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  • Beggar MidasBeggarmidas@mastodon.social
    Mar 1, 2025, 11:45 PM

    Consolidating Power: The new leader consolidates power by securing the loyalty of key institutions and individuals, and by implementing measures to prevent counter-coups or resistance.

    The primary goal of a palace coup is to change leadership within the ruling group without causing widespread disruption or violence. This type of coup often involves a transfer of power within the existing elite, rather than a complete overthrow of the government.

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  • Beggar MidasBeggarmidas@mastodon.social
    Mar 1, 2025, 11:49 PM

    Constitutional coup- occurs when a person or group seizes political power in a way consistent with their country's constitution, often by exploiting loopholes or ambiguities in the constitution. Here are the typical steps and goals involved:

    Steps of a Constitutional Coup
    Identifying Loopholes: The plotters identify ambiguities or loopholes in the constitution that can be exploited to gain power.

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  • Beggar MidasBeggarmidas@mastodon.social
    Mar 1, 2025, 11:54 PM

    Securing Legal Support: The plotters secure the support of legal experts and influential figures who can help interpret the constitution in their favor.

    Manipulating Legal Processes: The plotters manipulate legal processes, such as changing electoral rules, removing term or age limits, or postponing elections indefinitely.

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  • Beggar MidasBeggarmidas@mastodon.social
    Mar 1, 2025, 11:59 PM

    Gaining Parliamentary Support: The plotters work to gain the support of the parliament or other legislative bodies to pass the necessary constitutional changes.

    Implementing Changes: The plotters implement the constitutional changes, often with the support of a willing and participatory parliament.

    Consolidating Power: The new leaders consolidate power by ensuring the loyalty of key institutions and individuals, and by implementing measures to prevent opposition.

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  • Beggar MidasBeggarmidas@mastodon.social
    Mar 2, 2025, 12:00 AM

    Goals of a Constitutional Coup
    Extending Executive Power: The primary goal is often to extend or eliminate constitutional term limits, allowing the incumbent to remain in power.

    Weakening Opposition: The plotters aim to weaken political opposition by changing electoral rules or invalidating the candidacy of opponents.

    Ensuring Election Victories: The plotters seek to ensure their election victories by manipulating the legal and electoral processes.

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  • Beggar MidasBeggarmidas@mastodon.social
    Mar 2, 2025, 12:11 AM

    Maintaining Legitimacy: By operating within the framework of the constitution, the plotters aim to maintain a semblance of legitimacy and avoid international condemnation.

    Any questions, class?

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