Because while their government says they are democratic, they are really fascist or strongmen governments
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Answer:
The electoral college
Explanation:
In the midst of the American Civil War, incumbent President Abraham Lincoln of the National Union Party easily defeated the Democratic nominee, former General George B. McClellan, by a wide margin of 212–21 in the electoral college, with 55% of the popular vote.
A president can only serve 2 terms, or a total of 8 years as long as they aren't impeached.