Republic vs. democracy Rule by Law vs. Rule by majority A republic - TopicsExpress



          

Republic vs. democracy Rule by Law vs. Rule by majority A republic is representative government ruled by law (the constitution). A democracy is direct government ruled by the majority (mob rule). A republic recognizes the inalienable rights of the individuals while democracies are only concerned with group wants or needs (the public good). More of the article below. I for one will not be ruled by a mob. The United States is a Federal republic not a Democracy.
Posted on: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 14:31:37 +0000

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