So we are a republic, but we live and function under a democracy, YES?

Question

The United States Government Encyclopaedia.

The institutions of all governments emerge from basic principles. In the United States the one basic principle is representative democracy, which defines a system in which the people govern themselves by electing their own leaders. The American government functions to secure this principle and to further the common interests of the people.

Answer 1

Yeah, that's the idea. Too bad it doesn't work that way.

Answer 2

right up until the electoral college votes the way it wants since it's technically not restricted.