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In reply to the discussion: Political scientist predicted that the American system of government was unstable and would collapse [View all]Kaleva
(36,294 posts)11. Which doesn't help much if no one party wins a majority
The French Fourth Republic was plagued by this.
"The Fourth Republic suffered from a lack of political consensus, a weak executive, and governments forming and falling in quick succession since the Second World War. With no party or coalition able to sustain a parliamentary majority, Prime Ministers found themselves unable to risk their political position with unpopular reforms."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Fifth_Republic
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Political scientist predicted that the American system of government was unstable and would collapse [View all]
Cali_Democrat
Oct 2013
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Rereading my own post, I think the question of legitimate authority explains a lot
starroute
Oct 2013
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