Constitution Contradicts The Difference Between A Democracy And A Republic

Nowhere in our Constitution does it mention the words democracy or democratic. A democracy is a system of government run by either the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. However, the word republic is mentioned, which means a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives. This is important because it contradicts the assumption that America is a democracy. The main difference between a democracy and a republic is how much control and power lies in the government. In a republic, the government is restricted by a constitution while in a pure democracy the government has no restrictions. A democracy limits the people’s will whereas a republic