Q. 01 / 128American Government → Principles of Democracy
What is the form of government of the United States?
OFFICIAL ANSWER
- Republic
- Constitution-based federal republic
- Representative democracy
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Context
The Founders deliberately chose a republic over direct democracy, fearing that majority rule without checks could threaten individual rights. This choice was formalized in the Constitution of 1788, which divides power between federal and state governments and among three branches. The term 'representative democracy' emphasizes that while the people hold ultimate sovereignty, they exercise it indirectly through elected officials.
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