Online: America: A Democracy? A Republic?

Americans of all sizes, types, colors, gender, and political and religious persuasions seem at a loss as to what type of government this nation was founded on. A clue can be found in the Pledge of Allegiance: “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the…” or Article IV, Section 4 of the United States Constitution: “The United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a ____ form of government.” The word is “Republic.” 

For many of the Founders were foes of Democracy. This talk will explain while referring to the Founders’ words and writings, the differences between Democracy and Republic and why the Founders were opponents of the former. As a bonus, this talk will include briefs on Socialism, Marxism (again, many seem confused as to the commonalities and differences), Fascism, and Syndicalism.

Mark Albertson is the historical research editor at Army Aviation magazine in Monroe, Connecticut; and, is the historian for the Army Aviation Association of America.  He has authored several books, and is an adjunct professor at Norwalk Community College. As an avid speaker, Mark lectures on a wide variety of topics related to history, current events and politics.

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