2006-09-21 07:31:10 · 16 answers · asked by Aurred 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Fact - it is a federated republic
Elected representatives govern
2006-09-22 06:59:06 · answer #1 · answered by Irish Wander 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Democracy is defined as rule by the people, which doesn't hold much weight in the U.S. except when it comes to voting. However, even then the lowly working class person doesn't have the same power as an upper class lobbyist, so it's far from being a perfect system.
I would say a better term for what government is existing now in the U.S. is an "oligarchy," which is rule by a select few (and I'm talking about .01% of the wealthiest of the country, and many of them are in Washington).
2006-09-21 07:37:30 · answer #2 · answered by What I Say 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Myth... The USofA is a republic. The purest form of democracy can only be practiced in rural townships and small places. The future might see this differently... but a previous respondent also pointed to the oligarchy features we have through lobbys and big money features.
2006-09-21 07:40:15 · answer #3 · answered by jennyrascal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The United States of America is a Republic with a democratic form of government. There IS a difference.
2006-09-21 07:33:36 · answer #4 · answered by Spirit Walker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Myth
2006-09-21 07:32:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on your definition of "democracy". "Pure democracy" means:
"A democracy in which the power to govern lies directly in the hands of the people rather than being exercised through their representatives."
But, if you look up the word "democracy", you'll see a slightly different definition:
"Government by the people, exercised either directly or through elected representatives."
So take your pick.
2006-09-21 07:42:26 · answer #6 · answered by Mutt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Republic
2006-09-21 07:33:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fact: It's a representative republic.
2006-09-21 07:38:27 · answer #8 · answered by Chit P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aurred...
I see you need to do more homework before you attempt to bait people.
Hey!! Truthseeker gave you something to work with... You better jump on that bandwagon.
2006-09-23 00:26:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
myth
2006-09-21 07:38:19 · answer #10 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋