Well, personally I think that it is flawed: it limits the inflow of new ideas into politics.
I think that one way to address it is to abolish the electoral college and introduce country-wide representative elections and not a "winner takes it all" system.
Answer: If it makes him loose his place in the team
Explanation:
Seth's decision on sugar-laden drinks is about to affect his place in the team. His decision is a really big effect to the team considering the fact that most sportsmen take sugar-laden drinks as it's been recognized that it gives energy to the body. If Seth insist on his choice it would affect the mindset of his teammates hence they begin to see sugar-laden drinks bad. In order to prevent this knowledge from spreading Seth would be threatened based on his belief and would probably drop it so he remains on the team.
A. Hereditary rulers of a country