Is it just me or is anyone else bothered when you hear politicians and talking heads refer to America as democracy? The “D-word” is thrown around so often by so many that I don’t think many people bat an eye when they hear it.  

What is the truth about democracy in America?

Show Notes:

A Republic If You Can Keep It

Why Americas Founders Didn't Want a Democracy

Why It Matters That the United States is Supposed to be a Republic Not a Democracy

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In the last two episodes, I introduced or re-introduced you to The Federalist Papers and discussed some of the checks and balances in the Constitution - the legislative and executive branches of government. Today we are going to discuss, as Paul Harvey used to say, “The rest of the story!” – the Judicial branch, States Rights, taxation, the military, and a brief look at the Necessary and Proper and Supremacy clauses of the Constitution. 

Show Notes: 

• Tenth Amendment Center publishes episode.
• The Federalist Papers
• The Original Argument, Glenn Beck
• National Association of State Budget Officers

Truth Quest Podcast Episodes:

• Episode #3 – The Truth About the Constitution
• Episode #16 - The Truth About the Supreme Court
• Episode #23 - The Truth About Nullification
• Episode #37 - The Truth About the Bill of Rights

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