> It's a republic not a democracy. That's like saying that it's an animated film, not a comedy. The republic is a form of government and democracy is a way to

> It's a republic not a democracy. That's like saying that it's an animated film, not a comedy. The republic is a form of government and democracy is a way to involve the people in deciding who governs them. Some republics are democracies, some democracies are republics. > The problem with a democracy is the majority rules. When the minority rules, like in a plutocracy, you've got a bigger problem.