monikaco on Nostr: The United States of America was founded as a constitutional republic, meaning the ...

The United States of America was founded as a constitutional republic, meaning the government’s primary role is to protect the inalienable rights of individuals, as outlined in the Constitution. The three branches—executive, legislative, and judicial—exist to maintain checks and balances, ensuring that no single entity or majority can override these rights.

The term “democracy” began being widely used, especially in political rhetoric, in the early 20th century, pushed by progressive movements and later reinforced by education, media, and politicians who conflated majority rule with constitutional governance. This shift effectively downplays the importance of constitutional protections and individual rights, favoring a perception that government power comes from the fluctuating will of the people rather than from a fixed rule of law that limits government itself.

In reality, pure democracy is dangerous, as it allows the majority to infringe upon the rights of the minority. The Constitution was designed to prevent exactly that, making it clear that the USA is not a democracy in the classical sense but a republic based on law and individual liberty.

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