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For all practical purposes the United States was the first republican form of government in the modern world. Ancient republics in ancient Rome were nothing like the new federal government. In comparison to the monarchies or other forms of modern governments of the 18th century, the US republic gave Americans rights never seen in the 18th century. The current US Constitution is the oldest one in today's world.
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∙ 13y agoAmerica was, from its inception as an independent country, a republic. The United States is actually a Republic, properly speaking. Because the United States system of government receives its authority from the law and all functions of governance come from the law, it is Republic under contract with the will of its citizens.
Some people will say that the United States is a Democracy, but it is not a Democracy in the pure sense. A true Democracy is a government ruled by the will of the people regardless of what existing laws exist. A pure Democracy is a government system that operates without a centralized code of laws dictating what rights belong to the citizens and what rights, obligations and duties belong to the governing body. For example, laws are not passed by a ballot vote of every citizen, because the code of law (The Constitution) requires that the people be represented by a Congress and a Senate. This is the code that the people and the government must abide by. Therefore, you have a system of government dependent entirely on the rule of law and not merely the will of the people.
Definition: Republic (from the Latin res publica means "the thing belonging to the people") It is the code which belongs to the people, a contract if you will for government.
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How was the roman republic similar to and different from the representative republic of the US of America?
They are totally different and not comparable. The Roman Republic existed 2,400 to 1,800 years before the creation of the US. We are are talking about totally different eras and totally different societies and cultures. Also note that a Republic is a state not ruled by kings, emperors, princes, or dukes. The term Republic means just that. A Republic can be a democracy or a dictatorship. Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia and most of dictatorships which exist or have existed in the modern world are/were republics.
What form of democracy is the US?
The US government is a republic, and a representative democracy.
How do you locate US awards to Republic of Vietnam personnel?
See above first response to the same question.
What year was the first mosque built in the US?
The first mosque in the US was built after the first world world war in year and was completed in year 1934.
Where was the us first attacked in world war 2?
The US was first attacked at Pearl Harbor by the Japanese.
How was the roman republic similar to and different from the representative republic of the US of America?
They are totally different and not comparable. The Roman Republic existed 2,400 to 1,800 years before the creation of the US. We are are talking about totally different eras and totally different societies and cultures. Also note that a Republic is a state not ruled by kings, emperors, princes, or dukes. The term Republic means just that. A Republic can be a democracy or a dictatorship. Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia and most of dictatorships which exist or have existed in the modern world are/were republics.
What kind of government did US have during world what 2?
Democratic Republic.
Which ancient governments inspired the founding fathers the most?
The Founding Fathers of the US and later the Framers of the US Constitution looked at the structure of the ancient Roman Republic as a model for their idea of the new US republic. Flawed as it was, the Roman Republic had what can be termed a government structure where power was shared. The US Constitution created a central government where powers are shared. It has been said that the US republic was the first one after ancient Rome's republic.
What is the secondary body that passes laws in the US republic?
Congress is the secondary body that passes laws in the US republic. This is with both chambers of the House and the Senate, with the House having to pass first.
Is the US a Republic country?
It is a Federal constitutional presidential republic. So, yes the US is a republic.
What world is the us in is in?
we are a first world country
What did Sam Houston accomplish in life?
He was the Governor of two US States. He was a US Senator. He was the first and third President of the Republic of Texas.
What form of democracy is the US?
The US government is a republic, and a representative democracy.
Is republic a term to describe the US government?
Yes. The US is a Constitutional Republic.
What was the French republic?
It was the government which took control of France after the royalty were removed. The new Republic of France was inspired by the US Republic, but the similarity mostly ends there.
Which characteristics of the government under the roman republic had the greatest impact on the democratic tradition why?
Under the Roman republic all citizens of the first class had a right to vote and to select their rulers. This tradition has come down to us in all the democratic governments of today.Under the Roman republic all citizens of the first class had a right to vote and to select their rulers. This tradition has come down to us in all the democratic governments of today.Under the Roman republic all citizens of the first class had a right to vote and to select their rulers. This tradition has come down to us in all the democratic governments of today.Under the Roman republic all citizens of the first class had a right to vote and to select their rulers. This tradition has come down to us in all the democratic governments of today.Under the Roman republic all citizens of the first class had a right to vote and to select their rulers. This tradition has come down to us in all the democratic governments of today.Under the Roman republic all citizens of the first class had a right to vote and to select their rulers. This tradition has come down to us in all the democratic governments of today.Under the Roman republic all citizens of the first class had a right to vote and to select their rulers. This tradition has come down to us in all the democratic governments of today.Under the Roman republic all citizens of the first class had a right to vote and to select their rulers. This tradition has come down to us in all the democratic governments of today.Under the Roman republic all citizens of the first class had a right to vote and to select their rulers. This tradition has come down to us in all the democratic governments of today.
Who is the Ambassador to the US for the Czech Republic?
Petr Gandalovic is the Ambassador to the US for the Czech Republic.
