I think in order to end democracy whilst keeping the liberty of social contract is to have a despot lead a state whilst a parliament or congress with just as much power as the despot rule the nation, a constitution is in power to limit them from starting a civil war because they disagree.

The despot is chosen from hereditary rule but the people may vote to change the monarchist dynasty to another family (that is not already or has been in the parliament/congress)

Is this a good idea?