Friday, July 10, 2020

Constitutional Republic vs. Pure Democracy: How the U.S. Election Process Has Changed

Via Alex

 Constitutional Republic vs. Pure Democracy: How the U.S. Election Process Has Changed

“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
 
Conservatives are generally quick to point out that America is a republic, not a democracy. But what really is the difference, and are they even right?

Voting in America has changed considerably since the days of our founding. Back then, the government didn’t even print official ballots. Instead, you got ballots from the candidate who wanted your support. Sometimes voting took place in public, so everyone knew who you voted for. And, of course, the franchise was largely restricted to white, male property owners.

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