What is the differences between a republic and a democracy?

[giovonni]

Greeting's to all,
I've always wondered why, most U.S. president's and congressional leader's want to spread "democracy," all around the world? Especially, since the U.S. is a republic, and the majority does not necessarily rule. Who knows the differences between a republic and a democracy? Is a democracy, the only true way for a people to govern themselves? giovonni

[RubyTuesday]

Democracy is 3 wolves and a sheep voting on what's for dinner.

Darn, I just forgot who said that...one of the founders I think...

[Shellie]

In a democracy, everyone votes/has a say in legislation.

In a republic, people vote for representatives to do that work for them.

[Treckie]

One steals the bread, and the other steals the butter off your plate. :mfr_lol:

They are both still ruled by the British Monarchy them anyway. :nono: