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>it just seemed that they were a bit more than that by how they shut the school down.
well, that ruins my headcanon of being optional.
>Perhaps more of commander in chief and the highest arbitrator but has relatively little non ceremonial power besides that.
A figure more than anything. It happens with the contemporary monarchies. They are the first subject for the land but also, the one that has to represent and give example to others. No wonder Celestia happens to teach and give good values to new generations.

>The EEA was designed to teach a lesson and service an episode rather then lore.
A simple plot device... most likely yes. It´s up to future episodes featuring the Chancellor and his motifs. Maybe he could have cheated on Celestia before in order to get that position. MLP introduces a lot of short term plot devices that after some time, get expanded or more relevant the less you expect it. The EEA explanation is up to his next roles in season 8.
>Wonder if will get more background that may help explain things?
Before I have managed to reply this, I have thought the same.

>I think this is the 3rd time in a row ya given them to me. You deserve them too
inb4 a random poster takes them while I am making a detailed reply.
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