2006-08-30 10:54:52 · 11 answers · asked by DAN-england 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
The US isn't a democracy. It's technically a democratic republic with oligarchic tendencies. That means we elect representatives who vote in our interest unless someone with more money influences them otherwise. When I became a US citizen, I was asked this question and asked to compare it to the United Kingdom’s government.
2006-08-30 11:02:08 · answer #1 · answered by dave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great observation! Is it really a democracy in a nation where Presidential all candidates are rich (top 1% of the population) and need to raise (from other millionaires) at least 50 million dollars to even consider running? I don't know, but that doesn't define democracy to me.
2006-08-30 11:15:33 · answer #2 · answered by mmm777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would so agree with what GJ said it is just that its a good cop bad cop thing so no matter what we do we will always get the same thing why do you think we dont get anywhere with the government cause they never listen they do what they want when the elections come up they say they will be there for you but all it is, is a big lie
2006-08-30 11:10:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, we are actually a republic, but that's another story.
We can call ourselves a democracy because we make the choice of who's in office. An independent could win, but people make the choice to vote for the candidate they know best.
2006-08-30 10:58:01 · answer #4 · answered by desotobrave 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
great commentary! Is it fairly a democracy in a rustic the place Presidential all applicants are wealthy (incredible a million% of the inhabitants) and would enhance (from different millionaires) a minimum of 50 million funds to even evaluate working? i do no longer comprehend, yet that would not define democracy to me.
2016-10-01 02:38:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The USA is not a democracy, it is a representative
republic. Look it up on Yahoo Search.
2006-08-30 11:00:00 · answer #6 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because WE elect a Democrat or Republican, no matter what. That's what WE choose.
2006-08-30 10:57:35 · answer #7 · answered by Jamps 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's really just a one party, good cop/bad cop system. People just haven't woken up to this yet. They would rather believe that they are making a choice and root for the home team.
2006-08-30 11:01:58 · answer #8 · answered by GJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because we can elect our leaders. Thats what makes it a democracy. It isnt who we choose its because we can.
2006-08-30 13:33:26 · answer #9 · answered by trl_666 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well surely in this if and then system of government that we have the answer is just to throw it out. Lets all make a habit of throwing out the baby with the bathwater. The press has a liberal bias so lets just get rid of the press. Speaking of babies why do we waste our time washing them when we can throw them out when they get dirty and make more.
2006-08-30 11:01:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋