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No, they did not. They favored liberty and freedom for all, protected by a Constitution of absolute government limits and lead by leaders who were elected, not coronated. The founding fathers limited the democratic process and who could vote to just land owners in the beginning. It was only later, through many years and many suffrage movements, that most other people got the right to vote. The real defect in the democratic system occurs when we confuse the procedure of democracy (only good for electing our leaders) with the idea of democracy as a system of government. The founders adopted the democratic system as a procedure to give themselves a Republic, which would ensure the preservation of liberty, freedom and the right to seek happiness.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe founding fathers and mothers created a representative republic, based on the ideals of democracy.
That is, the Congressmen and women represent us, the people, and make decisions that they feel we want done. (Otherwise, they probably won't be re-elected)
A democracy is like two wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for dinner. You can see that might not work so well for the sheep.
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Why did the American founding fathers decide upon a democracy?
They had all ready lived under monarchy and knew that is what they didn't want.
What are the two competing visions of the founding fathers?
The founding fathers believed in liberty for all, yet many "owned" slaves.
Why did the Founding Fathers leave out the word Christianity in all documents?
The Founding Fathers saw the United States as a free nation, where there would always be a separation of religion and state.
The Founding Fathers for the federal government to have absolute authority in all areas?
did not intend
Which one of the founding fathers is from great Britain?
None. They were all born in the colonies.
Why did the American founding fathers decide upon a democracy?
They had all ready lived under monarchy and knew that is what they didn't want.
Were all of the founding fathers white?
No. You have to consider what the meaning of "founding fathers" are. Founding something requires laying fundamental building blocks. All of our founding fathers were not white, because many different people are responsible for the development of The United States. An example would be Greece. They qualify as a founding father for The United States. They were the first culture to install democracy into their culture after winner battles Salamis and Marathon. Our country used their method of democracy to establish government. Another example of America's founding fahers were the slaves. Slaves were the main income for agriculture. Agriculture was the fundamental building to America's Industrial Revolution. Look into the history books of our country. The founding fathers are in the pages of books. You just have to look for them. The true founding fathers of this nation were just not men signing documentation, they have definded the world we see around us each and everyday. I hope that answers your question.
How did founding fathers become founding fathers?
you would be better off looking on his bio that is where i found all my info from.
What did The founding fathers have against Britain?
The founding fathers revolted against the British because they were always all up in their grill.
What are the two competing visions of the founding fathers?
The founding fathers believed in liberty for all, yet many "owned" slaves.
Where did your founding fathers originate from?
All were American born.
When did the founding fathers first meet all together?
at the himalayas
Who were some of our founding fathers?
It all depends on which country you live in!
Who was a Massachusetts lawyer John Adams John Hancock Samuel Adams or Patrick Henry?
All three were Patriots and Founding Fathers.
Why did the Founding Fathers leave out the word Christianity in all documents?
The Founding Fathers saw the United States as a free nation, where there would always be a separation of religion and state.
What did the founding fathers want for all citizens?
Life, liberty, and happiness.
Were the US founding fathers inspired by Egypt?
No. The Founding Fathers were inspired by Enlightenment ideals and opposed to despots. The Ancient Egyptian system and the contemporaneous Egyptian governates were despotic regimes that opposed almost all Enlightenment ideals. As a result, the Founding Fathers did not use Egypt as inspiration.
