Far from it. It is an important concept in the US, and in any country that has or is working toward a similar model. There is corruption in US government, yes. But if corruption makes human systems a farce, then all of life is a farce including every nation that ever existed, and every religion as well.
For 236 years the government built upon the US Constitution has withstood some major challenges at home and abroad. So far it is still going strong. There are many struggles yet to face, and we shall see if the Constitution is strong and flexible enough to survive.
There are parts of the Constitution that have not yet been exercised, chief among them is the ability of the states to initiate and enact amendments to the Constitution with only minimal involvement by the federal government. If such amendments are ever made, there will be no veto power by any branch of government.
Also, there are very few world governments, if any, that can match the US record for peaceful and orderly transfer of power.
We elect people to represent us, therefore, it is a representative democracy.
In 1789
The roots of US government date back to the British practices of rule by law and representative legislature.
Is known as a "Republic." Not to be confused with a "Democracy," which is defined as a government run by the people. The United States government is a "Representative Democracy," which is where citizens choose who represents them and runs the country.
a written plan for a representative form of government
Representative democracy and constitution.
We elect people to represent us, therefore, it is a representative democracy.
A representative democracy.
In 1789
The US government is a republic, and a representative democracy.
Ordered, limited, and representative government
The USA is a representative republic.
People vote in people to represent them in government.
Representative democracy is a democracy where the people choose a representative to represent them in the government. This representative will then vote for the things the people he represents want.
Yes it is a representative democracy! God Bless the USA!
a total democracy (US has a democracy but it is representative"
The Greeks introduced democracy .