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Originally Posted by afc wimbledon
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
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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.