Democracy Vs Republic | What's the difference between a Democracy and Republic? Democracy Explained

In this video we take a brief look at the difference between the two forms of government - democracy and a republic. We first do an overview of the two terms, and look at their general definitions. Then we look at the history behind the first democracy in Athens Greece and the first republic during the Roman Republic. Then we look at the common question of whether the United States is defined by being a Democracy or a Republic. We look at what the founding fathers believed as they met together during the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Lastly, we look at what a constitution is and how that unique trait of a republic helps to protest the rights of the minority.

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[Gumby]

"We are a republic if, you can keep it---Ben Franklin.

[maximilianogarciachirinos]

Excelent video. In my opinion I think the US is a Republic rather than a representative democracy because its laws are focus on protecting the individual rights rather than the majority.

[RMNornes]

I know I'm repeating many others before me here, but it must be said. Thank you for basic, straightforward educational materials without bias or agenda (other than education 🙂). Its nearly impossible to find this these days, and I REALLY respect your efforts and content!

[painandsuffer]

"The ideal of a constitutional republic is individual liberty. In this century, great strides have been made toward the goal of subverting our republic and transforming it into a democracy. The foremost tactic of the subverters is the subversion of “language” — by calling America a democracy, until people thoughtlessly accept the term and use the term. Totalitarians have obscured the real meanings and principles of the American government.”
Dan Smoot.

[jameswilson]

America was founded on the principles of a Constitutional Republic which protects the individual from their representatives and mob rule. Our founders assumed that men would be virtuous and honor the Constitution. Lacking any enforcement mechanisms allows unscrupulous politicians to circumvent and violate the peoples contract which is what we have today. Simply put, a democracy is universal equality and a republic is individual liberty.

[noncoincidencesynchronicit]

🗝 Straightforward explanation, that ALL should be able to understand in a few minutes! 👍🏼

[ANTICOMwestcoast]

ACTUALLY... the US is a constitutional republic.

[sherlock]

It was well done indeed. I never cease to be amazed by how many folks don’t know the difference. Cheers!

[ninjaboninjabanana]

Who knew there were so many constitutional scholars and experts on government in the comment section? This was a good video explanation and I use it to help explain the difference to my students. Well done.

[phreakmode]

Dan Smoots take on this is highly recomended for viewing or listening to. He goes 1 step further and points out that the US system is a Constitutional Republic while explaining the dangers of a true democracy.

[abdulazizmohammed]

I like the fact that you are giving examples on each system. Keep going!

[deepblue]

Thank you for the simplistic unbiased explanation of so many misunderstood topics

[naturaldisaster]

I was just thinking about I am getting a unbiased explanation

[allankahn]

Excellent breakdown of the differences! One thing to add is republics also allow the isolation of certain public things that can harm the public at large if left unrestricted. In America's case, we took the Monarchy (Executive branch), Parliament (Legislative Branch), and East-India Trading Company (Corporations) and isolated them together; so all Constitutionally created things, such as the United States (Washington D.C) and its Laws that pass will not effect the Freedom(s) that Americans have by Right. Thus, limiting and restricting the Republic's power to only Persons (Titles or Corporations) they create, and all who bear those Persons.

[wulfbooy]

Pretty sure they knew what they were saying when they said republic.

[rustyshackleford]

And to the republic for which it stands

[sanrasuzumaki]

Thanks for the great info video, just subscribed 😀 and going to check the rest of your stuff, thank you very much 😊

[kellylittle]

This was so good and satisfying at the same time!!!

[tree_side_wind]

Your instructional materials are well crafted. Thank you.

[BW-goih]

The protections of the minority come from the majority support though. Many issues in our country weren't even referred to the Constitution until there was pressure to. Not to mention our Constitution informed our Republic, which in it, enshrines many democratic rights, from voting, to rights of a jury.
As you said, a Representative Democracy feels the most accurate.