We have a republic form of government, where affairs of state are conducted publicly and the citizens conduct their affairs for their own benefit rather than for the benefit of a ruler. Historically, republics have not always been democratic like ours is. For example, the ancient Republic of Venice was ruled by aristocratic elite.
It was during President George Washington’s two terms as president when our fledgling nation was operating as our Founding Fathers had intended our government to run.
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