[Boreas]

Originally Posted by donquixote99

A republic is where designated representatives, either of the citizens at large, or of defined classes and groups, hold supreme government power.

A democracy is where the people as a whole hold supreme power, either by direct legislation (pure democracy), or through elected representatives.

A republic in which the designated representatives are chosen by popular election is a democratic republic.

In short, the two terms are not mutually exclusive, and the United States is both.

Can you give reasons why any of the above is not true?

I tried to tell him that way back at post 1054. He didn't get it then. He won't get it now.