Politics & Government of Dakoin
This article explains the system of governance in Dakoin, and related political articles.
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Congress
Congress' powers and roles are explained in the Constitution of Dakoin. In the Second Article, the Congress is recognised as the sole legislative branch of government as well as granting her the powers of scrutiny over government. Being a parliamentary system, the Core Executive (Cabinet and her Ministers) is formed by Congress.
Assembly
The Assembly is the lower house of Dakoin. Members, known as 'Assembly Members (AM)' are elected under the plurality voting system with each AM representing a single member constituency. There are currently 318 Assembly Members, elected once every four ears under universal suffrage.
Role
Primary amongst the role of the Assembly is the supplying of the Core Executive. Due to size the Assembly supplies the vast majority, if not all, of the Core Executive. By constitution it has several concurrent powers, these being those shared with the Senate. Amongst these is the power to pass legislation (the same Bill, as explained later, must pass both chambers of Congress) and amend the constitution - by 2/3 + 1 majority. The Assembly's exclusive powers include initiating money bills and, by convention, scrutinise the executive - as so many arrive from the Assembly. The Assembly has the key power of impeachment over the President and any Supreme Court judge. Equally, it also confirms appointments to the Supreme Court.
Senate
Under the Kingdom of Dakoin the twenty-five regions of Dakoin were granted large autonomy. In agreement with this, great power was given to the regions once the Republic was created. Each region has not only great devolved powers but also power in the legislature. Each region elects two 'Senators', one every four years, for an eight year term. Following the succession of Baile in 1987 there are 48 Senators, each (like the Assembly) elected by universal suffrage.
Role
The Senate shares concurrent powers with the Assembly and thus plays a vital role in legislative and constitutional matters. Exclusive to the Senate, however, is the power to ratify treaties and try cases of impeachment. The Senate is heavily respected as a 'voice for the regions in government' and for this reason it is so greatly involved beyond what many see as a total lack of representation.
