Q: how are we the united states when we aren't a republican form of government we didn't vote for the roman republic how ar

A: It sounds like you're raising concerns about the current state of the U.S. government and its alignment with the original vision of a republic. The Founding Fathers, particularly figures like George Washington, warned about the dangers of factions (what we now call political parties) and how they could divide the nation. The phrase “a republic, if you can keep it,” often attributed to Benjamin Franklin, highlights that the success of the U.S. form of government depends on active participation and vigilance by its citizens.

The U.S. is a constitutional republic, which means that while we don’t vote directly on every law or decision, we elect representatives to make decisions on our behalf. This system was designed to balance the power of the people with a structure that would avoid the pitfalls of pure democracy, where decisions are made solely by majority rule without protections for minority rights. The idea was to create a lasting framework that reflected the values of the people while protecting against tyranny.

Concerns about the system being "subverted" could refer to the idea that political parties or other forces have taken control in ways that don't fully represent the interests of the people. These are valid discussions, and they echo some of the same debates that have been happening throughout U.S. history. However, the system is still fundamentally built on the concept of checks and balances, which are intended to keep any one group from gaining too much power. It's important to engage in these discussions and continue to push for reforms that strengthen the republic while holding true to the principles set forth by the founders.