Absolutely it is. Google the difference. A democratic republic ultimately derives power from the people. There are more checks and balances in place in Ameri

Absolutely it is. Google the difference. A democratic republic ultimately derives power from the people. There are more checks and balances in place in America than one person one vote. More info [1] [1] http://www.thisnation.com/question/011.html http://www.thisnation.com/question/011.html