More simply, a republic is a form of democracy. The people who say 'we're not a democracy, we're a republic' are basically saying 'that's not a dog, that's a golden retriever'.
That's not a schooner, it is a sailboat.
That kid is back on the escalator!
There are non-democratic republics. Fascist states often fall into that category.
More simply, a republic is a form of democracy. The people who say 'we're not a democracy, we're a republic' are basically saying 'that's not a dog, that's a golden retriever'.
That's not a schooner, it is a sailboat.
That kid is back on the escalator!
There are non-democratic republics. Fascist states often fall into that category.