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How though? I don't understand.
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This is from Cliff's posted article and quite frankly might be the most important consideration:
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An apolitical head of state with no electoral mandate can act as a broadly unifying figure and a voice for shared principles while being counted on to stay out of the political fray. While deferring to the democratically elected legislature — maintaining clear lines of political accountability and avoiding gridlock — they can still act as a neutral safeguard for democracy, ensuring the continuance and orderly transition of government.
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Think about transition of government and maintenance of institutions and decorum in light of what has happened over the last many years in the US. January 6th, a significant amount of MAGA supporters questioning the legitimacy of the 2020 election, many Hilary supporters questioning the legitimacy of the 2016 election. Biden calling out MAGA last week as enemies of democracy. It might be good to have an institution above the political parties who has a formal process in place to turn over and transition governments.
There's also some element of comfort knowing there's many other jurisdictions around the world who have a similar governing structure to look to at times of constitutional and institutional questions.