Matt Barrow wrote:
"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.

Let me rephrase. PRES & VPRES are the only folks whose names are on
everyone's ballot.

And originally the VP was whoever came in second for President. Of all the
constitution that had to be the silliest idea in it.