I want to know what kind of government we have in America.
Do you know???
Please help me with this question
2006-08-16 11:14:44 · 10 answers · asked by Ashley M 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Studying Abroad
Well, we started out with a repulic. That is what the founding fathers wanted. ("And to the REPUBLIC for which it stands... ahem..)"
Then somehow we went into a Democracy. Then we spent a few years in a quasi-socialist-democracy, now we are heading into the National Socialist party, otherwise known as Nazi regime, and soon a dictatorship.
2006-08-16 11:21:59 · answer #1 · answered by ZenTurkey 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
America is a federal republic.The federal part means that it is formed by a number of self-governing states united by a federal government. The republic part means that you do not have a monrachy. Instead people elect officials to represent them for a fixed period of time. Elected officials, like the president, senators, etc, are accountable to the voters. This is known as representative democracy.
America is an example of a presidential system. This means that you elect a president, and you elect senators and congressmen. In the parliamentary system, which is what you have in Britain, you elect members to parliament, and they, in turn, name a prime minister.
2006-08-16 12:28:02 · answer #2 · answered by cmm 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
These are some of the goofiest, made-up answers (guesses, really) I've ever read. I am delighted to report that the first answer is not only the simplest, it is totally correct.
We are a republic. If you need to know the difference between a republic and a democracy, do some research. Or you could ask another question, and I suspect Sicilia will answer it correctly, once again.
2006-08-16 11:36:59 · answer #3 · answered by Carlos R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Constitution-based federal republic; strong democratic tradition
The source is good for info regarding many countries and is kept up to date.
2006-08-16 11:19:33 · answer #4 · answered by eduterp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An oligarchy whereupon those with the highest incomes and greatest influence exert control over "representatives" chosen by the majority of the nation's citizens.
2006-08-16 11:21:05 · answer #5 · answered by Walter 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I want to say a representative republic but the other answers may be more correct.
2006-08-16 11:20:49 · answer #6 · answered by Cybeq 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A constitutional democracy...
2006-08-16 11:23:12 · answer #7 · answered by Jimmy B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
a republic
2006-08-16 11:18:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
it is a republic.we vote on things and the people decide what is best for the country.
2006-08-16 11:20:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
democracy
2006-08-16 11:19:05 · answer #10 · answered by jeffhardyzgurl 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋