"Of the people, by the people, and for the people" (Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address.) Is there really any choice by the people of who govern us? Do people really think about the type of people they're electing? Who really decides who's going to run for president? If you wanted to, could you be a serious contender in even a state election? Does the constitution directly or indirectly support a `political class' within the democratic system? The right of the people to have a voice and to help run the country is considered a basic right in a democracy.

Let us examine the highest office in the United States, the president. He is said to be the leader of the free world. The presidency is considered to be the pinnacle for politicians in the United States. Once you've been president you've joined and exclusive club that will guarantee prestige...