how do you think america has become a democracy?

[garrettwombat]

or if you dont, how has it stayed a republic?

[crazyfingers]

I think the passage of the 17th amendment (direct election of U.S. Senators) was the death knell for the Republic. It'd be a giant step in the right direction if we could get it overturned. I don't really see it happening ever though, unfortunately.

[FrankRep]

or if you dont, how has it stayed a republic?


Because we have Representatives like congress and the senate.

Your vote is truly an opinion.