Principles of Republican Government

What is the constitutional principle of a republican government?

• The people directly make and carry out laws.

• The people select representatives to make and carry out laws.

• A monarch rules with absolute power.

• A small group of elites makes all decisions.

How does the video describe the United States' form of government?

• A pure democracy

• A monarchy

• A constitutional republic

• A direct democracy

What was the Founding Fathers' primary concern regarding democracy?

• It would lead to a monarchy.

• It would protect individual liberties too much.

• It was just as dangerous to liberty as monarchy.

• It would be too difficult to implement.

According to James Madison, how would a large, extended republic help protect liberty?

• It would ensure a virtuous citizenry.

• It would prevent any single faction from gaining power.

• It would allow a majority to easily oppress a minority.

• It would simplify the process of direct governance.

What warning did John Adams issue about democracy?

• Democracy always leads to prosperity.

• Democracy is the most stable form of government.

• Democracy never lasts long and often self-destructs.

• Democracy guarantees protection of all rights.