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Article 4, Section 4 of the US Constitution states:
"The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government"
Contrary to popular belief, the United States was established as a Republic, not a Democracy. This is reflected in the Pledge of Allegiance, in which we pledge allegiance "to the Republic".
In a Democracy, the highest law is the will of the people, also known as majority rule. This is often referred to a "mob rule", because the will of the majority will often trample the rights of the minority.
In our Constitutional Republic, the highest law is the US Constitution, which prohibits the Federal Government from legislating in any areas other than their specific, enumerated powers (found in Article 1, Section 8). This is designed to protect the rights of all from being trampled by "mob rule".
The other great danger of an unrestrained democracy is illustrated in the following quote, attributed to the 18th century Scottish historian, Alexander Tytler:
"A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself [money] out of the public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate promising the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses because of the loose fiscal policy ensuing, always to be followed by a Dictatorship, then a monarchy."
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Match the following A. Supremacy B. Full faith and credit clause C. Republican government clause?
A. Supremacy clause A. Constitution is the supreme law B.Full faith and credit clause B. States must cooperate C.Republican government clause C. Federal government will protect states
Which clause in article 6 section 2 of the constitution could the federal government use to override the states bills of rights?
The supremacy clause gave the federal government the ability to override the states bill of rights.
Which clause of the Constitution has been used to strengthen the power of the national government?
The Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution has been used to strengthen the power of the national government. It is also known as the Elastic Clause.
Under which clause is the government prohibited from declaring a national religion?
The Establishment Clause
What clause allowed federal government to expand its power?
elastic clause
The early political party that stood for a vigorous federal government was?
republician
How many states did not have to draft new constitutions since they already had republician government as a part of their colonial charters?
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Match the following A. Supremacy B. Full faith and credit clause C. Republican government clause?
A. Supremacy clause A. Constitution is the supreme law B.Full faith and credit clause B. States must cooperate C.Republican government clause C. Federal government will protect states
Which clause in article 6 section 2 of the constitution could the federal government use to override the states bills of rights?
The supremacy clause gave the federal government the ability to override the states bill of rights.
Is Barack Obama republician?
Democrat
Was Calvin Coolidge a republician?
Yes.
Which clause of the Constitution has been used to strengthen the power of the national government?
The Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution has been used to strengthen the power of the national government. It is also known as the Elastic Clause.
Under which clause is the government prohibited from declaring a national religion?
The Establishment Clause
What clause allowed federal government to expand its power?
elastic clause
What are the two routes to the presidency?
democratic and republician
Who was the first Republician Presient?
Abraham Lincoln
What party is governor ann richards?
republician
