dlatimer . # .

The McGarvie Model: Your comparison with the McGarvie Model is quite insightful. This model attempts to tie the heart of the McGarvie system with direct-election. Aside from the advantage you suggested, I dont believe a republic can be established via referendum without an evident direct-election component. The use of the adjective \'Honorary\' is designed to move away from the powers usually associated with presidents and would welcome discussion on this important point. In my Senate submission (see link end of article) I suggested that R=presidency, which would be an entity representing the executive government, but still open to suggestions on this.