As the Founders began to reshape the nation, key components were crucial for the foundation of the new society. Such as the ancient greek and roman ideals behind classical republicanism, the belief that citizens should act in favor of the common good, above personal interest; and natural rights philosophy, in which basic rights are considered inherent in being human. The Founder’s interpretation of these ideals became the basis of the new forming government, and a mixture of the two are still prevailing within the political sphere today.
Many aspects of classical republicanism appealed to the Founders and affected their methods of governing. For example, small uniform communities, citizenship and civic virtue, and moral education, all emphasize