A republican form of government is as capable of achieving “justice and general good” as any other form of government. All forms of government are “administered by men” (Hamilton Fed. 1). Self-interest often overpowers a desire to attain justice for others or to promote the general good. No republic has ever achieved this goal of attaining justice and promoting the general good, nor will any republic or any other form of governance achieve a goal which requires perfection on the part of its creators. Complete virtue is needed in order to achieve such an objective. A republican form of government, however, may allow for a nation to attain some justice and to a limited extent, promote and defend the general good due to its focus on protecting
