I think regarding the elections, it depends on how strong of a boss they are. They can twist arms if they want their guys in, but in a family with strong captains and soldiers, a compromise would have to be reached. The captains may vote, but a very strong boss, or weak captains, leads to the boss and his people having more say. What about big families vs small ones? In a family with 250 members the process might be a lot different than in a family with 20-30 members.