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== Philosophical foundations ==  

== Philosophical foundations ==  

Some draw from the [[Judeo-Christian]] philosophy that [[God]] granted dominion (absolute ownership) over the earth to man (see Genesis 1:26), thus sovereignty follows. Since absolute ownership cannot be exercised collectively, individual sovereignty is inherent in the endowment. Each man absolutely owns himself, his labor and fruits of his labor, as well as the land he acquires. This parallels the legal definition for private property, that which is absolutely owned by an individual.

The political philosophy of the classical republics, such as The Roman republic, Icelandic Commonwealth, and the Carthaginian Republic, have had a central influence on republican thought throughout the subsequent centuries. A number of classical writers discussed forms of government alternative to monarchies and later writers have treated these as foundational works on the nature of republics. Philosophers and politicians advocating for republics, such as Machiavelli, Montesquieu, Adams, and Madison, relied heavily on these sources.

== Common misconceptions ==  

== Common misconceptions ==