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No, we are not a Democratic Republic. We are a Constitutional Republic that practices a Democratic political ideology.
The difference is quite significant. I would recommend doing a little reading on Civics to further define the two for you.
"No, we are not a Democratic Republic. We are a Constitutional Republic that practices a Democratic political ideology."
What's the difference?
I'm always amazed how lazy people can be here. A 10 second search, that's it.
Here's your easily searched info.
"The USA has been a Constitutional Republic since 1789: “A continual republic is a state in which the head of state and other officials are representatives of the people and must govern within an existing constitution. In a constitutional republic, executive, legislative, and judicial powers are separate into distinct branches.”
There is a difference between a constitutional republic and a democracy. A “democracy is run by people and republic is run by the laws of constitution.”
A Constitutional Republic is a system of laws to protect citizens and contain government. Tyranny of Democracy is not an idle statement. 51.1 percent may force it’s will on 49.9 percent in a Democracy! This is on display in the House of Representative’s current impeachment dealings, which are controlled by a Democratic majority."
Basic civics. Everyone should know this without having to ask, "What's the difference?"
Hardly, 99.9% of the time it's CRT, LGBTQ marches, and Snivel Rights.
About 0.1% of the time is about our U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, our forefathers, and how our government was meant to be conducted.
No, hence the suggestion.
Everyone doesn't know, not even remotely close. You not being able to explain your position without insulting and saying "look it up" is probably why.
Look it up where? I did look it up. Here's what I got:
"A democratic republic is a form of government operating on principles adopted from a republic and a democracy. As a cross between two entirely separate systems, democratic republics may function on principles shared by both republics and democracies.
Common definitions of the terms democracy and republic often feature overlapping concerns, suggesting that many democracies function as republics, and many republics operate on democratic principles,"
So how about instead of acting like some superior being you have a discussion?
OK, fair point. I come from a time when civics was taught in highschool.
I apologize for being a little aggressive, there's some here who do absolutely nothing but argue and complain about small things. The challenge fit the M.O., so I thought you were another one of them. Mea Culpa.
So, what you found was a revisionists attempt to dilute two very distinct and separate things. You can always see this when they use doublespeak to blow off the importance of the subject in question.
A Constitutional Republic and a Democracy, are two different things. Whereas a Comstitutional Republic is governed by a written Constitutional Law, A Democracy is naught but an ideological guideline that can be swayed whichever way the wind blows. Coincidentally, this is exactly what's been going on with our government:instead of legislating according to the Constitution, they've been legislating by Democracy (mob rule) only, and ignoring the Constitution wholesale.
One is very dissimilar from the other, BUT can be done hand in hand if done with the Constitution as the bar to not cross.
There’s too much of that on this site. People get downright insulted when you ask a question.
Only America has the American Constitution, the unique and most respected and most important document ever written for a state. All governments and peoples of the world envy us our Constitution. Geniuses wrote it.
Rule of Law vs Rule of Man
Rule of Law: The Constitution (Laws) states what kind government we have (Republic), and to protect us, "We the people", with our G-d given rights, from those in a majority position. Individual rights are above the majority. It also clearly states how we are to chose those we want to represent us.
Rule of Man: Democracy is "Mob Rule" with no God given rights. Man (Majority) can make up rules to suit the ones in the majority with no restraints. Only thing that matters is majority. (ie... 2 wolves and a lamb vote on what is for dinner )
Another misnomer is " I have constitutional rights!". NO you don't. You have G-d given rights.
Sadly, today the constitution has been trampled on so much that it barely exist and we have allowed that to happen.
I am by no means an expert, but may I suggest you read the constitution, the amendments, Declaration of Independence and federalist papers. All are easy to read.
Hope this helps