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re: A constitutional republic, not a democracy
Posted on 11/22/22 at 12:25 pm to AggieHank86
Posted on 11/22/22 at 12:25 pm to AggieHank86
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and representative democracy (also called a republic).
This is 100% incorrect
The term republic does not mean “representative democracy” - it is a form of government where law supersedes the whims of the any one group.
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Posted on 11/22/22 at 12:51 pm to Antonio Moss
quote:You are mistaken and thinking of a “constitutional republic,” with emphasis on the boldface.
The term republic … is a form of government where law supersedes the whims of the any one group.
quote:I could cite 20 more.
Webster
a government in which supreme power resides in a body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by elected officers and representatives responsible to them and governing according to law
Britannica
form of government in which a state is ruled by representatives of the citizen body.
Dictionary.com
a state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them.
Collins
A republic is a country where power is held by the people or the representatives that they elect.
This post was edited on 11/22/22 at 12:53 pm
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