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what does presidential democracy elect

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In a presidential democracy, the chief elected positions are:

- President (the head of state and usually head of government) — chosen by voters either directly (popular vote) or indirectly (e.g., via an electoral college).
- Legislature (national parliament or congress) — members of one or two chambers are elected separately from the president.
- Vice‑president (in systems that have one) — often elected on the same ticket as the president, or separately depending on the country.
- Subnational executives and legislatures — governors, mayors, state/provincial legislators are usually elected as well.
- Local officials and sometimes officials at other levels (school boards, municipal councils) are also elected.

Note: Judges and some officials are commonly appointed rather than elected in many presidential systems, though some countries do elect certain judges. A key feature of presidential systems is the separation of powers and fixed terms — the president does not depend on legislative confidence to stay in office.

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