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Republic: a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch. Democracy: a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. Voting for elected officials makes us a democracy.

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Anonymous OP 14w

Isn’t this system ruled by constitution and not the will of the majority?

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Not necessarily. If a majority’s desire is for something that comes into conflict with the constitution, it isn’t guaranteed to be changed. If a representative majority’s policy voted on directly conflicted with an amendment such as the first, are you saying the current system would allow for that policy to be implemented?

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Anonymous #1 14w

When did I say anything about a majority? I said eligible members of the population vote for elected officials, making us a democracy by definition.

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Anonymous OP 14w

When those things exist in government, there is inherently a majority and minority vote. I’m just saying that the government’s rule is according to a constitution and not the will of the majority, which makes it more of a republic.

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Anonymous #1 14w

A republic is a type of democracy, which is my whole point. You arguing that America is a republic proves my point that it’s a democracy.

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Anonymous #1 14w

Also, the will of the majority can change the constitution. It’s a “living” document. Kind’ve why we have constitutional amendments.

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