Not 4 years everywhere. Not everyone has the choice everywhere and also, not every elected official is trying to fuck up their country.

As an Aussie, the current government, whilst still crap, is a lot lot better than the previous one for example and they honestly seem to want to make positive changes for the majority of people. Unlike the previous lot who wanted to empower more rich people, downgrade public health systems, help churches and didn't believe in climate issues.