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[@The Spectre]

[@Dinh AaronMk]

More liberal, yes. Segregation starting to end (Very slowly, and only a few states have actual proclaimed an end) But the government went to a full republic, so they don't elect the president directly. Only they elect there governor directly, and that governor is apart of the Council. The council its self can create laws, declare war, and declares what is constitutional, or not. They also elect the president, who, can break stalemate arguments {Except for what's constitutional or not} and acts as a diplomatic figure head. He can steer the council to push for certain laws. The presidents power is extremely limited.
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So basically, the direct involvement of the people's voices in the electoral process of high-ranking office is removed; a privledge and power pretty well enjoyed by all demographics with power of suffrage since at least the turn of the century, if not earlier?