I am wondering how feudal lords and monarchs would view a system of governance in which people (even if it were only a rich minority of people) elected their own rulers? Can a comparison be made between the views of this system and another elective system like Tanistry? Did the people of the republics from lower classes ever campaign for their own suffrage? Did the ruling elite of these republics feel in any way that they were carrying on a tradition from the Roman Republic?

If I think of any more questions I'll ask them later but that's all for now. If anything needs clarifying, just ask. Thanks in advance!