"[In a republic] it is not the people themselves who make the decisions,
but the people they themselves choose to stand in their places."
by:
James Monroe
(1758-1831), 5th US President
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 -- marcus, greenwood      
Mostly accurate. There is MUCH more to it than that. By example, in a republican form of government, individuals are chosen to represent nature's law, NOT the voting majority.
 -- Mike, Norwalk     
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