republic

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From the early days of the republic to the Vietnam War, America’s past is dotted with instances when people skipped taxes to object to bigger issues, she said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

In a republic, the noun, supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, constrained by law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

In a democratic republic the people choose those representatives through elections with broad suffrage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The Pentagon chief said talks on ending the war were making progress even as the more than month-long US-Israeli military campaign against the Islamic republic continued.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

They created the American republic, then held it together throughout the volatile and vulnerable early years by sustaining their presence until national habits and customs took root.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis