[AlexM]

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I dont get what you mean by "the President would be popularly elected, or at least there would be a significant change to how the President was elected".


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Currently, the president is elected by an electoral college (not a direct vote from the citizenry.) Each state is granted a number of electors (2 + their number of representatives in the House, for a minimum of 3.) Each state can then decide how their electors will vote. Most states have opted for a system where the candidate who wins the popular election in the state will receive ALL of the electors from their state.

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I knew the selection wasnt simple, but i didnt think your elections were so complicated.

I assumed it was similar to how we choose a prime minister, where each state gets 1 vote, and when you win the most states you win the white house.

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It's not all that complicated. It's simply a cross between what you have and a popular election.