Charles V
The emperor of the Holy Roman Empire was elected by a college of prince-electors. A typical group of such electors was one that existed in the 12th century consisting of seven electors including:the King of Bohemiathe Margrave of Brandenburgthe Count Palatine of the Rhinethe Duke of Saxonythe Archbishop of Mainzthe Archbishop of Trierthe Archbishop of Cologne
The Roman Empire was not a democracy, there were no votes and no voted elected officials. It was however designed as a Republic which had appointed representation, Senators.
Popular votes
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president Bush
The US is not a democracy because, the president is not elected by the majority of public votes, but by electoral college votes. There are cases when the candidate winning the majority of the polled votes was not declared elected, but the candidate who lost majority votes was.
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members are elected by the general assembly through individuals and direct votes by absolute majority(97 votes)
Since the conclave is secret, we will never know the number of votes. However, he had to win at least 77 to be elected as pope. He was elected on the 5th ballot.
by popular and electoral college votes.
by public votes
by public votes