I think this question arises from the misunderstanding of not realising that people are hypocritical about their preferences. The majority of people prefer for

I think this question arises from the misunderstanding of not realising that people are hypocritical about their preferences. The majority of people prefer for the power to stay in known hands, while enjoying a legitimating ritual that prevents the humiliations and loss of social status that would result from open subservience -- as was the case in less sophisticated models, like the feudal one. It's a win/win, but lying about your preferences is a fundamental ingredient.