not a spontaneous reaction to President Trump's speech, as was initially alleged. The F.B.I. stated that it had evidence days and weeks in advance of a pre-planned attack and had notified Capitol Hill leaders.<ref>https://justthenews.com/government/congress/three-critical-questions-about-capitol-siege-remain-unanswered</ref> Pipe bombs were found staged within Washington D.C., that the F.B.I. said were placed at the R.N.C. and D.N.C. Headquarters prior to the day of the event.<ref>Kipp Jones | The Western Journal, FBI Says Pipe Bombs at RNC and DNC Headquarters Were Not Planted on Day of Capitol Incursion, https://tatumreport.com/fbi-says-pipe-bombs-rnc-dnc-headquarters-not-planted-day-capitol-incursion/, January 29, 2021</ref> The F.B.I. and A.T.F. offered a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the location, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the placement of pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021.<ref>PIPE BOMBS IN WASHINGTON, D.C., https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/suspected-pipe-bombs-in-washington-dc, January 5, 2021</ref><br />
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Contrary to accusations otherwise, President Trump did not incite an insurrection.<ref>Katie Pavlich | Townhall, Democrat Law Professor: Trump Never Actually Called for Violence or a Riot, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2021/01/11/democrat-law-professor-no-trump-did-not-incite-the-capitol-mob-n2582935, January 11, 2021</ref><ref>Dan O'Donnell | Newstalk 1130, Trump Didn't Incite a Riot and You're Being Dishonest if You Claim He Did, https://newstalk1130.iheart.com/featured/common-sense-central/content/2021-01-11-trump-didnt-incite-a-riot-youre-being-dishonest-if-you-claim-he-did/, January 11, 2021</ref><ref>Michael Abramson | Newsmax, Trump Did Not Cause, Commit Capitol Riots, https://www.newsmax.com/michaelabramson/certification-congress-election/2021/01/12/id/1005256/, January 12, 2021</ref> President Trump used the words "fight like hell" during the rally, in reference to his team’s legal efforts around election integrity. Democrats alleged that Trump used the words to incite his followers to commit violence.<ref>CONSERVATIVE NEWS DAILY, Trump Offered to Deploy 10,000 National Guard Troops in DC Ahead of Jan. 6: Mark Meadows, https://www.conservativenewsdaily.net/breaking-news/trump-offered-to-deploy-10000-national-guard-troops-in-dc-ahead-of-jan-6-mark-meadows/, February 9, 2021</ref><br />
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The F.B.I. later admitted it had received information ahead of the "Jan. 6 tragedy", suggesting some participants had planed a "war" on the Capitol, that included killing officers and distributing maps of the complex. The New York Police Department (N.Y.P.D.) was reported to have given the Capitol Police similar intelligence warnings of impending violence. A senior Trump intelligence official indicated he had found no evidence that the President, the White House or the National Security Council was alerted of formal intelligence briefings to the pre-warnings or suspicions of violence the F.B.I. and N.Y.P.D. have admitted they had.<ref>John Solomon | ''Just the News'', Rush to judgement? Three crucial questions remain unanswered about Capitol siege, https://justthenews.com/government/congress/three-critical-questions-about-capitol-siege-remain-unanswered, January 13, 2021</ref> <br />
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It was reported that, Mayor Bowser, Nancy Pelosi, and Christopher Wray provably allowed the chaos to ensue, in order to project a wanted political outcome, which then promoted an anti-Trump narrative. It was indicated, these public officials willingly endangered members of Congress and Vice President Mike Pence and allowed the so-called "1/6 Insurrection" to take place, in order to promote chaos and to "get rid of Trump".<ref>Troy Smith | ''Launch Liberty'', CONFIRMED: DC Mayor Bowser and Nancy Pelosi Turned Down THOUSANDS Of National Guard Troops At The Capitol On January 6th, https://launchliberty.com/confirmed-dc-mayor-bowser-and-nancy-pelosi-turned-down-thousands-of-national-guard-troops-at-the-capitol-on-january-6th/, July 9, 2021</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[2021 attack of the Capitol]]<br />
*[[1983 United States Senate bombing]]<br />
*[[Left-wing violence under the Biden junta (2021)]]<br />
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==External link==<br />
*[https://www.bitchute.com/video/ekQGipzU7E49/ Everything Wrong With the Capitol Shooting In 21 Minutes Or Less], Wooz News, February 6, 2021. bitchute<br />
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