Thornton & Ortega Publishing
America Debated

Republic, Not Democracy

What the Founders knew about majority rule, and why it still matters

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About this book

Why did the authors of the Constitution distrust unchecked majority rule? This book explains the distinction the Founders drew between a republic and a democracy, and what it means for American politics today.

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