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Democratic Government in Ancient America
| Title | Democratic Government in Ancient America |
| Publication Type | Magazine Article |
| Year of Publication | 1992 |
| Authors | Stiles, Kendall |
| Magazine | Ensign |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue Number | 4 |
| Pagination | 62 |
| Date Published | April 1992 |
| Keywords | Ancient America; Democracy; Government; Judgeship; King Mosiah |
| Abstract | Discusses Mosiah2’s democratic system of government as described in Mosiah, Alma, Helaman, and 3 Nephi. The political structure was based on a system of judges, the people were the ultimate authority, and honesty and accountability were emphasized. |
| URL | https://www.lds.org/ensign/1992/04/research-and-perspectives-book-of-mormon-update?lang=eng |
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Bibliographic Citation
"Democratic Government in Ancient America." Ensign 22, no. 4 (1992): 62.
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