What are some of the ways louis xiv kept and maintained absolute power

Who was the first president of the united states (just trying to y’all get points)

The georgia platform showed that most georgians ~accepted the compromise of 1850 and wanted to stay in the union. ~rejected the idea that compromise was necessary to maintain the union. ~accepted the idea that slavery was evil and must be ended. ~hoped the compromise of 1850 would break the union apart.

In at least two paragraphs, discuss the differences between the principles of republicanism and democracy. explain whether you think the united states is more of a republic or a democracy. refer to at least one example from the constitution.