Constitutional republics, unlike direct democracies, use elected representatives and a supreme charter, “Constitution,” to protect individual rights against majority whims, preventing “mob rule.” James Madison warned that pure democracies are “spectacles of turbulence” that fail to protect personal security or property. Foundational quotes regarding the distinction between a constitutional republic and a democracy often center … The post Understanding the Dual Nature of Governance in Liberia: A Constitutional Republic in a Democratic Framework appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.