{"id":3745,"date":"2021-01-10T10:43:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-10T09:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-693453-2291131.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=3745"},"modified":"2021-05-22T00:23:32","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T22:23:32","slug":"republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/","title":{"rendered":"Republic vs. Democracy: What is the difference between Republic and Democracy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Republic vs. Democracy: the biggest democracy and republic difference lies in the fact that the rights of the minority are protected in the republic form. While the chosen representatives make the laws in the republic form of government, the voting majority directly takes charge in the case of pure democracy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66002a3aa222b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#what-is-the-republic\" title=\"What is the Republic?\">What is the Republic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#what-is-democracy\" title=\"What is Democracy?\">What is Democracy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#listing-the-democracy-vs-representative-republic-similarities-for-better-interpretation\" title=\"Listing the democracy vs. representative republic similarities for better interpretation\">Listing the democracy vs. representative republic similarities for better interpretation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#considering-the-pros-and-cons-of-republic-and-democracy-for-deeper-knowledge\" title=\"Considering the pros and cons of republic and democracy for deeper knowledge\">Considering the pros and cons of republic and democracy for deeper knowledge<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#pros-of-republic\" title=\"Pros of Republic\">Pros of Republic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#cons-of-republic\" title=\"Cons of Republic\">Cons of Republic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#pros-of-democracy\" title=\"Pros of Democracy\">Pros of Democracy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#cons-of-democracy\" title=\"Cons of Democracy\">Cons of Democracy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#is-the-us-a-democracy-or-a-republic\" title=\"Is the US a Democracy or a Republic?\">Is the US a Democracy or a Republic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#why-did-james-madison-prefer-a-republic-to-a-democracy\" title=\"Why did James Madison prefer a republic to a democracy?\">Why did James Madison prefer a republic to a democracy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#what-are-the-3-types-of-democracy\" title=\"What are the 3 types of democracy?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">What are the 3 types of democracy?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#direct-democracy\" title=\"Direct Democracy\">Direct Democracy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#representative-democracy\" title=\"Representative Democracy\">Representative Democracy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#constitutional-democracy\" title=\"Constitutional Democracy\">Constitutional Democracy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#what-is-the-republic-form-of-government\" title=\"What is the republic form of government?\">What is the republic form of government?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#who-is-in-charge-of-direct-democracy\" title=\"Who is in charge of direct democracy?\">Who is in charge of direct democracy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#who-is-the-father-of-democracy\" title=\"Who is the father of democracy?\">Who is the father of democracy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#is-the-us-capitalist-or-democratic\" title=\"Is the US capitalist or democratic?&nbsp;\">Is the US capitalist or democratic?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#tabulating-the-difference-between-democracy-and-republic-for-better-understanding\" title=\"Tabulating the difference between democracy and republic for better understanding\">Tabulating the difference between democracy and republic for better understanding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#comparison-chart\" title=\"Comparison Chart\">Comparison Chart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#comparison-video\" title=\"Comparison Video\">Comparison Video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/republic-vs-democracy-what-is-the-difference-between-republic-and-democracy\/#key-takeaways-from-the-republic-vs-democracy-discussion\" title=\"Key Takeaways from the Republic vs. Democracy discussion\">Key Takeaways from the Republic vs. Democracy discussion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"looking-at-the-definitions-of-republic-and-democracy-for-clarity\"><\/span>Looking at the definitions of republic and democracy for clarity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-republic\"><\/span>What is the Republic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Republic is a government system where power lies in the hands of public representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-democracy\"><\/span>What is Democracy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Democracy is a government system where the public can choose its governing legislation based on the majority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"listing-the-democracy-vs-representative-republic-similarities-for-better-interpretation\"><\/span>Listing the democracy vs. representative republic similarities for better interpretation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Both Republic and Democracy facilitate a political system that lets citizens elect their representatives that in turn work for their best interests.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Both Republic and Democracy discourage any distinction based on class, economically or politically.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Both are free-market economies.<\/li><li>Both offer freedom to practice any religion.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Citizens have free choice and equal rights in both systems.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Both types support free and fair elections.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"considering-the-pros-and-cons-of-republic-and-democracy-for-deeper-knowledge\"><\/span>Considering the pros and cons of republic and democracy for deeper knowledge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"pros-of-republic\"><\/span>Pros of Republic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>If the laws seem unfair to the citizens, they can always change their leader, who can make better and accommodating laws.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The government protects the interest of every citizen alike, irrespective of his belonging to the majority or minority section.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Constitution puts a sense of self-restraint on the leaders to prevent mob rule.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cons-of-republic\"><\/span>Cons of Republic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>There are a lot of debates, and constant deadlocks as decisions cannot be taken with majority votes.<\/li><li>A lot of time gets wasted in legislation as it must benefit not just the majority but also everyone from the minority faction.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"pros-of-democracy\"><\/span>Pros of Democracy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Democracy is favored for its ability to decentralize power by putting the public in charge of running the government.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Democracy promotes equality by vouching for fair justice for one and all.<\/li><li>There is a greater degree of freedom in trading, practicing religion, and following traditions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cons-of-democracy\"><\/span>Cons of Democracy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Democracy has been known to encourage mob rule where the minority is always under fear of being exploited by the majority.<\/li><li>With a hunger for more power, democracy is infamous for making leaders corrupt.&nbsp;<\/li><li>With too many people voicing their opinions, decision-making is a lengthy and cumbersome process.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-the-us-a-democracy-or-a-republic\"><\/span>Is the US a Democracy or a Republic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The US is neither a pure democracy nor a republic. It can be called a democratic republic, where some of the principles were adopted from democracy and others from the republic. It is a democracy since the people of the US hold the ultimate political power. It is a republic since the elected representatives of the people exercise the political power on their behalf. The government system of the US can also be called \u2018flawed democracy\u2019 since protecting the interests of the minority from the majority\u2019s free will is the very core of its political system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-did-james-madison-prefer-a-republic-to-a-democracy\"><\/span>Why did James Madison prefer a republic to a democracy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>James Madison, 4th U.S. President, preferred a republic form of government to democracy since he believed in the idea of placing power in the hands of delegates instead of the public at large. According to Madison, the representatives can take actions in the best interests of the people they represent without any prejudice. Additionally, he was of the view that a larger republic would do away with the \u2018vicious arts\u2019 of electioneering.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-3-types-of-democracy\"><\/span>What are the 3 types of democracy?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The three major types of democracies are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"direct-democracy\"><\/span>Direct Democracy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct Democracy is a democracy where people directly participate in law-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"representative-democracy\"><\/span>Representative Democracy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Representative Democracy is when people elect their representatives who take part in law-making on their behalf.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"constitutional-democracy\"><\/span>Constitutional Democracy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Constitutional Democracy is when it puts a limit on the powers of the elected representatives to safeguard the interests of the minority along with the majority.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-republic-form-of-government\"><\/span>What is the republic form of government?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A republic form of government is the one where everything in the country, including herself, belongs to the public. Nothing belongs to the private or government entities. It is everything opposite of monarchy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"who-is-in-charge-of-direct-democracy\"><\/span>Who is in charge of direct democracy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The citizens of the country are in charge of direct democracy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"who-is-the-father-of-democracy\"><\/span>Who is the father of democracy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An ancient lawmaker from Athens, Greece, Cleisthenes is considered the father of democracy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-the-us-capitalist-or-democratic\"><\/span>Is the US capitalist or democratic?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The US is neither pure capitalist nor democratic. It can be called a mixed economy that has picked the best features from both forms. That means it is capitalist when it comes to matters of economic freedom and democracy when it comes to public welfare.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tabulating-the-difference-between-democracy-and-republic-for-better-understanding\"><\/span>Tabulating the difference between democracy and republic for better understanding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignfull\"><table><thead><tr><th>Basis<\/th><th>Republic<\/th><th>Democracy<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Origin of the word<\/td><td>The word republic is derived from the Latin phrase res publica, which translates to \u2018the public thing\u2019.<\/td><td>The word democracy has its origin in the Greek words: d\u0113mos means \u2018people\u2019 and karatos means \u2018rule\u2019.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Origin of the system<\/td><td>It originated in Rome in around 500 BC.<\/td><td>It has its roots in Athens (Greece), dating back to 508 BC.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Legislation<\/td><td>The law-making power vests with the elected representatives.<\/td><td>The law-making power vests with the majority.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Binding on the government<\/td><td>There are bindings on the government as minority interests are fiercely protected.<\/td><td>There are no bindings on the government, and the majority is free to exercise its will on the minority.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vesting of the power<\/td><td>The power vests with the individual citizens.<\/td><td>The power vests with the whole population.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Protection of the rights<\/td><td>The Constitution protects the rights of the minority.<\/td><td>The rights of the minority can be violated by the will of the majority.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comparison-chart\"><\/span>Comparison Chart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/democracy-vs-republic-Comparison-Chart-664x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Republic vs. Democracy: Discover their Differences, Similarities, as well as their Pros &amp; Cons. We also will answer some of your frequently asked questions.\" class=\"wp-image-3750\" width=\"498\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/democracy-vs-republic-Comparison-Chart-664x1024.jpg 664w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/democracy-vs-republic-Comparison-Chart-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/democracy-vs-republic-Comparison-Chart-768x1184.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/democracy-vs-republic-Comparison-Chart-996x1536.jpg 996w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/democracy-vs-republic-Comparison-Chart-1328x2048.jpg 1328w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/democracy-vs-republic-Comparison-Chart-788x1215.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/democracy-vs-republic-Comparison-Chart.jpg 1038w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comparison-video\"><\/span>Comparison Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Republic vs Democracy\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sQ0wNXzcZls?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.difference101.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Republic vs Democracy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"key-takeaways-from-the-republic-vs-democracy-discussion\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from the Republic vs. Democracy discussion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The power to govern lies in the hands of the people in both the government systems, whether democracy or republic. The biggest difference between the two systems is the involvement of the majority in lawmaking. Where the majority takes all the decisions in a democracy, the minority rights are kept protected in a republic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republic vs. Democracy: Discover their Differences, Similarities, as well as their Pros &amp; Cons. 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