> Yes, spend a couple of moments reading up on the EC. The rules haven't changed in a long time. Even if you don't like it, that's only how the president is elected. Federal representatives for the state are elected by getting the most votes in a district.

So... it makes what the gp is saying true? It means the government is indeed by the people? I don't follow.

> Every election system that allows more than two candidates or allows people to skip voting has this flaw.

Again, how is that supposed to make gp's statement true?

GP's statement:

> The government is elected by the people [...]