THE SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FREE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ESSENTIAL LIBERTY ( A REPUBLIC, IF YOU CAN KEEP IT.” )
“A republic, if you can keep it”
“Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” –Benjamin Franklin
At the close of the Constitution Convention in Philadelphia, Ben Franklin was asked if the delegates had formed a republic or a monarchy. “A republic,” he responded, “if you can keep it.”
“Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” –Benjamin Franklin
At the close of the Constitution Convention in Philadelphia, Ben Franklin was asked if the delegates had formed a republic or a monarchy. “A republic,” he responded, “if you can keep it.”
