by Jimmy F. March 23, 2007
A form of government which America has never been in. In a democracy we would vote and popular vote would decide our president.
In our form of governemnt, a republic, we elect representatives which then get to vote with "our interests at heart".,
In our form of governemnt, a republic, we elect representatives which then get to vote with "our interests at heart".,
by Elitist January 18, 2004
by GuestBob February 24, 2005
The notion that millions who cannot order their own lives properly are somehow still at least minimally qualified to participate in the ordering of the lives of millions.
by Ambrose September 21, 2005
reporter: "President bush why are americans going to war - oh I beg your pardon -I meant pre-emptive strike- with iraq if a 87% majority of american citizens do not condone the act?
bush: ..uh...um...democracy! yo mama! thats right, you heard me. democracy biatch.
bush: ..uh...um...democracy! yo mama! thats right, you heard me. democracy biatch.
by chris wango November 19, 2005
What America isn't.
by devilzukin December 4, 2003
Taken from the Greek 'demos' and 'kratos' ('people' and 'power' respectively), it refers to the system of government in which the entire population effectively rules through a concentrated body which relies on the population's opinion as a source for its policies.
by RyanM January 3, 2004