And just what exactly is your government called anyway? There's a monarchy with no power and a guy you elect to run your country but its not a democracy.

We're technically a democratic republic (you elect your leader and legislation is made bu those that you vote to represent you) but its all basically a fancy name for choosing between a stupid hippie or an idiotic corrupted business man (known as the left and right). Presidential elections are classic because depending on the size of your state, that determines how many votes you get. So if you live in rhode island (2 votes) nobody will campaign in your state or give a damn wether anybody there lives or dies while they'll do ANYTHING to make california (54 or almost 20% of the votes you need to get in) happy. I dunno how we made it to 231 years tomorrow, it amazes me.