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What does it mean to be democratic republic?
A democratic republic is a country that is both a democracy and a republic. A republic is a country where the head of state is elected to a term of office (like a president), not appointed for life based on birthright (like a king a or queen). A democracy is a political system where power rests with the people. True democracies have regular elections where almost all adults can vote, anyone can run, and the voting is fair. True democracies have open access to media (TV, magazines, newspapers, and Internet), accountable government, the rule of law, and civil and political rights for the citizens (freedom of speech, etc.).
What is the independence hall?
The Independence Hall is this building in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, is sometimes called the "birthplace of the United States." Both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed in the Independence Hall. In 1776 the Liberty Bell was rung from the bell tower. It called the reading of the Declaration of Independence.
What is the source of the elastic clause?
The founding fathers knew that they would not be ready for everything, so therefore they made a clause for which they could bend the rules a little bit.
Which Article tells how many states had to ratify the Constitution before it could take effect?
Article VII of the US Constitution addresses this: "The ratification of the conventions of nine states, shall be sufficient for the establishment of this Constitution between the states so ratifying the same."
What is the basic goal of American foreign policy?
The basic goal of American foreign policy is and always has been to safeguard the nation's security.
