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What are some of the differences between the two?
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Some of the main differences between a democracy and a republic are that in a democracy, citizens vote directly for representatives to make laws and decisions on their behalf, while in a republic, citizens elect representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf. In a democracy, voting is typically done by secret ballot, whereas in a republic voting is open to all eligible voters. Additionally, democracies tend to have more direct participation from citizens than republics do, as citizens can vote directly for their leaders or participate in other ways such as referendums or initiatives.