Is the United States a Democracy?
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| Voting Style: | Open | Point System: | 7 Point | ||
| Started: | 12/9/2018 | Category: | Politics | ||
| Updated: | 3 years ago | Status: | Post Voting Period | ||
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 Con  Pro Under this definition of having a Democratic society, The United States easily qualifies. Contention 2. The United States my be sub-classified as a constitutional republic, But it having voting rights and elections makes it a democracy. A democracy is simply defined as a Democratic society with elections. Contention 3. The argument that the United States isn't a democracy because it isn't a direct democracy doesn't stand. A direct democracy doesn't exist within the definition of a democracy given by Merriam Webster. Contention 4. The United States is the defender of Democratic ideals and democracy around the world. It could not fulfill these duties without being a democracy. |
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Con This is the dictionary that came out under 50 years since the founding of our country. Democracy was known in that era among the Founding Father's as a nation where the people vote for the laws directly. Therefore, The US, According to the set up, Was not founded as a Democracy. In fact, The Founders' disliked Democracy for the nation. The Founders' said that they founded a Republic. Pro gameboy541 forfeited this round. |
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The question should be: is it more democratic then it isn't?
First define democracy then add evidence to state for/against and await responses to rebut.