The Sage of Main Street
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Elected and Elitist Come From the Same WordThe terms 'representative democracy' and 'constitutional republic' are not mutually exclusive terms.
What was true in the early 19th century isn't necessaril;y true to today. THere is no inherent oblgiation to cling to the original design, which is why they allowed the constitution to be amended.
America is a representative democracy.
America is all about elections, and the vast majority of elections held in America are DIRECT
Direct voting is held on:
congresspersons
Senators.
Governors
Mayors
Municipal and state office holders of various types.
State Ballot initiatives.
The ONLY elections that are not direct are for legislation and the president.
However, in many states, they have direct democracy on laws called 'ballot initiatives'.
Wherever you have a nation with that many elections you have....(drum roll)............................
A democracy!!!!