i dont understand the difference between a republic and a democracy. i have to make a state for american government and i dont know if i should have a republic or democratic government.please help!
2007-09-06 11:38:54 · 8 answers · asked by miz_ali 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Democracy = one citizen one vote.
Republic = citizens elect officials to vote on their behalf.
The United States is a Democratic Republic. Every citizen, 18 years and older, has the right to vote. We elect officials to create, enact, and enforce our laws for us.
2007-09-06 11:45:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
A republic is any representative government. The representatives may be appointed or elected.
A democracy is where the people are the government. They have a say in what is and is not the law.
In the United States we have a democratic republic which is both a democracy and a republic because we elect those who represent us in our government. Our states and many big cities are also democratic republics.
2007-09-06 12:29:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A republic is a form of government where representatives are elected to make laws and policy decisions. A democracy is a form of government where the people directly control policy and laws. The United States and all state legislatures would be examples of republics. Most city governments, with the exception of a few, are also republics.
For a state, the size of the population makes democracy almost infeasible. Every issue that must be decided on must be taken to a public vote. It would be a very ineffective and inefficient form of government for a state. A republic clearly is a better choice.
2007-09-06 11:46:40 · answer #3 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The US is a Constitutional Republic.
It is commonly referred to as a democracy. However to paraphase the world book encyclopedia, the term is confusing as there are governments that call themselves democracies that really aren't.
The US is not a democracy (pure or direct democracy), although it is considered a representative democracy.
See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy
2007-09-06 11:48:53 · answer #4 · answered by tj 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
republic is a government in which leaders represent the people, and a democracy is a government in which leaders are elected by popular vote.
2007-09-06 11:48:18 · answer #5 · answered by nms006 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a democracy you would make decisions on issues yourself. In a republic, you vote for people who make these decisions for you.
2007-09-06 11:55:59 · answer #6 · answered by Runa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there's this really cool site called google. try using it!
2007-09-06 11:58:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
google them yourself
2007-09-06 11:43:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋