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Republican Virtue and Democracy in a Republic
Republican virtue emphasizes self-governance and self-control, unique to a republic. The system of checks and balances in a republic safeguards certain principles, like those in the Bill of Rights, from being put to a popular vote. While some highlight the distinction between a republic and a democracy, both systems coexist in the U.S., incorporating elements of self-rule and democratic principles.