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jehova · 31-35, M
@BohemianBabe 1) democracy- a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state. Typically through elected representatives.
As i recall thst last sentence was added sometime after Regan. But w\e
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control of an organization or group by the majority of its members.
As i recall thst last sentence was added sometime after Regan. But w\e
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control of an organization or group by the majority of its members.
jehova · 31-35, M
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support for a republican system of government.
"France's historic attachment to the principles of republicanism"
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(in the US) the principles or policies of the Republican Party.
Its a republic. According to the dictionary.
support for a republican system of government.
"France's historic attachment to the principles of republicanism"
2.
(in the US) the principles or policies of the Republican Party.
Its a republic. According to the dictionary.
jehova · 31-35, M
@BohemianBabe republic, form of government in which a state is ruled by representatives of the citizen body
BohemianBabe · M
@jehova But what is a "republican system of government" exactly?
It's a form of democracy where we elect our representatives, who in turn vote on policy.
It's a form of democracy where we elect our representatives, who in turn vote on policy.
jehova · 31-35, M
@BohemianBabe elected officials voting on their constuients behalf.
jehova · 31-35, M
@BohemianBabe again democracy is voting on your own behalf every time on every issue. By electing a representative to represent you it becomes a republic. Bc the person elected is voting on all further issues on your behalf.
BohemianBabe · M
@jehova What you're describing is Direct Democracy. Also a form of Democracy, but not the only form.
jehova · 31-35, M
@BohemianBabe correct the moment representatives are elected it becomes an indirect democracy thus a republican form of government there being representative is what makes it a republic. A direct democracy is a democracy an indirect democracy is a republic. Yes.