How is this Democracy? WHAT DO YOU THINK this part means?
2007-03-02 17:32:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
OTHER THAN COUNTRY....IS THERE A HIDDEN MESSAGE IN THE WORDING LIKE REPUBLICAN?
2007-03-02 17:37:55 · update #1
You can have a republic without democracy. China for example.A republic is a form of government independent of other countries. America is a republic. A democratic republic is where the citizens have some say in how the government runs. If America was not a republic and was only a democracy then the majority would rule. No need for laws to protect you if 51% think so then so be it.
2007-03-02 17:47:40 · answer #1 · answered by Sheriff of Yahoo! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A republic can still be a democracy. A democracy just means that the citizens have the power to choose what laws, politicians, etc. they want.
Republic is a term used for a representative democracy, which is what we have. A representative democracy is when the citizens of regions choose people to represent their regions (i.e. our Congress people and Senators)
A republic is a form of democracy, so that is how it is democracy.
This part means that we are pledging loyalty to a representative democracy.
2007-03-02 17:48:13 · answer #2 · answered by bevmoonshine 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The concept of a republic comes from the Romans. The Roman republic incorporated the Roman senate to speak for the people of Rome. A republic is where the people are represented in their government by elected officials. In a democracy, the people vote to choose those representatives.
BTW: I'm a Democrat."...and to the Republic" has nothing to do with Democrat or Republican ideals. It has to do with American ideals.
2007-03-02 17:42:33 · answer #3 · answered by tranquility_base3@yahoo.com 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Democracy is dynamic like Immigration
2007-03-02 17:36:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The nation is the United States and the republic, you are pledging allegiance. If you got a problem with that, get out of the country, we don't want you here.
2007-03-02 17:37:53 · answer #5 · answered by smoothie 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
republic is a form of governmental structure - democracy is a form of governmental system!
2007-03-02 18:49:38 · answer #6 · answered by holyfire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not it was but lol when i tell the ppl what to think then ask them what they think then disregard it this is not a democracy
2007-03-02 17:50:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pledging allegiance to the flag that is a symbol of the USA? the USA is a republic. whats the problem with that? more detail please
2007-03-02 17:37:57 · answer #8 · answered by whosajiggawhat? 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2007-03-02 17:37:32 · answer #9 · answered by cocacolachickee 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
huh?
2007-03-02 17:43:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋