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The deliberations of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 were held in strict secrecy. Consequently, anxious citizens gathered outside Independence Hall when the proceedings ended in order to learn what had been produced behind closed doors. The answer was provided immediately. A Mrs. Powel of Philadelphia asked Benjamin Franklin, “Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?” With no hesitation whatsoever, Franklin responded, “A republic, if you can keep it.” Republic = Representative Democracy: A government with a branch dependent on THE PEOPLE ALONE. youtube/watch?v=mw2z9lV3W1g&feature=share
Posted on: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 19:50:00 +0000

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