I agree that a constitutional republic is a type of democracy, but a democracy is not a constitutional republic. Both systems are a representational form of go

I agree that a constitutional republic is a type of democracy, but a democracy is not a constitutional republic. Both systems are a representational form of government, but in a true democracy the majority rules. In a constitutional republic, constraints are placed upon the government which, ideally, work to protect the minority. For example, in a pure democracy, gay marriage would not be a thing, because the majority voted against it. However, because we are a republic, and the government is compelled to recognize the minority and protect their rights, gay marriage is now legal. I don't think this distinction is "splitting hairs," since it is of vital importance to the minority.