MSNBC Velshi June 4, 2024 12:37:00
America. take the definition of a republic as a rejection of democracy is disingenuous. the main difference in the united states constitution is the extent to which they directly control the process of making laws. our constitutionally mandated use of the electoral college system as opposed to popular vote means that america is not invited to democracy. the u.s. is not a popular or pure democracy in that sense. we were reminded that in 2016. hillary clinton won more votes than her opponent by millions, yet donald trump won the presidency because of electoral college math. we do have representa...