2007-01-25 00:51:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
true democracy everyone votes on the issues, in a republic they elect representatives who vote on the issues!
2007-01-25 00:57:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anarchy99 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A Republic is a form of government which does not have an inherited head of state (a monarchy); and in which the head of state and the government representatives are chosen by the people -- either directly or indirectly.
A "democracy" has nothing to do with the FORM of government but is a state where the government, whatever its form, generally represents the desires of its people, usually expressed thru elections. The definition of "democracy" has changed over the years. Originally a "democracy" was any government directly controlled by the people - as in Athenian Greece. Later as countries became too large to be directly governed a "democracy" was expanded to include one in which representatives elected by the people (such as the US) set policy. These days most people define a "democracy" as one in which governments are elected by the majority of all citizens in free election; in which government officials are governed by fixed laws; and in which certain core individual rights are respected by the government.
A democracy can be a republic (like Germany or the US) or a monarchy (like Great Britain or Denmark). A republic can be a democracy or a dictatorship like Cuba or North Korea.
2007-01-25 01:09:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A democracy is a political prepare. It skill that the government is elected by skill of the people who stay interior the country. Any counrty who makes use of a balloting technique wherein the electorate vote is a democracy. Republican is a term that extensively describes a series of concepts concerning to the way a central authority must be run. To be a Republican or a Democrat skill many countless issues to many different people. often speaking whether, Republicans have a tendency to decide to invest government spending into the army and financial sectors of yankee custom, and Democrats have a tendency to decide to invest government spending into social courses mutually with a countrywide scientific plan and coaching. it is an truly very extensive description. , Political association is a fickle and fleeting ingredient of human nature. people have a tendency to % out their political association with their own morals, ideals, and private emotions. i think of the suitable occasion to % out with is the occasion that makes the main experience for you. additionally, you do no longer ought to % out with a definite occasion to be an lively and recommended citizen. Vote. ok, i'm, getting off of my cleansing soap field now.
2016-11-27 00:58:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a "democracy" the people make the laws. In a republican form of government their "representatives" do. There is no Democracy, and no-one represents me. Both words are lies to get peoples support. Not descriptive to tell the truth.
2007-01-25 00:57:15 · answer #4 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A Republic (more or less what the U.S. has evolved into) is representative form of government - where elected senators and representatives vote and decide for us.
A true democracy who have the public more involved by voting on every issue we face. The downside, is that public policy, laws, etc. would sway with public opinion and whim (much arguably like the Clinton administration - that was why he was "popular" - he presidied with public opinion to guide his decisions)
2007-01-25 01:01:08 · answer #5 · answered by pilotB 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hello!
These are two different terms,first come the republic as a form of government after gaining independence from any other ruling power like for example :a King,Emperor,dictator,or any another ruler.
Then once this goal is achieved the people elect a government who you could name republican or Democrat, Green or Conservative
or independent according to the party affiliation.
The word democrat means :Gov.by the people from the people for the people.
Thanks for asking.
2007-01-25 01:26:33 · answer #6 · answered by pancho 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Republic is a political unit governed by a charter, while a Democracy is a government whose prevailing force is always that of the majority.
2007-01-25 01:04:38 · answer #7 · answered by Toughie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a democracy is a pure for/by the people government.......we live in a republic......just like the pledge of allegiance says.....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy
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2007-01-25 00:56:19 · answer #8 · answered by s_h_a_r_k_k_y 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
only the names are different. both partys are corrupt and do not represent the people. they are controlled by lobbyists and corporations.
2007-01-25 00:56:41 · answer #9 · answered by J Q Public 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its all the same (corruption is the only thing goverments know)
2007-01-25 00:54:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋