that, dear Mat, is true of government everywhere.... a students union of 14,000 students, where only 1500 vote for the officers who decide such crucial things as beer prices! unbelievable!
decisions are made by those who show up though. if the constitution is voted in, and people don't like it, thats their own fault for voting without thinking, or not getting involved when it was debated.
politics is incredibly interesting, a great deal of fun, and a lively source of entertainment gossip and intrigue. it astounds me that its not everyones favourite pass-time.