Whilst the Queen remains titular Head of State in the UK the Prime

Minister is our equivalent of what you call a president.

Any UK citizen (whether born here or naturalised) can stand as a

candidate to become a Member of Parliament (MP) and can subsequently

rise to be head of that party, subsequently becoming the Prime Minister

either by ballot of the people or party if mid-term.

We don't have any of this electoral college shennanigans that you like

to practice your side of the pond.

Gary

Pete Theisen wrote:

> Gary Sutherland wrote:

>

>> When can we expect to see free elections in the USA then?

>>

>> The way the present system works only the very rich can possibly stand

>> a chance of becoming president.

>

>

> Hi Gary!

>

> If you write a killer application and get really rich can you run for king?

>

> If a majority of the people want you to be king for whatever reason,

> will you be?

>

> Regards,

>

> Pete

>

>

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