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Mention five factors that make it important for the president to be elected by the people.

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-People give him a mandate to rule the country and act on their behalf and in their interest.
-Makes the president accountable to the people.
-Enable citizens to exercise their democracy rights.
-Election through voting gives the president Legitimacy of the office.
-Shows the democratic nature of government systems.
-Compels the president to take responsibility of his action and those of his appointees.