"Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net wrote in message
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First off no, the USA isn't and never was. It is a representative
republic. The President and Vice President are the only two
representatives who are elected by the entire electorate. That does give
them a certain higher standing than the other members of our government.
Since you're picking nits, I'll join in:

First, they are elected by the Electoral College, and second, they are
executives, not representatives. Only our representatives are elected by
direct vote, and even senators were originally elected by state
representative.