Although the candidates are selected instead of elected, the process has to follow strict standards. 1. The candidates have to be always in the political system.
1 An example of mettle is a soldier's bravery.  An example of mettle is a person who has spirit and courage.
Methanogens are coccoid (spherical shaped) or bacilli (rod shaped). There are over 50 described species of methanogens, which do not form a monophyletic group, although all methanogens belong to Archaea. They are anaerobic organisms and cannot function under aerobic conditions.