That basic theme’s taken from our founding era are used here to create a structure for this work and its message should not be mistaken for mythos. The central question of the founding debate was if the benefits of union - centralization - could be reconciled with its associated dangers of bringing corruption and tyranny. As concepts like constitutions, checks and balances, and virtue can only go so far, it was understood by the founders, and even explicitly stated on occasion, that question could only be answered by the public. Therefore, it seems quite appropriate that we illustrate this works proposal through the filter of an informed citizenry, cultivating correct knowledge and executing eternal vigilance. These are timeless concepts that apply to all aspects of life; obviously, if any kind of store is left untended there will be severe consequences. This drives a proliferation of quarrels amongst the public that may be fueled by the use of language that can at times be dangerously elastic while at others times might be quite benign; or, simply useless to any discussion. With no ability to tell the difference between them, there’s trouble. For example, there is afoot a revisionist consideration of the founders and their motivations suggesting they may not have been so heroic or well-intentioned. Well, there’s little we can do about that now. Distraction! Another that correlates here is the fairly common – and perhaps, depending, - not common enough argument as to whether America is a republic or a democracy? This may be an important, even pivotal question in the proper context and a silly, distracting quarrel in others. Consider cases where the terms are being used euphemistically, or interchangeably, and where the context of the conversation clearly indicates that freedom, self-government, and sovereignty of the people etc., are the topic; there the argument is quite unhelpful. However, when recommending something new or remedial, say a change to a major piece of civic infrastructure, like doing away with the Electoral Collegehttps://www.nationalpopularvote.com/, the word “democracy” certainly does mean something else and must be considered. Do we have the wrong argument that distracts or, is our language so loose as to induce ignorance of a sweeping change in some while fomenting major resistance in others? These are matters of great importance because as the founders themselves acknowledged, words, even those on revered pieces of paper, can take you only so far. Ultimately it would be up to the people to decide their own fate and that requires discernment. Given a process that would foster correct knowledge and proper context (qualitative properties) there would be clarity on such matters creating focus; under these circumstances the right question would be asked! In this case that would be whether our founding, and ensuing history, has given the ideals of republican self-government and American democracy a chance to both identify and deal with the difficulties a constantly changing world presents. And, even under difficult circumstances, offer a way out of tough circumstances that have historically divided peoples; who lacked the information and tools to do that discerning. The fundamental argument made here is that the answer is a resounding yes and its fundamental purpose is to explain why and how.