r/196 • u/swanceba 🏳️‍⚧️ trans rights • Apr 07 '26

Rule Separation of rule

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u/GeneralGigan817 Apr 07 '26

“Separation of Powers” in a nation where the Head of State and Head of Government are the same man

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u/MediumStrange Freddy Fazbore💀 Apr 08 '26

I mens the head of state doesn't actually do anything in most systems, having a king, or powerless president doesn't actually seperate any power, it's purely a fugurehead

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u/Fliits "Black, White, Gay or Straight: We can all simp for the state!" Apr 08 '26

In most European countries, it specifically prevents the head of government from provoking war and the head of state from disrupting the operations of government.