"A Well Regulated Militia" explained

[progressive hunter]

Guns which were always meant for the Military, only.

Why would you need one?

thats in violation of the 2nd A,,

every gun in existence has or can be used by the military,,,

 

[Sixties Fan]

What are you going to do next Moon Bat? Post a video of this dingbat telling how none of us should have a gun unless the government says we can have it?

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2nd Amendment is the Law of the Land.

Now, be as paranoid about it all you like.

Guns are not going to be taken away from you, unless you use it unlawfully, like killing someone not in self defense.

Stop the paranoia.

 

[progressive hunter]

Guns which were always meant for the Military, only.

Why would you need one?

I would need one to blow the fucking heads off anyone that would do me harm,, private or government,,,

 

[Sixties Fan]

wrong,, the US is not a democracy its a constitutional republic,,,

and you still havent said why they are not private orgs.???

Stuff yourself with your pathetic game. MG explained. You did not like the explanation........

Your problem, mental or not.

 

[meaner gene]

if they are violating the constitution and all other avenues have been exhausted yes they can,,

All other avenues? You know that term can mean you had to exhaust using the courts, or using the next election.

 

[progressive hunter]

2nd Amendment is the Law of the Land.

Now, be as paranoid about it all you like.

Guns are not going to be taken away from you, unless you use it unlawfully, like killing someone not in self defense.

Stop the paranoia.

then why are dems banning guns as we speak??

 

[progressive hunter]

Stuff yourself with your pathetic game. MG explained. You did not like the explanation........

Your problem, mental or not.

my question wasnt to him and youre the one still confused,,,

 

[Sixties Fan]

wrong,, the US is not a democracy its a constitutional republic,,,

and you still havent said why they are not private orgs.???

Is the United States a democracy?​

Yes, the United States is a democracy, since we, the people, hold the ultimate political power. We’re not a “direct democracy,” but we are a “representative democracy.”

This is where our history education might add some confusion. We are commonly taught that democracy is a product of ancient Greece. It’s their word – demokratia– after all. The city-state of Athens is credited with implementing a system of government of and by the people, whereby eligible citizens would congregate to make decisions. They’d make these decisions themselves (or “directly”), not through any elected representatives.

That system of government, better understood today as direct democracy, lives on in the United States in the form of ballot initiatives and referenda. Some states and localities afford their citizens the right to use these measures to directly enact, change, or repeal laws themselves.

More commonly, we exercise our political power in a different way: by voting in elections to choose our representatives. That’s representative democracy.

The Constitution does not use the term “democracy.” It’s true. But as Eugene Volokh notes in the Washington Post, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Noah Webster, Justice James Wilson and Chief Justice John Marshall all used the word. These scholars understood representative democracy – the American variety – to be democracy all the same.

Is the United States a republic?​

Yes. The United States is a republic because our elected representatives exercise political power.

History also tells us that Rome was a republic, unlike Athens. When its monarchy was overthrown, Rome developed a republican system of government whereby citizens elected officials who were empowered to make decisions for the public. That’s the core of how our government works. While “democracy” and “republic” have been historically pitted against one another, the reality is that the two terms enjoy considerable overlap.

So, which term should I use?​

It’s really up to you. In practice, the word “republic” has the same meaning as the term “representative democracy.” And a representative democracy is a form of democracy in the same way that a Granny Smith apple is a form of apple. We wouldn’t say it’s inaccurate to use “apple” to describe a Granny Smith apple, so it’s OK to follow in the footsteps of Jefferson, Adams, Webster, and Chief Justice Marshall and simply call our “representative democracy” a “democracy.”

But it’s also accurate to call the United States a “republic.” It’s mostly about your preference of words. Hopefully, this post will help lower the heat in the online debate. Let’s put our energy toward working to fix our government so it represents the people!

What type of government is the US, exactly?​

To be very specific, the United States could be defined as a “federal constitutional representative democracy.” You might also call it a “federal constitutional republic.” Let’s break those terms down.

Constitutional: Our system of government is considered constitutional, because the power exercised by the people and their representatives is bound by the constitution and the broader rule of law.

Federal: Our government is also a federal system, since power is shared between a national government, representing the entire populace, and regional and local governments.

These two terms can come in handy when you want to get really exact with your description. It’s accurate to call our government a “federal constitutional republic” or a “federal constitutional democracy,” but it’s probably overkill to be that specific. These terms just help us further define our governmental structure, especially when comparing the United States to other countries.

Is the United States a democracy or a republic?

Finally, we have an answer.

act.represent.us

 

[meaner gene]

I know exactly how the electoral college works,,

you just suck at spinning your point,,

Then you know that you don't vote for the presidential candidate. You vote for his slate of electors.

And what you then miss is that until the electors vote, it's the state political party that tells the electors who to vote for. So in that circumstance it's the political party that gets to choose.

 

[Sixties Fan]

then why are dems banning guns as we speak??

Right now?
Which guns are they banning RIGHT NOW ?

 

[progressive hunter]

Is the United States a democracy?​

Yes, the United States is a democracy, since we, the people, hold the ultimate political power. We’re not a “direct democracy,” but we are a “representative democracy.”

This is where our history education might add some confusion. We are commonly taught that democracy is a product of ancient Greece. It’s their word – demokratia– after all. The city-state of Athens is credited with implementing a system of government of and by the people, whereby eligible citizens would congregate to make decisions. They’d make these decisions themselves (or “directly”), not through any elected representatives.

That system of government, better understood today as direct democracy, lives on in the United States in the form of ballot initiatives and referenda. Some states and localities afford their citizens the right to use these measures to directly enact, change, or repeal laws themselves.

More commonly, we exercise our political power in a different way: by voting in elections to choose our representatives. That’s representative democracy.

The Constitution does not use the term “democracy.” It’s true. But as Eugene Volokh notes in the Washington Post, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Noah Webster, Justice James Wilson and Chief Justice John Marshall all used the word. These scholars understood representative democracy – the American variety – to be democracy all the same.

Is the United States a republic?​

Yes. The United States is a republic because our elected representatives exercise political power.

History also tells us that Rome was a republic, unlike Athens. When its monarchy was overthrown, Rome developed a republican system of government whereby citizens elected officials who were empowered to make decisions for the public. That’s the core of how our government works. While “democracy” and “republic” have been historically pitted against one another, the reality is that the two terms enjoy considerable overlap.

So, which term should I use?​

It’s really up to you. In practice, the word “republic” has the same meaning as the term “representative democracy.” And a representative democracy is a form of democracy in the same way that a Granny Smith apple is a form of apple. We wouldn’t say it’s inaccurate to use “apple” to describe a Granny Smith apple, so it’s OK to follow in the footsteps of Jefferson, Adams, Webster, and Chief Justice Marshall and simply call our “representative democracy” a “democracy.”

But it’s also accurate to call the United States a “republic.” It’s mostly about your preference of words. Hopefully, this post will help lower the heat in the online debate. Let’s put our energy toward working to fix our government so it represents the people!

What type of government is the US, exactly?​

To be very specific, the United States could be defined as a “federal constitutional representative democracy.” You might also call it a “federal constitutional republic.” Let’s break those terms down.

Constitutional: Our system of government is considered constitutional, because the power exercised by the people and their representatives is bound by the constitution and the broader rule of law.

Federal: Our government is also a federal system, since power is shared between a national government, representing the entire populace, and regional and local governments.

These two terms can come in handy when you want to get really exact with your description. It’s accurate to call our government a “federal constitutional republic” or a “federal constitutional democracy,” but it’s probably overkill to be that specific. These terms just help us further define our governmental structure, especially when comparing the United States to other countries.

Is the United States a democracy or a republic?

Finally, we have an answer.

act.represent.us

Constitutional Republic - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes

Constitutional Republic defined and explained with examples. Constitutional Republic is a form of government in which representatives are elected by the people.

legaldictionary.net

 

[Sixties Fan]

my question wasnt to him and youre the one still confused,,,

You are in my mind now??????

You are a laugh a second.

 

[Sixties Fan]

thats in violation of the 2nd A,,

every gun in existence has or can be used by the military,,,

Do show the link for that.

Citizens are not the Military.

Citizens do not need to have Every weapon made for the Military.

 

[progressive hunter]

Right now?
Which guns are they banning RIGHT NOW ?

are you really asking me to explain that also???

how about you educate yourself on a subject before talking on it,,

 

[progressive hunter]

Then you know that you don't vote for the presidential candidate. You vote for his slate of electors.

And what you then miss is that until the electors vote, it's the state political party that tells the electors who to vote for. So in that circumstance it's the political party that gets to choose.

I didnt miss any of that,,,

 

[meaner gene]

to a point yes they are,,

That's the difference between a private organization and a political party.

Private organizations fundraising and spending isn't regulated at all.

 

[progressive hunter]

Do show the link for that.

Citizens are not the Military.

Citizens do not need to have Every weapon made for the Military.

The 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

constitutioncenter.org

 

[progressive hunter]

That's the difference between a private organization and a political party.

Private organizations fundraising and spending isn't regulated at all.

of course they are regulated,,,

 

[Sixties Fan]

are you really asking me to explain that also???

how about you educate yourself on a subject before talking on it,,

How about you Answer the questions like a human being and stop being a robot?

 

[Sixties Fan]

The 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

constitutioncenter.org

Find me exactly the quote, from 400 years ago, that citizens should have every weapon made for the military, even if in the unknown future.

What country is dumb enough, besides the US, to allow their citizens to have weapons designed for the Military to protect the country?