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1. What does it mean when it is said that the United States is a

"democratic republic"? Give an example of how our nation is a
democratic republic.

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it means It is a democracy because people govern themselves. It is representative because people choose elected officials by free and secret ballot. It is a republic because the Government derives its power from the people.For example voting for a president
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Answer: when someone describes the United States as a “democratic republic” they are simply stating that we the citizens rule our government, that we have certain rights, and that we choose our representatives.

Should be right I hope

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