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    It is not the case that Unity of command in a single sovereign prevents the factional deadlock and oligarchic competition endemic to aristocratic councils.

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    • 1.Unchecked singular power enables catastrophic decisions without institutional restraint, risking state collapse from one person's errors.
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    • 2.Councils distribute knowledge and perspectives; single sovereignty concentrates decision-making in limited cognitive capacity and experience.
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    • 3.Sovereign factionalism often intensifies—court rivals compete for royal favor, creating hidden oligarchy more corrupt than open councils.
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    • 1.Aristocratic councils require consensus, creating veto power that paralyzes urgent decisions during crises requiring swift action.
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    • 2.Multiple power centers in councils incentivize factional loyalty over state interest, wasting resources on internal competition.
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    • 3.Single sovereign accountability creates direct responsibility: poor outcomes damage the ruler's reputation and dynastic interests.
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