"Republic" means that the legitimacy of the government is perceived to come from the people. ("Res publica", "of the public")
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"Democracy" means that the actual decision-making power of the government is tied to the people ("demos", people, "kratos", power)
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Thanks for trying to explain this to everyone. I do hope they get it.
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a republic also is defined by officials ruling instead of direct rule from the people, elected or not
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