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Originally Posted by GGG
This is actually the best reason for leaving the current system as is. If you change it to an elected position we end up in a US style division of powers fight. If you get rid of it entirely you end up with a problem if a Prime Minister decides to not follow our social conventions in place in our democracy.
Having a person that is relatively ceremonial but non political who is the highest authority but who essentially does nothing that could step in if say a prime minister decides not to step down is likely a best of both worlds scenario.
Effectively our elected dictatorship form of government allows for decisive action but our ceremonial positions (that actually have real power) protect us from autocratic rule.
And if the ceremonial position ever tried to act against the government we very quickly have a referendum to get rid of it and wed have a constitutional crisis but there is good incentive for no one to go there.
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Which is why the best course of action is to maintain our current system while severing ties with the monarchy. The GG becomes de jure head of state with minimal disruption to day-to-day business.