Benjamin franklin said our government will be "a republic, if you can keep it." what did franklin mean? a the government can change at any time. b a republic is not a good form of government. c the citizens of a republic have to participate and work to keep it. d franklin did not want the constitution to be ratified.

When Benjamin Franklin said "a republic, if you can keep it." he meant that The citizens of a republic have to participate and work to keep it.

He said this because our constitution is not a self correcting government. But, it requires the constant devotion and attention of all citizens in order to have a unified nation.

were at first enthusiastic in support of the revolution. however, over time divisions of opinion became apparent between federalists and anti-federalists

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