ECONOMICS
ECONOMIC SYSTEMS
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Question
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rule by a single political party
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a small group of leaders
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rule by the people
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a single leader
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Detailed explanation-1: -In a pure democracy, laws are made directly by the voting majority leaving the rights of the minority largely unprotected. In a republic, laws are made by representatives chosen the people and must comply with a constitution that specifically protects the rights of the minority from the will of the majority.
Detailed explanation-2: -In both a republic and a democracy, citizens are empowered to participate in a representational political system. They elect people to represent and protect their interests in how the government functions.
Detailed explanation-3: -In the Republic, power is in the hands of individual citizens. In a democratic system, laws are made by the majority. In the Republic system, laws are made by the elected representatives of the people. In a democracy, the will of the majority has the right to override the existing rights.
Detailed explanation-4: -In variations, people may also elect representatives. A republic is similar to a representative democracy except it has a written constitution of basic rights that protect the minority from being completely unrepresented or abused by the majority.