“The fabric of the American empire ought to rest on the solid basis of
THE CONSENT OF THE PEOPLE. 
The stream of national power ought to flow from that pure, original fountain of legitimate authority.”

~Alexander Hamilton~

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Republic: a government rooted in the consent of the governed; power is exercised by elected representatives who are ultimately responsible to the people.

Why not direct democracy?

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Questions to be Considered in a Republic

How will the Government Represent the People?

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What do you think?

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The Great Compromise

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The Three-Fifths Compromise

How has Representation Changed?

You do the Math!

Equality and Representation

Today

What do you think?