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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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