Here we find, in reality, not republican
governments, but despotisms or oligarchies.
The final test of a government is found in the responsiveness of the
governing authorities to the will of the majority of the people.
Wherever republican institutions are found, whether in republics or in
monarchies, the people may rule if they will. Monarchical and
aristocratic institutions do not in our time stand long in opposition to
a determined public opinion; and, on the other hand, a framework of
republican institutions will not insure the execution of the popular
will. This can only be secured where high-minded citizens are vigilant
in the performance of their political duties.
SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTIONS AND REFERENCES.
1. The relations of nations are governed by the rules of international
law. Government in State and Nation, 301-303.
2. What progress has been made in the direction of settling disputes
between nations by arbitration instead of by war? Government in State
and Nation, 304-306.
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