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The problem is, as you have indicated, that the process does not always work. It's far too important a position to let someone who is not at least knowledgeable slip through the cracks.
If someone slips through the crack as you say, it is first because the majority of those belonging to his political party wanted him to slip through the crack. They nominated him. Then in the general it is the majority of Americans who decided for what ever reason experience and knowledge of the issues wasn't needed. But the key word here is majority. No system is flawless.
Then there is the problem of deciding what questions would be on the test, also who determines what answers are right or wrong. political point of view may decide the right or wrong aspect.
The two major parties have monopoly on our political system and thus in having that monopoly they limit the choices of candidates. But in the end who is elected always boils down to the people, even if the people are forced to choice from a very shallow pool of candidates.