Republic vs. Democracy - What Is The Real Form of the U.S. Government

This is a segment from a film called "Overview of American." It gives you a big-picture vision of why we used to enjoy so much personal freedom and prosperity in America. This video gives you a big-picture vision of why we it was possible and explains in a simple fashion the different systems of government throughout the world and the different economic principles underlying each type of government — illustrating the great virtues of our unique nation and how it has become yet another Oligarchy.