The US is a democracy (our republic is a representative democracy). The government is selected by the people.
There are obviously limits. Some people (minors, felons in some states) can't vote, and we're electing representatives rather than voting directly for every bill, but we meet all the requirements.
2006-07-05 14:23:14
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answered by General Wesc 3
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No!
Actually USA is a Democratic Republic. Democracy is, literally, rule by the people (from the Greek demos, "people," and kratos, "rule"). The methods by which this rule is exercised, and indeed the composition of "the people" are central to various definitions of democracy.
n a broad definition, a republic is a state or country that is led by people who do not base their political power on any principle beyond the control by the people of that state or country. Several definitions, including that of the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica, stress the importance of autonomy and the rule of law as part of the requirements for a republic.
A Democratic Republic. Some aspects are democratic, such as the election of senators and representatives. Other aspects are those of a republic such as the appointment of supreme court justices and the election of the president by the electoral college. Yes, that's right, the popular vote does not determine who becomes president, and we've had a number of presidents who were not "elected" by the people, including at least one who was not even running. Please note, this has nothing to do with those that stole the election, which has been periodically happening since the 1800s.
Please read the constitution.
2006-07-05 21:50:18
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answered by juliantreidiii 2
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Democracy is, literally, rule by the people (from the Greek demos, "people," and kratos, "rule"). The methods by which this rule is exercised, and indeed the composition of "the people" are central to various definitions of democracy, but useful contrasts can be made with oligarchies and autocracies, where political authority is highly concentrated and not subject to meaningful control by the people. While the term democracy is often used in the context of a political state, the principles are also applicable to other areas of governance.
The word "democracy" has acquired a highly positive connotation in much of the world over the second half of the 20th century, to such an extent that even many dictatorships claim to be democratic and often hold illiberal elections to garner legitimacy, both internally and internationally. Most contemporary political ideologies include at least some form of democracy at some levels of society.
2006-07-05 21:20:11
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answered by ♥♫♥ÇHÅTHÜ®ÏKÃ♥♫♥ 5
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In a truly (and realistically impossible) democratic society you would not have to be super rich to be a political candidate. And it seems to me, being British, that we democratically elect our government and then they do whatever they want with no recourse for back tracking on electoral promises. Once in power they do not care about the people, they care about staying in power. America seems to be run by big businesses anyway.
So I think we live in a sort of democracy, that can never be perfect because of the venality of human nature.
2006-07-06 08:54:59
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answered by cobra 7
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we live in a democratic society. we go to wars for democracy, we are in iraq to put democracy there, which i think is the wrong reason we are there.
2006-07-13 21:35:55
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answered by Anonymous
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Actually USA is a Republic.
2006-07-05 21:20:33
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answered by Anonymous
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