Rule by a central government, not States or Provinces..
A Banana republic is NOT a republic at all..
In a republic the central government is "the/a client" and subservient..
NOT the seat of public political power..
America has become a democracy.. the republic has been penerated.. and OVERTHROWN..
When?.. How?.. by Whom?.. to what extent?..
Now thats the elephant in the room..
You’ll enjoy this: http://www.wimp.com/thegovernment