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Why Did the Founders Create a Republic?

2026-07-29 · 40 min · episode 3 · 10 entities

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    Host: Jeff Sikkenga
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    Link in episode "Why Did the Founders Create a Republic?": https://ashbrook.org/the-american-idea-podcast

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  • mentioned The American Idea Podcast company
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    Link in episode "Why Did the Founders Create a Republic?": https://ashbrook.org/the-american-idea-podcast
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    Link in episode "Why Did the Founders Create a Republic?": https://ashbrook.org/the-american-idea-podcast

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America is often called a democracy, sometimes a democratic republic, and probably less-often a republic. But to be precise, the American system of constitutional government, first in the original 13 states, then in the general government, and since 1787, consists of a series of republics. Each state is a republic, and the national (or general, or federal) government is, as well. But what exactly is a republic, and does it matter? What is republican (little R) government, and what did the Founders see in it that was superior to a democracy? What qualities did they see in their fellow Americans, and hope to see in their progeny - us? Professor of Political Science Jim Stoner, of Louisiana State University, discusses the difference between a republic and a democracy, and how the Founders understood republicanism as both a system and a set of civic values. Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/theamericanidea Homepage: https://ashbrook.org/the-american-idea-podcast/ Thank you for being part of The American Idea community. Follow on Twitter https://x.com/amideapodcast Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ashbrookcenter/