representative government
Example Sentences
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By posing Lincoln in front of a column, Brady invoked strength and the classical foundations of representative government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
The foundations for representative government, the 365-day Julian calendar, modern sanitation, newspapers, roads and the postal system were established in Rome.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
If you believe in the democratic principles as envisioned by the Founders and enshrined in the Constitution, you understand that the principles of representative government are founded upon the power of the people.
From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2025
Hosted by Jordan, delegates from several countries agreed on the importance of a "non-sectarian and representative government", protecting human rights, unfettered access for humanitarian aid, the safe destruction of chemical weapons and combatting terrorism.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2024
Cobbett hated Rush because of Rush’s prominent connection to the Revolution and his belief in representative government.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
