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Lesson 3: What is republican government?


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Republican Government vs. Direct Democracy   (Video)
James Madison, often called the "Father of the Constitution," adapted the idea of republican government from ancient Rome to the reality of American life.





Civic Virtue, Moral Education & Small, Uniform Communities: Ideas that Informed the Founders   (Video)
Civic virtue was and continues to be an important concept that American Founders drew upon from classical republicanism. We explore this concept and related aspects in today???s episode!





Civic Virtue Definition   (Video)
Let's break down the phrase "civic virtue"!