republican

A Republican believes that the best form of government is one in which decisions are made by a a council of citizen representatives. Classic historic examples of republican government include pre-imperial Rome and renaissance period Venice. In both cases the governing body was filled by a combination of heredity and appointment, representing not only the citizens but also powerful political and economic interest groups.

The most notable contemporary republic is the government of the United States of America which has a bicameral legislature selected by popular election under the rules established in its written constitution. The constitution is considered a republican document because it establishes a specific hierarchical process which minimizes direct popular involvement in the mechanisms of government and formalizes the delegation of policy making to elective representatives. The US constitution is available for reference from the National Archives.  In the modern context one of the best explanations of republican government is found at the University of Chicago Press constitution resource site.

Republican can also refer to members of the Republican Party, a political party which advocates republican government.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “republican”

 

• Being a Republican isn’t about what we are, it’s about who we are

  
  Coralville Courier — Authority: 126
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• January finance reports: Harris County state races

  
  Off the Kuff — Authority: 124
  In addition to county candidates, my 2012 Democratic primary election page has information about state and federal candidates who will be on the ballot in Harris County. There are numerous contested primaries, and while I’m not tracking information about Republican races on that page, I thought it would be useful ...
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• Which Republican candidate is the most pro-Israel?

  
  Israel Matzav — Authority: 628
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• Florida Republican primary: January 30

  
  Daily Telegraph | Telegraph.co.uk — Authority: 163
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• If Georgia Sec. of State knocks Obama off the ballot it will destroy down ballot Democrats

  
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• Romney and Gingrich make final Florida campaign speeches - video

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 962
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• Bracing for a Loss in Florida, Gingrich Reinvents Himself as a Grassroots Insurgent

  
  Swampland — Authority: 126
  Tampa, Florida When you throw a party only to show up an hour and forty-five minutes late, the least you can do is feed your guests. Once he arrived at a cavernous airport hangar for a rally on the last full day of campaigning before Tuesday’s pivotal Florida primary, Newt Gingrich served up a multi-course, [...]
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• Republicans have only themselves to blame…

  
  Red State Politics — Authority: 140
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• From the "Go Newt, Go" file.

  
  Upper Left — Authority: 114
  Matt Tabbai ... If Gingrich ends up winning the nomination, Obama will essentially be running against the political version of Gilbert Gottfried or raw garlic. H/T Howie .
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• How Fox News Is Destroying The Republican Party

  
  Carloz Newsvine — Authority: 129
  By Eric Boehlert - its becoming increasingly clear that Foxs programming and the radical, fear-based agenda its setting for Republicans is now doing lasting damage to the Grand Old Party.Thats because Fox News isnt simply offering a rightward take on the days events, or …
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• The Big Reveal

  
  TIME.com — Authority: 649
  Some Super PACs to disclose their donors Tues.
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• US senators agree new sanctions on Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps

  
  top99news - breaking news from the world top newspapers — Authority: 163
  http://www.telegraph.co.uk US senators agree new sanctions on Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps A top Senate Democrat and Republican on Monday offered a bill to impose sweeping new penalties on Iran and thwart its alleged nuclear ambitions. published date:Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:13:49 GMT
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• Has America fallen out of love with wealth?

  
  top99news - breaking news from the world top newspapers — Authority: 163
  http://www.bbc.co.uk Has America fallen out of love with wealth? Has wealth become a liability in the US Republican race? published date:Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:05:19 GMT
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• On the Move

  
  TIME.com — Authority: 649
  House Republicans unveil transportation bill Tues.
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• House Republicans to unveil transportation bill

  
  heave-ho.org — Authority: 449
  House Republicans will present a long-awaited plan to fund the nation’s transportation system on Tuesday, a proposal that would shift more decision-making authority to state governments, dramatically reduce the time spent on environmental reviews and encourage private companies to expand the highway system by ...
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• Florida’s food stamp dilemma: Junk bill?

  
  Greenfudge.org - Climate Change, Ecology, Nature, Environment, Controversial issues, Politics, Non Profit, Human Rights, Preservation — Authority: 113
  photo by mytvdinner (Flickr CC) In general, conservatives don’t like social welfare programs. They do claim, however, to value freedom of choice, so long as it has nothing to do with social welfare programs – those are gifts from taxpayers to welfare queens and they have strings attached. So it’s no surprise ...
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• MITT UP

  
  The Page by Mark Halperin — Authority: 627
  New Quinnipiac poll of likely Florida GOP primary voters: Romney 43 Gingrich 29 Santorum 11 Paul 11 Conducted Jan. 27 – 29, 2012. Margin of error 4. 2 points.
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• US election 2012: Mitt Romney surges to double-digit lead in Florida

  
  top99news - breaking news from the world top newspapers — Authority: 163
  http://www.telegraph.co.uk US election 2012: Mitt Romney surges to double-digit lead in Florida Mitt Romney stormed on Monday towards a likely victory in Florida that would all but lock up the Republican presidential nomination, but rival Newt Gingrich promised a bitter fight all the way to the August ...
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• Out-Stumped and Out-Spent, Newt Gingrich Flounders in Florida

  
  Swampland — Authority: 126
  For a moment, as he gazed out at the crowd gathered in brilliant sunshine, Newt Gingrich caught a glimpse of what might have been. Gingrich arrived at this retirement enclave in central Florida, with its rippling palms and golf-cart gridlock, to a front-runners welcome. These were Newts people. They waved signs and ...
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• The Economy Isnt Expanding Fast Enough to Make Up for Lost Years of Growth

  
  American Power — Authority: 664
  From James Pethokoukis, " The economic chart that may doom the Obama presidency ": See also, " U.S. Economy Picks Up Steam: Fourth-Quarter Growth Rate of 2.8% is Fastest in 18 Months, but Doesnt Appear Sustainable ." PREVIOUSLY : " The Economy Still Sucks and Its Not Likely to Surge In Time to Save Barack ...
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