he needs a different phrase for "democratic processes," more like "representational processes." he may have good intent and simply not have the precise words.
"democratic" has been conflated in a few ways, as a party name and as a process, as a system of government.
remember in the star wars sequel where jar jar binks makes a speech in their senate and ends it with "for the republic, for democracy" and people cheer. most people don't know the difference. hope the new 1776 program teaches that.