The Emphasis on Benjamin Franklin's 'Republic'

Is America a Democracy or a Republic? What are the differences between a Democracy and a Republic? Here are what some of the Founders said:Show more

We are now forming a republican government. Real liberty is neither found in despotism or the extremes of democracy, but in moderate governments —

- Alexander Hamilton – Federal Convention, June 26, 1787

Democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where 51% of the people may take away the rights of the other 49%.

- Thomas Jefferson

Democracy… while it lasts is more bloody than either aristocracy or monarchy. Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There is never a democracy that did not commit suicide.

- John Adams

Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!

- Benjamin Franklin

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