claim: the united states is "the oldest democracy" in the world.
author: paul ryan
evidence_1: dec 2, 2014 ... the united states is among the oldest modern democracies, but it is only the  oldest if the criteria are refined to disqualify claimants ranging ...
evidence_2: britain does not have a claim to being the world's oldest democracy, as it has  only ... your claim that that the us has the oldest democracy frankly does not hold  ...
evidence_3: though many notable figures have stated that the u.s. is the oldest standing  democracy, even if they are not, they are still highly regarded and notable in  history.
evidence_4: 6 days ago ... falsely stated on wednesday night that india is the "oldest democracy in the world ," a title that actually belongs to the united states.
evidence_5: nov 16, 2018 ... ... asia's oldest democracy, is facing its worst constitutional crisis ever. .... india to  enlist the support of a strategic partner like the united states ...