2006-11-19 06:00:43 · 12 answers · asked by marciatkins 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The US is a republic since we do not vote directly for our federal laws but rather vote for representatives who will determine the laws by which we live. We do not have a democracy which exists only in a few small places, I think in Vermont or New Hampshire where the voters actually vote on everything.
For the rest of us, even at local levels, we vote on the people who will decide for us.
2006-11-19 06:35:31 · answer #1 · answered by booksofstars 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A republic is a nation with out monarchy, or Prime Minister. The head of state of a republic is elected by the citizens of that country, and is generally called a "president".
The earliest recorded republic is that of the Greeks, and arguably the most famous ancient republic was the early Roman Republic.
2006-11-20 08:17:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A republic is when the people get to vote, and you're governed by a ruling body that look out for your interests.
There's not necessarily a President. There wasn't one in the Roman Republic.
2006-11-19 14:04:14 · answer #3 · answered by Lady Ettejin of Wern 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Republic is a State in which soverignty is vested in the people or their elected or nominated representatives. A Republic may also be understood to be a state in which all segments of society are enfranchised and the power of the state is limited.
2006-11-19 15:27:28 · answer #4 · answered by fuck off 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a broad definition, a republic is a state or country that is led by people whose political power is based on principles that are not beyond the control of the people of that state or country.
There are several other definitions available. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic
Here's a really good site about how deceptive that word is and more information about different types and definitions. (just so you know, it's not a government of elected officials.)
http://www.wealth4freedom.com/Republic.html
Good luck! :)
2006-11-19 14:12:30 · answer #5 · answered by lolfunswirlies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them.
2006-11-19 14:09:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A democracy without a Royal family.
2006-11-19 14:12:51 · answer #7 · answered by David H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a form of government where the people have a say in their country's affairs namely through democrati elections.
Republic comes from latin "res publica" - property of the public.
2006-11-20 08:57:15 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A state without a monarch or royal family, normally meaning the head of government is also the head of state (queen is head of state in UK, PM is head of government, but the US President is head of state AND government).
2006-11-19 14:03:46 · answer #9 · answered by Jim H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A nation that is composed of diverse and individualised groups
2006-11-19 14:03:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋