Talk:Republicanism in the United Kingdom/Archives/2007/April

Elective Monarchy
I just thought I would open the discussion on whether or not elective monarchy should be included in an article concerning Republicanism. I can't see that it is hurting anything, though it is a bit off course for a Republic vs. Monarchy article. Sandwich Eater 00:20, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
 * shrugs If you've got any kind of notable info on that, why not... &mdash; Nightst a  llion  (?) 15:12, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Arguably, on the political science definition of a republic, an elective monarchy is a form of a republican state, thus it could be included. However, on the popular sovereignty definition of republicanism, an elective monarchy isn't a republic... and of course then there's the argument that the Presidential system is simply a form of elective monarchy. So really, there is no answer - if there is a proposal that is notable, then it could be considered. --Lholden 01:38, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
 * The whole section on Elective Monarchy seems unfounded to me unless someone can properly cite any or all of the arguement. Does anyone object to removing the section entirely?  --TrippingTroubadour 21:45, 27 April 2007 (UTC)
 * This charge that the section is silly in itself is quite POV. You cannot dismiss the idea of elected monarchy so easily.  A number of countries have had elected monarchies. Dogru144 23:01, 27 April 2007 (UTC)
 * I'm not dismissing the idea of an elected monarchy. I'm simply wondering if there is a significant movement for an elected monarchy within the UK.  Besides, this section within the article seems like one person's opinion rather than any well-established argument.  If it deserves to stay, it at least should be rewritten with expert references.--TrippingTroubadour 02:41, 28 April 2007 (UTC)