A Constitutional Republic is the current form of government in the United States. However in recent years, many people have criticized the federal government for moving away from a Constitutional Republic, as defined by the Constitution, and towards a pure democracy.
1. Use shovel or posthole digger to dig a hole for the mailbox post; place dirt onto a tarp. 2. Keep in mind that bottom of mailbox must be 41 to 45 inches above street, and front of mailbox must be no more than 8 inches from curb. 3. Set mailbox post in hole and use a post level to hold it perfectly plumb. 4. Backfill around the post with 10 or 12 inches of soil. 5. Use a sledgehammer or long 2x4 to tamp down the soil around the post. 6. Add a little more soil and tamp again; repeat until hole is completely filled. 7. Remove the post level and attach the diagonal brace with galvanized decking screws. 8. Attach the mailbox to the post with galvanized decking screws.
Confidence votes 316. 1  As quoted from the USPS website: . 2  You should install the mailbox with the bottom of the box at a vertical height of between 41-45 inches from the road surface. . 3  Your house number should be clearly marked on the mailbox with painted numbers or stickers no less than 1 high.s quoted from the USPS website: You should install the mailbox with the bottom of the box at a vertical height of between 41-45 inches from the road surface.. 2 people found this useful.