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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH

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To: dave rose who wrote (24968)7/21/2000 2:48:39 AM
From: nihil  Read Replies (1) of 769667
 
There have always been elective kingships. Poland was a prime example at the time (elected by the Sejm. The President of the United States was not elected by the people (and still isn't). The Roman consuls were elected. The Germanic tribes always elected their kings and hoist him on a shield for acclamation. The Holy Roman Emperor was elected by the 7 (or so) electors. The other non-elective tradition was consecration and anointing by a priest (as Samuel anointed first Saul and then David). The Pope crowned Charlemagne and assisted at Napoleon's coronation. The Pope was elected by the cardinals.
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