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In a strict democracy, every individual has an equal vote in decision making such as elections and voting on policies and laws. A republic is similar to a democracy in that a majority vote wins, however, in a republic, representatives are the ones who vote, not the public. The US is a republic, not a democracy. Elected officials in congress "represent" their constituents when voting on matters. Arguably, this is a more practical form of democracy in that individuals cannot be thoroughly knowledgeable on all matters that need to be voted on thus the results should be more sound. Additionally, a national vote on every matter would be impractical. The downside is that if representatives don't vote in support of their constituents, the decisions may not reflect the wishes of the populous.
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How is a republic similar to a direct democracy?
Both are types of democracy. A republic is a representational democracy, which is mutually exclusive with direct democracy.
Why did the ancient Greek city-state Athens have a direct democracy while the Romans had a republic?
Republic and democracy are two different things. A Republic can be a democracy, just as a constitutional monarchy today can be a democracy. Democracy existed in the Roman Republic, as it had three different assemblies of the citizens (Centuriate, Tribal, Plebeian). Athens went through phases - monarchy, oligarchy, limited democracy, radical democracy.
A direct democracy is different from a republican government in that?
In a direct democracy, final authority lies with the People; while in a republic it lies with the government, thus making government the master, and the People their servant.
Is the US government a direct democracy?
No, we're a republic.
What makes a republic different from a democracy-?
Citizens are expected to participate more actively in a democracy. in a republic, citizens do not participate as directly.
To what extent is the US a direct democracy a representative democracy or a republic?
The US is primarily a representative democracy with elements of a republic. In a representative democracy, citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf, which aligns with the US system of electing representatives at various levels of government. Furthermore, the US operates as a republic, where power is held by elected officials and laws are created through a system of representative government rather than direct citizen participation in decision-making.
How is a direct democracy different from a republican government?
Direct- everyone votes on every measure. A republic- we elect people to represent us. THEY vote on every issue.
What are two types of democratic?
The two types of democratic government are: > direct democracy; and > republic democracy
How is a republic different from a direct democracy?
A republic is a representative democracy, where the people elect representatives to make laws for them. A republic makes decisions democratically by the majority vote of representatives.In a representative democracy you elect a few to represent you in the decision making, and make decisions for you, rather then you yourself vote on every decision.(The United States is a republic, or representational democracy, because the people vote for representatives to represent their views in congress. James Madison defined republic in terms of representative democracy as opposed to direct democracy.)A direct democracy, or pure democracy, is where the people rule directly, voting on every law themselves. It's a form of government ruled by majority of every individual. A direct democracy allows all citizens to vote on every decision.Direct democracy is where citizens vote directly by ballot to make decisions for the government. Direct democracy originated in Athens.
What are the differences between a direct democracy and a republic?
A republic is a representative democracy, where the people elect representatives to make laws for them. A republic makes decisions democratically by the majority vote of representatives.In a representative democracy you elect a few to represent you in the decision making, and make decisions for you, rather then you yourself vote on every decision.(The United States is a republic, or representational democracy, because the people vote for representatives to represent their views in congress. James Madison defined republic in terms of representative democracy as opposed to direct democracy.)A direct democracy, or pure democracy, is where the people rule directly, voting on every law themselves. It's a form of government ruled by majority of every individual. A direct democracy allows all citizens to vote on every decision.Direct democracy is where citizens vote directly by ballot to make decisions for the government. Direct democracy originated in Athens.
What countries used democracy after ww1?
Greece and Rome for sure. Greece had a direct democracy, and Rome had a representative democracy. Rome's form of democracy was a Republic. A Republic is the kind of government to we use in the USA today.
Why is a republic a democracy?
Democracy means "rule by the people". Republic means "rule by elected officials". Since the officials in a republic are elected, it is a form of democracy. Not all democracies are republics (direct democracy is not), and not all "republics" are actually democracies ("Islamic republics", for example). The United States is a republic and representational democracy.
