Actually we do not live in a democracy. We live in a federal constitutional republic. A democracy is what the lunatics at DU want. They would only have to win a few states to be in power for ever.
We should not speak in their language.
What is the concept behind a republic?
The republican system of governance can look quite similar to the democratic style, but there is a very fine line between the two. A republican government is one where the nation is considered as a “public matter” and not the private property of a singular ruler or family. In a republic, the citizens of the country vote to elect representatives who take part in the proceedings of the government and pass various laws.
The United States is an example of a republic. The country is divided into different federal constituencies (states), such as California, Arizona etc. and each of these holds separate elections to elect leaders representing their state. Most of the representatives are affiliated to some political party, and the party with the most elected representatives forms the government.
https://www.scienceabc.com/social-science/democracy-vs-republic-whats-the-difference.html