Articles Containing Tag: Republic
A New Republic – Barbados Removes the Queen as the Head of State
As Americans, we celebrate our independence with pride every year on the Fourth of July. Our ancestors were the winners… Read More
History of Republics: The Rise of Rome
The ancient Greek city-states were very successful for several hundred years, but they were eventually conquered by a new power:… Read More
A Primer on Republics
A republic is a government being ruled by representatives voted for and elected by the citizens. Although the people do… Read More
Athens, Rome, and Jerusalem: Where Western Civilization Began
Did you know that “democracy” comes from Greek and means people’s rule? Also, did you know that “republic” comes from… Read More
The Republic: A Representative Democracy
In the early 1800s, the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, John Marshall, wrote, “Between a balanced republic and a… Read More