The United States is Both a Republic and a Democracy (a Representative Democracy)One way to phrase this is the United States of America is a “representative republic” (a “representative democracy,” in a Republic).67
The people democratically vote for representatives, who then represent them in government. Thus, in simple terms, the United States of America is both a Democracy and a Republic in this sense.
whahoppened over 5 years ago
First clue; is your dad doing his own taxes?
cubswin2016 over 5 years ago
Death and taxes are the only certain things.
Qiset over 5 years ago
Two words: Fair Tax
boydjb47 over 5 years ago
Please get it right you confuse the kids, we are not a democracy in the US. It is a constitutional federal republic.
aspenfly over 5 years ago
The United States is Both a Republic and a Democracy (a Representative Democracy)One way to phrase this is the United States of America is a “representative republic” (a “representative democracy,” in a Republic).67
The people democratically vote for representatives, who then represent them in government. Thus, in simple terms, the United States of America is both a Democracy and a Republic in this sense.