Manifestation of democratic and republican state?

Answer 1

Manifestations of a Democratic and Republican State (Sec. 1, Art. II)

1. The existence of a Bill of Rights;

2. The observance of the rule of majority;

3. The observance of the principle that ours is a government of laws, and not of men;

4. The presence of elections through popular will;

5. The observance of the principle of separation of powers and the system of checks and balances;

6. The observance of the principle that the legislature cannot pass irrepealable laws;

7. The observance of the law on public officers; and

8. The observance of the principle that the State cannot be sued without its consent.

Answer 2

In a pure democratic state, decisions are made by the people directly via popular vote. This is very difficult not to mention chaotic in a state of any size. In a republic, the people elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf. This has drawbacks of its own, but greatly simplifies the process of decision making when compared to organizing a national referendum on every issue.

Answer 3

the existence of bills of rights