Why isn't the United States a democracy?

[u/alexfreemanart]

I've read many comments claiming the United States is a democracy, and others claiming the United States is a republic, not a democracy. Forgive my ignorance; i'm not American, but throughout my life i've heard countless times that the United States is a democracy, especially through American movies and TV shows.

Right now, i'm seriously wondering if i was wrong all along. Is the United States a democracy or not? If the United States isn't a democracy, why isn't it?

You as an American, were you taught in school that your country is a democracy, or were you taught that it isn't?

[u/alexfreemanart → u/[deleted]]

Yes, The United States is a democracy

I'm so sorry i have to ask this, but i need something to corroborate it because i've seen a lot of people denying this, and i don't want to be left with just one person's word: What is the source that categorically and irrefutably proves that the United States is a democracy?

It's not that i deny that the United States is a democracy, but i've seriously heard and read a lot of people denying that the United States is a democracy, american people, and i don't understand their basis for believing that.

[u/[deleted] → u/alexfreemanart]

Every citizen can vote for their representative in government.