We have seen how in the UK there is a new Prime Minister and House of Commons the day after a (snap) general election, not two months like it is in the US, from Election day in November to Inauguration day in January. It may have been necessary in the US back in 1789 when travel was by horse, but this was true for the English parliament back then also. But the British (and other European countries) have adapted to modernity and get a new government quite quickly, but in the US we get two months of lame duck government.
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Because the modern US politicians tend to think of the US constitution as a Dea immutable document instead of a living breathing document where everything can be changes through democratic action. First by passing in the House and Senate, then by being ratified by the states. Considering the shitty state of elections in some US states, the time is needed for recounts.
It’s also important to note the UK is about 1/5th the population of the US in an area about the same as Oregon, and doesn’t have states. Voting laws apply nationwide, and don’t have a patchwork of different rules. This recent UK election was also a snap election. It occurred because the Prime Minister decided to call for an election whereas the only has regular scheduled elections. The Snap Election in the UK can be a great help or detriment to the PM. If it’s called during a high point, they could gain seats, or like last night, it can result in a landslide removing the ruling party.
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