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Old 01-06-2017, 04:26 PM   #111
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Originally Posted by afc wimbledon View Post
In some ways the very anachronistic nature, with its inbuilt opposition, of the monarchy makes it the best system.
The Royals all know they are a hairs breadth away from getting kicked to the curb and having to open a kebab shop or the like therefore go to massive lengths to be seen to not meddle in politics.

A president, elected by the people would probably think he or she had a mandate to be involved in the running of the country
Assuming the role is the same as now what happens when the president refuses to sigh a bill into law. It's kind of like how the senate doesn't do anything either but is likely good to be there in case a majority government tries to do really stupid things.
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