[Armisael16]

The problem with this technique is that it takes most representatives several years to learn the mechanics of governing effectively - how to laws without unintentional loopholes, what the other relevant laws are, details of particular fields of interest (eg, space policy).

The legislature has to have these details if it’s going to do anything at all. If the representatives don’t have that knowledge they’ll get it from somewhere else. That usually means lobbyists, since they’re (representing) the experts in the field.

[EdwardDiego]

That's what an apolitical public service is for.

America is rather an oddity where heads of federal agencies are political appointees whose terms are contingent on the ruling party.

[throwaway2245]

So then I conclude that this version of sortition will shift the political power now held by experienced politicians onto experienced public servants (in addition to the power they already have).

I am not sure if this would be worse, but it would be quite a different political power structure.

[TheOtherHobbes]

Yes, this is the critical flaw in sortition.

Consider how well jury service (doesn't) work. A highly trained class of influencers can game the system towards their preferred choice of outcome using arguments and techniques that are knowingly manipulative.

You'd soon end up with an oligarchy disguised as a civil service. Representatives would come and go, the civil service would remain and "guide" them.

The real power would continue to be lobby influence - and very likely explicit corruption of both civil servants and representatives.

[devdas]

Yes Minister.