Why the United States was Designed as a Republic

 https://www.shestokas.com/constitution-educational-series/why-the-united-states-was-designed-as-a-republic/

https://www.heritage.org/american-founders/report/america-republic-not-democracy

"Contrary to popular belief, America is not, nor was it meant to be, a pure democracy nor a democratic republic. America is a republic. Nevertheless, more and more voices today are calling for America to become a direct democracy.”