If the USA is a Republic, then why would it insist on...?

Question

If the USA is a Republic, then why would it insist on
a Democracy for other nations. Why not insist upon a
Republic for other nations?

Answer 1

What has that to do with anything the US is a Democratic Republic

Answer 2

Excellent question!

The U.S. is indeed a republic. At least that was the intention of the founding fathers. If you'll notice, most "democracies" in history failed. ( The Romans, are a good example. )

Our college students, unfortunately, have been misled throughout the last several decades into thinking the U.S. is a democracy. And now our politicians are spewing that very idea, not only here, but abroad.

As a republic, the government is supposed to be the servant of the people. Those elected to government are supposed to govern based on the will of the people, not the will of the politicians themselves, the will of special interest groups, or the will of those with the thickest wallets.

Unfortunately, we're seeing the result of these ideas. The average American is losing their income at an alarming rate. The minorities are begining to rule rather than the majority. Special interest groups and those with personal agendas are now dictating to the American people "how things are, and are going to be." Much to the chagrine of the average American working class.

The American middle class has practically been eliminated. What the end result will be is the "haves" and the "have-not's". There will be the rich, and the rest will be subserviant to them. It's going to be medievel before too long.

The fact is, republics thrive. Democracies implode upon themselves. And unfortunately, the U.S. is going to learn that lesson the hard way. It needs to go back to the intents of the founding fathers, if not.........the future does not look too bright.

Answer 3

Take government in high school then get back to me.

What ever system of DEMOCRATIC government the war torn ravaged area uses will be better than the fascist dictator that ruled it before.

A Democracy is just a "government by the
people."

"Democracy" is a generic term that derives from "demos," the people, and
"kratia," power, and means in its general sense "government of the people."

A government in which the people elect a king every four years, and he in turn appoints ministers to run the government, might be
considered a democracy, but it is not a republic.

Aboriginal peoples, practised forms of democracy, it was largely forgotten among Europeans for nearly two thousand years.

Its modern incarnation first appeared at the time of the Enlightenment, but it was only in the latter half of the twentieth century that democracy gained almost universal acceptance in political thought (if not in practice).

A seemingly simple concept, its practical application has produced great complexity.

From one country to another, modern democracy takes a myriad of forms, in light of cultural differences, history and values, and has given rise to a multitude of institutions.

What they all have in common is the primacy of the individual and his or her rights. At the same time, this must be tempered by the recognition that each individual has certain responsibilities to society as a whole. This notion is clearly expressed in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights – a document that was authored in large part by a fellow Canadian, John Humphrey. Article 29 states, "Everyone has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of his personality is possible."

http://www.elections.ca/content.asp?section=med&document=aug2806&dir=spe&lang=e&textonly=false

Answer 4

A Republic means that the governance of the nation is based on popular representation and control, and is a non-monarchy state. The country runs on popular consent through local, state, and federal elections. Democracy is having freedom of activity by which a Republic would arrive at that popular consent. A Republic and democracy work hand-in-hand.

Answer 5

The only difference between a democracy and a republic is whether or not the citizens can make law themselves or instead whether or not the citizens vote for politicians who will make the laws. That isn't an important distinction.

Answer 6

We dont really insist on anything most are allowed to set up what ever type of givernment they want as long as its not a dictatorship and their people are given a choice.

Answer 7

why not have one leader untill they die instead of one person after another for a couple of years, that i believe is a stupid way to run a country. one leader till they die thats the way it aught to be

Answer 8

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Answer 9

very good !!!