Democracy vs. Republic Flashcards
Democracy vs. Republic
Definition Democracy
“A democracy is a form of government in which all eligible citizens have the right to equal participation, either directly or through elected representatives, in the proposal, development, and creation of laws. To put it in very simple terms, it is a form of government where people choose their own government and the voice of the majority rules. Once the majority is established, the minority has no say.”
Democracy vs. Republic
Supreme Ruler
Democracy: The whole population as a group
Democracy vs. Republic
Direct Democracy is often confused with Representative Democracy in the USA, but the US is actually a Republic.
Democracy vs. Republic
Constraints on Government
Democracy: none/ majority rules
Democracy vs. Republic
History
Democracy: Classical Athens
Democracy vs. Republic
Famous Examples
Democracy: Classical Greece and Rome
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Definition Republic
“The term ‘republic’ as used today refers to a representative democracy with an elected head of state, such as a president, serving for a limited term. Even in a republic, it’s the voice of the majority that rules through chosen representatives; however, there is a charter or constitution of basic rights that protects the minority from being completely unrepresented or overridden.”
Democracy vs. Republic
Supreme Ruler
Republic: The whole population as individuals
Democracy vs. Republic
Constraints on Government
Republic: yes; no matter what certain rights can’t be taken by majority
Democracy vs. Republic
History
Republic: Classical Rome
Democracy vs. Republic
Famous Examples
Republic: United States of America
Democracy vs. Republic
source
“Democracy vs. Republic.” Diffen. n.d. web. 30 Jan. 2015.
