Evidently, a great percentage of the American populace has lost faith in the U.S.’s system of republican government. Some of the reasons for the changing public opinion include rising income inequality, the perception that the government no longer serves the majority, and the loss of the hope that each successive generation will fair just as well, if not better, than the last. Presumably, the people’s perception of government is shaped so much by technology and the modern media that provides non-stop coverage of the public goings-on of Congress and the presidency. With all the coverage, this may heighten the belief that government is ineffective, and make it seem as if it is moving at a snail’s pace. Undoubtedly the loss of confidence in republican government has led to a surge in support for more pure democracy in America, which both Plato and the Founding Fathers were wary of. While being a system of fewer checks and balances and a higher likelihood of a shift towards tyranny, pure democracy is an enticing idea for many people who seek more tangible results from their government, rather than having to wait for many of the back-room deliberations and political maneuvering. Further, it is apparent that a shift away from the United State’s democratic republicanism would not necessarily be reviled by the people. While most of the foundations of the country’s government remain revered, like the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, a transition to a more authoritarian government may not receive the backlash one might think if politicians devised ways to keep the people happy. Overall, while the foundations of American government remain strong, it is important to keep in mind the growing dissatisfaction of the people.