"Every democracy is a republic." Is this statement true or false? Explain.
False. Not every democracy is a republic. A democracy means rule by the people through elections, while a republic means the head of state is elected, not hereditary. Countries like the UK, Canada, and Sweden are democracies but not republics because they have a monarch as the head of state.
Explanation
The chapter explains the difference between democracy and republic on Page 7. A democracy focuses on 'rule by the people' where people have the power to choose their government through elections. A republic is a form of government where the head of state is elected by the people rather than being a king or queen who inherits power. The chapter specifically states: 'But not all democracies are republics; for example, the UK, Canada, and Sweden are democracies but not republics — they each have a monarch.'