Trivium on Nostr: Now let's use some grammar... REPUBLICAN Form of Government Definition: 1. ...

Now let's use some grammar...

REPUBLICAN Form of Government Definition:

1. SOVEREIGNTY resting with the people: The ultimate authority lies with the citizens, who elect representatives to make laws and govern on their behalf...

sovereignty
/sŏv′ər-ĭn-tē, sŏv′rĭn-/
noun
1. Supremacy of authority or rule as exercised by a sovereign or sovereign state.
2. Royal rank, authority, or power.
3. Complete independence and self-government

Democracy Form of Government

1. POWER is held by the people: The authority to govern originates from the citizens, who have equal rights and opportunities to participate in the decision-making process.

CAN YOU SPOT THE DIFFERENCE?

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The 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1913, modified Article I, Section 3, by allowing voters to directly elect U.S. Senators. Prior to this amendment, Senators were chosen by each state’s legislature.

Before the 17th Amendment, Senators were selected by state legislatures, as outlined in Article I, Section 3, Clauses 1 and 2 of the Constitution. Each state, regardless of size, was entitled to two Senators as part of the Connecticut Compromise. The state legislatures elected Senators for six-year terms

The 17th amendment stripped power from the States and consolidated it in the Federal Government. Undermining Article IV Section 4, which states:

"The United States will protect each state from invasion or domestic violence, if the state legislature requests assistance.

The United States will ensure that each state has a republican form of government, elected by its citizens"

This is also around the time when the term "Democracy" was popularized and the term "Republic" was erased in politics.

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