this would be called apples
No "one person" is "in charge" of a true democracy. [an over-simplified version] Representatives from among the populace are elected by the citizens of the country to represent their interests and when consensus is reached among the varying representatives, law are passed by which the nation governs itself.
A national executive would be elected for life. This idea was shot down by George Washington, among others, who feared that a leader elected for life would turn too quickly into something like a king.
Obama is the president of the USA now, John McCain will not be elected now. Sorry. But if he was elected and died Obama probably would take over I guess... if mccain was elected then died, Sarah palin would of become president.
free elections
paint remarks on buildings disagreeing with government officials.
the government leaders are elected by how there life style is. if one is very religious, then he would be picked over a guy specifically studies politics.
this would be called apples
so that the leaders will know what is important to the citizens of the country
An elected Representative who will vote the way of their constituents would want them to vote, regardless of the representative's opinions.
The current government of China is what we would describe as a self-perpetuating oligarchy. New leaders are chosen by existing leaders. The Chinese government is basically a small, select club, which chooses its own new members.
Australia is a democracy. It's leaders and Government are elected by the people.
Their system of government was based on twin kings who were heriditary war and religious leaders. The political leaders were elected by popular vote. Therefore they had popular support, which would not take kindly to efforts to overthrow them.
Showing integrity would be the elected leaders responding to the voice of the people instead of turning a deaf ear to it.
a commission formAdded: A County Commissioner (also known by other titles in other jurisdictions) is usually an elected office. They would have to run for the position and get elected by a majority of the votes over his opponent.
In the right conditions that would be a from of 'nepotism'
There have been many governments that have had religious leaders who are also political leaders. This type of government is known as a theocracy. A modern day example of this would be Iran. It is headed by a President, but he takes his orders from religious leaders who are actually in charge.