2006-12-14 14:30:59 · 10 answers · asked by Kimberly Jean 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
By getting more votes than anyone else.
2006-12-14 15:00:08 · answer #1 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 15⤊ 0⤋
The head of state in a democratic country is selected through a majority vote of the people and maintains power through the constitution until the end of his term.
2006-12-14 22:34:16 · answer #2 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What, is this an SAT question!?!?!?
To answer your question, they campaign to be elected. The candidate with a plurality of votes (meaning they have more votes of any other candidate) wins, unless there is a rule saying that a majority is needed to elect a leader, which means at least 50% is required to win. This is the simplest possible answer.
People get advanced degrees answering this question fully.
2006-12-14 22:36:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Democracy is merely an illusion. A leader comes to and maintains power in this way...
http://www.rense.com/general58/suspre.htm
2006-12-14 22:34:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a democracy, who ever gets the most votes wins.
In a republic, the terms of office and the duties of that office are spelled out in a constitution. The Constitution also provides for removal of the president.
Aren't you glad that you live in a republic?
2006-12-14 22:37:06 · answer #5 · answered by iraqisax 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They come into power through votes and maintain power by trying not to anger the ones who put him/her into office.
2006-12-14 22:34:00 · answer #6 · answered by Jen :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A simple answer is by direct elections.
2006-12-14 22:34:19 · answer #7 · answered by lotstodo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a) Through elections.
b) Through winning more elections.
2006-12-14 22:33:57 · answer #8 · answered by rishi_is_awake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Manipulating the unwashed masses.
2006-12-14 22:32:48 · answer #9 · answered by usarocketman 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He/she is elected, then re-elected, then re-elected...
2006-12-14 22:33:13 · answer #10 · answered by Wocka wocka 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋