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'''The [[Republican]] Form of [[government]]''' is one in which the powers of sovereignty are  

'''The [[Republican]] Form of [[government]]''' is one in which the powers of sovereignty are vested in the people and are exercised by the people, either directly, or through representatives chosen by the people, to whom those powers are specially  

vested in the people and are exercised by the people, either directly, or  

delegated. Unlike the democratic form of government, in which the powers of sovereignty are vested in the whole body of free [[citizens]], individuals retain sovereign prerogatives over their private property rights (absolute ownership) of their person, labor and [[property]].  

through representatives chosen by the people, to whom those powers are specially  

delegated. Unlike the democratic form of government, in which the powers of  

sovereignty are vested in the whole body of free [[citizens]], individuals retain  

sovereign prerogatives over their private property rights (absolute ownership)  

of their person, labor and [[property]].  

   

   

The [[U.S. Constitution]] guarantees a republican form to the states. (See  

The [[U.S. Constitution]] guarantees a republican form to the states. (See  

   

   

Some draw from the [[Judeo-Christian]] philosophy that [[God]] granted dominion  

Some draw from the [[Judeo-Christian]] philosophy that [[God]] granted dominion  

(absolute ownership) over the earth to man (see Genesis 1:26), sovereignty  

(absolute ownership) over the earth to man (see Genesis 1:26), thus sovereignty  

follows. Since absolute ownership cannot be exercised collectively, individual  

follows. Since absolute ownership cannot be exercised collectively, individual  

sovereignty is inherent in the endowment. Each man absolutely owns himself, his  

sovereignty is inherent in the endowment. Each man absolutely owns himself, his  

form of government. Many are misled to assume that the republican form is merely  

form of government. Many are misled to assume that the republican form is merely  

a populist democracy limited by constitution. In fact, exercising political  

a populist democracy limited by constitution. In fact, exercising political  

liberty (voting and holding office) requires one to step down in status, from  

liberty ''(voting and holding office)'' requires one to step down in status, changing from  

the republican form to the democratic form. American citizens are assumed to  

the republican form to the democratic form. American citizens are assumed to  

have voluntarily accepted obligations and duties associated with democracy that  

have voluntarily accepted obligations and duties associated with democracy that  

are inapplicable to the people at large. For example, conscription, if  

are inapplicable to the people at large. For example, conscription, if  

compulsory, would be a violation of liberty and life. However, in American law,  

compulsory, would be a violation of liberty and life. However, in American law,  

sovereign people are not subjects to or objects of such impositions.  

sovereign people are not subjects to or objects of such impositions - only citizens are obligated.  

   

   

Another misconception is that elected officials in the legislature are  

Another misconception is that elected officials in the legislature are  

to bind them to obedience. In a republican form, the individual's delegated  

to bind them to obedience. In a republican form, the individual's delegated  

representative who exercises power on his behalf, in defense of his life,  

representative who exercises power on his behalf, in defense of his life,  

liberty or property rights is not the legislature but the executive officer: a

liberty or property rights is not the legislature but the appropriate executive officer.

sheriff, if within a county, or an ambassador, if within a foreign nation.  

A sheriff, if within a county, is his representative.

Or an ambassador is his representative, if within a foreign nation.  

   

   

Since property and sovereignty are inseparable, one without property cannot  

Since property and sovereignty are inseparable, one without property cannot  

exercise dominion (sovereignty). Absolute ownership by an individual of land,  

exercise dominion (sovereignty). Absolute ownership by an individual of land,  

houses, and chattels, characterizes private property. Private property is  

houses, and chattels, characterizes private property. [[Private property]] is  

protected from being taken for public use without just compensation (see U.S.  

protected from being taken for public use without just compensation (see U.S.  

Constitution, Fifth Amendment). To exercise natural liberty, a domicile (legal  

Constitution, [[Fifth Amendment]]). To exercise natural liberty, a domicile (legal  

permanent home) is essential. Powers and rights are the prerogative of a  

permanent home) is essential. Powers and rights are the prerogative of a  

sovereign, while privileges and immunities are the prerogatives of a citizen.  

sovereign, while privileges and immunities are the prerogatives of a citizen.  

[[Category: Forms of Government]]

[[Category: Forms of Government]]