2007-07-15 10:31:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
It seems that the term "Republic" refers to a form of government.
"A republic is a form of government maintained by a state or country whose sovereignty is based on popular consent and whose governance is based on popular representation and control. Several definitions stress that the rule of law is an essential feature of a republic."
Democracy describes a series of related forms of government.
The word democracy derives from the ancient Greek demokratia, formed from the roots demos, "people"and kratos "rule".
In the early 21st century, most states that are not monarchies label themselves as republics either in their official names or their constitutions.
Since the term republic is so vague by itself, many states felt it necessary to add additional qualifiers in order to clarify what kind of republics they claim to be.
So, the term "Democratic Republic" is used only as a title and doesn't make sense otherwise..
In political theory and political science, the term "republic" is generally applied to a state where the government's political power depends solely on the consent, however nominal, of the people governed.
2007-07-19 16:56:49 · answer #1 · answered by johnfarber2000 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We are classified as a Representative Democracy and Republic but we were practically just a Republic on a Federal level when the Senate was elected by the Legislatures of the States.
Of course back then the Senate didn't have as much power as now, and most bills had to originate in the House of Representatives but now bilsl can originate in either Houses.
2007-07-15 10:41:30 · answer #2 · answered by MrCool1978 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not at all.
A republic is any govt model where representatives are chosen to act in the name of the public.
A democratic republic is where those reps are chosen by the people themselves. A delegatory republic is where those reps are appointed (such as in a monarchy).
Other models could include where representatives are chosen by random lots, rather than popular vote of the constitutents, or where reps are hired (chosen by money rather than votes). You can have religious republics, where the religious leaders are the reps.
So, no, it's not contradictory. At least according to the actual dictionary definition of the words. If people make up new meanings for the words, then anything is possible.
2007-07-15 10:38:16 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Hold on... See a few weird answers here.
A republic is a form of government maintained by a state or country whose sovereignty is based on popular consent and whose governance is based on popular representation and control. Several definitions stress that the rule of law is an essential feature of a republic. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic
Democratic is a process, do not confuse it with Democrat, a label. This is done all the time in the media and is a bit misleading. Such as, "the Democratic candidate... bla bla bla" it is, or should be, "the democrat candidate... bla bla bla"
2007-07-15 10:43:38 · answer #4 · answered by Robert S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When capitalism is expanding, and there are new markets to develop, as it was when Adam Smith wrote "The wealth of nations" then there is work for everybody and all is well. However, when there are no new markets to develop and capitalism begins to contract and recessions are more often and deeper, then only warfare offers any hope of employment generation. That's the position we're in now. How long before WW3 I wonder?
2016-05-18 04:09:36 · answer #5 · answered by caprice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because the representatives are chosen in a democratic fashion (aka elections). Those who win these elections represent those who voted for them. This is the most practical form of government because it would be impossible to have a democratic vote on every piece of legislation.
2007-07-15 10:39:59 · answer #6 · answered by The Stylish One 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to www.new-byzantium.org or to google and see if Democratic Republic an oxymoron
2007-07-23 01:25:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Democratic: (adjective) 1. of or for democracy. 2. of or for all the people. 3. not snobbish.
Republic: (noun) a state or government specifically one headed by a president, in which the power is exercised by officials elected by the voters.
So: That would be a government with a president in which the power is exercised by elected officials that is of or for all the people and is not snobbish.
So - no.
2007-07-15 10:47:15 · answer #8 · answered by Patti R 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
how could it be an oxymoron? do you know what a republic is?
2007-07-15 11:02:11 · answer #9 · answered by Nick F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually not as our system is mixture....we elect representatives democratically, they then go to congress and act as a federation
2007-07-15 10:35:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋