“A republic if you can keep it.”—Benjamin Franklin Franklin was asked by a woman as he departed Liberty Hall, “What type of government do we have now sir?” The quote above was his answer. The US Constitution establishes a republic, those who have read the Federalist Papers know why the Founders rejected direct democracy.
America Is Living James Madison’s Nightmare
America Is Living James Madison’s Nightmare
America Is Living James Madison’s Nightmare
“A republic if you can keep it.”—Benjamin Franklin Franklin was asked by a woman as he departed Liberty Hall, “What type of government do we have now sir?” The quote above was his answer. The US Constitution establishes a republic, those who have read the Federalist Papers know why the Founders rejected direct democracy.