But the House is a representative body, thus making it closest to a representative Republic. I think the fly in this ointment is the use of the word "democracy".... a Frankenstein word that means whatever the Left wants it to mean. I ceased using that word at all when describing America some years ago.
You were, which is why you have to read questions carefully. House of Reps is the correct answer for the question as stated.
But the House is a representative body, thus making it closest to a representative Republic. I think the fly in this ointment is the use of the word "democracy".... a Frankenstein word that means whatever the Left wants it to mean. I ceased using that word at all when describing America some years ago.