Logo

Why is the word "democracy" not in the preamble of the US Constitution?

Last Updated: 25.06.2025 01:12

Why is the word "democracy" not in the preamble of the US Constitution?

The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind.

In other words, our Founding Fathers and other Whig intellects of that time well understood that democratic methods are the surefire means to do serious damage to the rights guaranteed under republican self-government.

Majority-rules democracy is the way that majorities run roughshod over minorities, destroying rights and all ideas of equality under the law. No fair-minded person wants anything to do with democracy.

Low-carb diets linked to reduced depression symptoms — but there’s a catch - PsyPost

When the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.

Why? Try these on for size:

I do not say that democracy has been more pernicious on the whole, and in the long run, than monarchy or aristocracy. Democracy has never been and never can be so durable as aristocracy or monarchy; but while it lasts, it is more bloody than either.

Scientists warn that polar warming might alter ocean currents and cause massive flooding in the U.S. - Earth.com

—Thomas Jefferson

—Benjamin Franklin

To blacks: “You can’t drink from that water fountain… eat in this cafeteria… ride this bus… go to this school. We voted fair and square and your side lost.

Mom of 2 Sons with Autism Has Limbs Amputated After Flesh-Eating Disease: 'I Can't Take Care of My Children’ - AOL.com

Meanwhile, when the Democratic Party formed in 1828, it was with a Tory outlook keen on robbing others of their rights:

—Alexis de Tocqueville

Another tendency, which is extremely natural to democratic nations and extremely dangerous, is that which leads them to despise and undervalue the rights of private persons.

Is there a correlation between being a medium and mental health?

[with republicanism being the rights-protecting form of governance afforded us by our Constitution]

To slaves: “You can forget your notions of freedom. We voted fair and square and your side lost.”

To Indians: “Pack up what belongings you can carry and start walking to Oklahoma. Your fertile lands are ours now. We voted fair and square and your side lost.”

If You Deal With Pain From Sciatica, An Expert Says These Products May Help - HuffPost

—John Adams