Originally Posted by NE_Pilot

germanaviator, here is a hypothetical for you. Let’s say there is a king, and the people love this king. In fact, the people loved this king so much that the reason he is king is because they, the people, chose him to be king. The laws he proclaims are right and just, and in accordance with what the people want. He perfectly represents the will of the people. Would you consider this to be a democracy or a monarchy?