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Foundations of a Virtuous Republic: The Role of Citizenry and Governance

This piece explores the essential principles of a well-functioning republic, emphasizing that government derives its authority from its citizens. It advocates for a selfless, educated citizenry and argues that elections should be frequent to ensure accountability. The government must guarantee individual rights while maintaining limited power through checks and balances. The necessity of a written Constitution is highlighted, alongside the importance of women in cultivating virtuous citizens, echoing ideals from Enlightenment thinking and references to America as a "city on a hill."

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Foundations of a Virtuous Republic: The Role of Citizenry and Governance

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  1. Govt. gets its authority from the citizens. • A selfless, educated citizenry. • Elections should be frequent. • Govt. should guarantee individual rights & freedoms. • Govt.’s power should be limited [checks & balances]. • The need for a written Constitution. • “E Pluribus Unum.” [“Out of many, one”] • An important role for women  raise good, virtuous citizens.[“Republican Womanhood”]. Classical view of a model republic EnlightenmentThinking The“VirtuousRepublic” “City on a hill”[John Winthrop] Ideal citizen[Cincinnatus]

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