7 Historical Facts Politicians Should Know
Leaders should understand what and who they are leading. That is something politicians don’t seem to get in today’s world. They are so focused on getting into powerful positions that the leaders forget who they are leading and who they are creating a future for. During speeches and interviews, politicians mention things that are totally untrue and which they should be ashamed for not knowing correctly. In fact, they shouldn’t be allowed to run for public office if they don’t know these seven historical facts.
Republic — Not Democracy
This is one mistake that nearly every politician makes, and they should be flogged over it. No, I’m not being dramatic about this. There is a big difference between a republic and a democracy. Those who are leading our nation should know what kind of political country they are leading. We are a republic and not a democracy.
A republic is a form of government where the people elect representatives who meet and determine laws and justice for them. Ideally, those elected would be representative of the thoughts and beliefs of those who elected them. The people would elect the ones who agree with them in where they want the nation to go. Therefore their actions at the seat of government would be in accordance of what the people wanted. They are to be respresentatives in the…
