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If I had to choose between the two, I would say that the United States is a republic. While it is true that the United States is a representative democracy, the term "republic" more accurately describes the United States' form of government.In a republic, power is held by the people or their elected representatives, rather than by a monarch or other hereditary ruler. The United States operates as a federal republic, with power divided between the federal government and the individual states. The Constitution establishes a system of checks and balances, in which the three branches of government - the legislative, executive, and judicial - have separate powers and responsibilities.
While the United States is also a representative democracy, this term does not fully capture the complexities of the country's government structure. The term "republic" emphasizes the importance of a written constitution, the rule of law, and the role of elected representatives in governing the country.