in a democracy, all of the people are represented by the state. considering that people in our capital have no representation in their government, how can people be so asinine to call america a democracy?
2007-06-20 14:35:03 · 5 answers · asked by Alexa V. 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
America is called an indirect democracy. It's a Republic. Representative government. Some people just use the word democracy as a kind of short hand.
2007-06-20 14:43:54 · answer #1 · answered by Matt 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It was set up like that for a reason. to keep D.C. out of politics. I.E. neutral when it comes to political issues, or states' issues and politics since it is not part of any state.
2007-06-20 14:47:01 · answer #2 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most of them failed high school civics. Either that or they have been paying way too much attention to the television news.
2007-06-20 16:10:46 · answer #3 · answered by John H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lousy history books..it's a representative republic
2007-06-20 15:06:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are stupid.
2007-06-23 15:05:15 · answer #5 · answered by aviator147 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋