Cycles of Change

Many people believe the United States is a simple democracy. Other individuals claim it is a republic. This debate is much more than a simple choice of words. It defines the foundational way the entire nation operates. The United States is [...]

Benjamin Franklin's famous quote, "A republic, if you can keep it," serves as a reminder of the ongoing responsibility citizens bear to preserve and maintain republican government. Whether the United States has successfully "kept" the republic [...]