In a Democratic Republic, power and authority are derived from the people through free and fair elections. Elected officials are expected to represent the interests of the citizens and govern according to the rule of law and the principles of the constitution.
people are the authority
the constitution
it comes from the people who have been elected to govern BY the people.
In a monarchy, the source of authority typically lies in hereditary rule, where power is passed down through royal families. In a democratic republic, authority is derived from the consent of the governed, with elected representatives accountable to the electorate. In a dictatorship, power is concentrated in a single leader or a small group, often maintained through force or coercion, with little to no input from the populace. Each system reflects different foundations for legitimacy and governance.
Historically, "Democratic Republic" usually meant "socialist". "People's Democratic Republic" (or "Democratic People's Republic" meant "really, REALLY socialist".
Yes. The Weimar Republic, prior to the Nazi takeover was a democratic state.
The United States government is a democratic republic.
Kinshasa is the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, in Africa.
republic
Yes, A republic is a representative democracy where the people vote for representatives to wield power in their stead. Like in the USA
The Roman Republic was neither authoritarian nor democratic. It was oligarchic.
Democratic Republic of the Congo