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What is the main difference between a pure democracy and a republic?
In a republic, people vote directly on laws, but in a democracy, people elect representatives who make laws.
In a democracy, people vote directly on laws, but in a republic, people elect representatives who make laws.
In a republic, people have no representation, but in a democracy, people have representatives who act for them.
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The second statement is correct.
Main difference: a pure (direct) democracy is one in which citizens vote directly on laws and policy. A republic (more precisely a representative democracy or constitutional republic) is one in which citizens elect representatives to make laws on their behalf, typically within the limits of a constitution or rule of law.
Note: real-world systems often mix elements — many republics include some direct-democracy mechanisms (referenda, initiatives), and the word “democracy” is often used broadly to include representative systems.
Main difference: a pure (direct) democracy is one in which citizens vote directly on laws and policy. A republic (more precisely a representative democracy or constitutional republic) is one in which citizens elect representatives to make laws on their behalf, typically within the limits of a constitution or rule of law.
Note: real-world systems often mix elements — many republics include some direct-democracy mechanisms (referenda, initiatives), and the word “democracy” is often used broadly to include representative systems.
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