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I just thought of an interesting form of government and would like to hear your thoughts. For this form of government, elected officials are basically elected for life. However, elected officials can still be kicked out of office through a vote of no confidence which can be held (on election day) if enough signatures are gathered. This can happen up to once a year but cannot happen on they ear they step into office. Should an elected official be recalled, they will remain in office for more time than they do now as to give time for replacements to build up their election campaigns
Pros
Allows politicians to plan for the future without having to worry about the next election season
Popular politicians will not have to spend as much time campaigning
May reduce the "lesser of two evils" mentality. Imagine if Trump was recalled. The republicans would nominate their replacement candidate, giving ease to republicans who didn't like either Trump or Clinton.
May force both parties to nominate candidates that the people actually want so that they don't get recalled after the first year
Cons
More controversial figures may have to pay more attention to staying in office than actually running the country. I could imagine Obama and Trump facing recall elections every single year of their presidency.
If constituents are under an ok politician, it may keep them from nominating a great one
May not work as well in a polarized constituency as the other side would be trying to recall the incumbent.
For better or for worse, this system will likely promote centrist candidates.
Pros
Allows politicians to plan for the future without having to worry about the next election season
Popular politicians will not have to spend as much time campaigning
May reduce the "lesser of two evils" mentality. Imagine if Trump was recalled. The republicans would nominate their replacement candidate, giving ease to republicans who didn't like either Trump or Clinton.
May force both parties to nominate candidates that the people actually want so that they don't get recalled after the first year
Cons
More controversial figures may have to pay more attention to staying in office than actually running the country. I could imagine Obama and Trump facing recall elections every single year of their presidency.
If constituents are under an ok politician, it may keep them from nominating a great one
May not work as well in a polarized constituency as the other side would be trying to recall the incumbent.
For better or for worse, this system will likely promote centrist candidates.
