In light of the election, what happens in a republic if you end up with an evil or incompetent people?
957373
It affects everyone.  But it is up to the people to decide what they want, so it can all change at a different election.  If the country has a serious threat, things can really change fast.
710757
Well said. Republicans had their chance and blew it. Greed and political expediency overcame good government. Now they lost credibility with not only the entire world, but with voters as well.  Funny and scary thing is that they still dont understand that what they were doing was wrong.
705616
probably to be governed by the corrupt or the unpricipled, here is my reasoning: \n\nif governed by the corrupt you know it, the media knows it.....and we can watch for that.\n\n\nif governed by by the incompetent, that person will cover up (even unintentionally) and allow the corrupt to become even more so....as the corrupt have a "cloak" so to speak, the incompetent. we have a prime examples RIGHT now in the white house. his incompetence has rocked this nation every which way but loose, need I say more?
1124325
It could happen even if he can't run, he had enough machines rigged last time to carry the vote over to the next election. I sure hope they have that "little problem" ironed out before  the next election, another 4 years of repuglican dominance will ruin this country for sure.
980744
No, I am going independant.  I give up on Republicans, they failed me on immigration  so badly that I'll be furious for some time.  But I still can't vote dem - so I'm stuck.  I think that is what happened in this last election - disgusted reps didn't go out and vote.
927597
in a republic you elect someone to make decisions for you in a democracy EVERYBODY votes on EVERYTHING.
1107549
The last two elections were rigged why do you think the repukes will do any different this time. We need to go back in time to paper ballots and a equal election board in every precinct to ensure free, open and honest elections. If it takes dipping my finger in ink to ensure that I do not vote twice and the dead people do not vote repuglican then that is what needs to be done.  Something is wrong with the repuke's if they do not want this type of an election. When it becomes more important that a candidate is elected then to have an election that everyone can look to as fair we have lost the American revolution and might as well give ourselves up to a dictatorship.
142390
I think you got it the wrong way around. I think elected people are more evil than others.
994359
The People elect the Government\n\nBut the Government does not always reflect the will of the people\n\nAll part of a free republic
946635
A republican controlled state is unlikely to charge a republican for fixing the vote. it is the same for the democrat controlled states.\n\nYou now have not an election, but a competition for who can cheat the most. As Republicans control the most states, it wouldn't surprise me if it stayed that way until the people demand better
536338
the only thing they care about is your vote, and they know most people are to dumb to look into if they did what they said.  then if any one checks into it, they always have a scape goat, it was not there fault it was the other party's fault.
35833
Depends on the country.  It might be:\n\n- laziness (certainly usa)\n- feeling that your vote has no value\n- not liking any of the candidates\n- fear
54880
Nothing, the extremist wing will continue its work until the next Parlement Election (Next year) when people will select the other party and then Government will  become weaker and 3 years later they will select a president from the more peaceful party.\nThey will learn to appriciate those who have done good jobs for them like their former president Khatami.\nPersians are the most Unrespectful people on earth, that guy did great job for them and they only fussed at him.\nThey also have a soccer player who has scored for them most in their history and they only curse him.\nThey need punishment.
983789
American voters are like lambs being led to slaughter. They don't have a clue as to what's going on. The 'Republicrats' have a stranglehold on our political process, which they control - and we Americans continue to allow this corrupt behavior to go on without challenge or significant change.         -RKO-
259933
The people in your county have to elect Judges who believe in our penal system(the key being PENAL). Elect judges who punish evildoers.
494968
If our leaders are elected by the people, and corporations form to fill needs of consumers, which is sort of the same as the people, then we live in the world of our choosing. Sleeping in the bed we've made is tougher than making it, though...can you handle the truth about how selfish and belligerent and stupid people can be...there is no perfect world, and this one is a challenge sometimes. But, if you do right, save a little money, and avoid being an ignorant jackass, maybe try and help others here and there, you'll get further in life, I think...one thing to keep in mind when you read the news is that people do some stupid stuff out there for money. Most countries use money, and most countries have people that do stupid stuff in exchange for money. Be smart about what YOU do, and support/vote for candidates that show the same character. If that doesn't work, there's always recall elections...or move to tanzania...
726329
Quick Fact: The USA is a Constitution-based Federal Republic.\n\nI believe that a government should (almost) never manipulate the truth, unless the lives of millions are at stake.  Then I don't want to know till it's over.  If you manipulate the truth, which IS lying, no matter what the government tells themselves, you have the possibility of losing the trust of those who gave you the job, if they find out.\n\nIf you lead a country well, and have the trust of the nation, if you make a mistake, you need to own up to it.  If it was a well-intended mistake, the people might forgive you (either immediately or over time), or they may choose to remove you.  On the other hand, if you lie to the people, and you get caught, chances are you'll get punished.\n\nNot only would you get punished, and loose any trust you've gained from the people, but you may cause a ripple effect in which the people generally become distrustful of their current elected government.  This can span from a party loosing an election, to a drop of active voters, all the way to a government overthrow.  When you're in such a powerful condition, anything you do can cause a ripple effect.\n\nAnd of course, in my use of the directional word "you", I would be referring to any President or Congressman, or any other elected official who finds themselves in this predicament.