Sel Appan Government
Currently, the government is a Parliamentary Republic. It has three main branches and one mainly ceremonial branch. Below this there are more localized provinical and town governements.
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National Government
Executive Branch
The first branch is the executive branch, headed by a chancellor. Currently, the chancellor is Jonas Pavlov. The chancellor is the one who signs or vetos bills passed by parliament. He or she may also introduce a bill to parliament. They are even given time to debate, or in some cases, filibuster. In addition, the chancellor appoints five members to the Supreme Court. The chancellor is elected every seven years
Ministries
The following are all the ministries and their respective ministers.
State Ministry-Ngu Phuok Dinh
Energy Ministry-Edward Fellows
Defense Ministry-Col. Jefferson Franklin
Foreign Affairs Ministry-Charles Garther
Commerce Ministry-Alexandra Nart
Health Ministry-Dr. William Spart
Environmental Ministry-Daniel Ithew
Natural Disaster Ministry-Bill Mahr
Terrorism Ministry-Ozam Bedland
Agriculture Ministry-Liam MacTurtle
Interior Ministry-Herbert Latortue
Labor Ministry-Timothy Rewes
Housing Ministry-Cecilia Aber
Transportation Ministry-Harold Elder
Education Ministry-Peace Mission
Legislative Branch
The second branch is the legislative branch. It is made up of 351 representatives from each of the province. Each province elects ten representatives. To create an odd number of representatives, the capital city of Nemnenait elects its own representative as well. All representatives have the power to introduce, debate, and filibuster bills. Also, parliament appoints six members to the Supreme Court. The representatives are elected every seven years.
Judicial Branch
The third branch is the judicial branch. It is made up only of the Supreme Court. The Supreme court has eleven justices. Five are appointed by the chancellor and the remaining six are appointed by parliament. All justices serve for life or retirement. When a justice retires or dies, whoever appointed them appoints a new justice. For example, if a justice appointed by a chancellor dies, the current chancellor will appoint a new one. To appoint a justice, parliament must have 235 members back him or her(one more than two-thirds).
Current Justices(Note-the first five were appointed by the Chancellor, while the latter six were appointed by Parliament):
Vladmir Ilyidge Leno
Zao Medong
Moe Chimney
Sofia Jalin
Jay Topleski
Alan Grant
Kelly Spelzburg
James Underwood
Alistair Fitzgerald
James Noureish
Mel Ziller
Grand Archduchy
The fourth, mostly ceremonial branch is the Grand Archduchy. It is headed by the Grand Archduke or Grand Archduchess. Currently, its leader is Grand Archduke Kirby II. The Grand Archduchy welcomes foreign diplomats and often is Sel Appa's diplomat to other nations. He or she is more of a figurehead than an afctual power. However, they can request a bill be considered and are allowed to speak on its behalf. Chancellor Ngu Phuok Dinh has been trying to get the Grand Archduchy the power to appoint one of the eleven justices of the Supreme Court. the Grand Archduchy serves until death or abdication.
Grand Archdukes
1436-1489 Marcus I-First Grand Archduke
1489-1493 Marcus II-son
1493-1506 Alex I-brother
1506-1522 Alex II-son
1522-1589 Alexa I-daughter
1589-1597 Leon I-son
1597-1621 Leon II-son
1621-1653 Leon III-son
1653-1674 Louis I-brother
1674-1705 Louis II-son
1705-1740 Alexa II-sister
1740 Louise-assumed power, but murdered by Alexa III and others
1741-1782 Alexa III-daughter of Alexa II
1782-1813 Louis III-son
1813-1846 Louis IV-son
1846-1874 Alexa IV-sister
1874-1912 Alexa V-daughter
1912-1928 Alex III-son
1928-1956 Alex IV-son
1956-2005 Kirby I-son
1 February 2005 to 6 April 2005-Grand Archduchy abolished
2005-Present Kirby II-son; first Grand Archduke of the Reenstatement
Provinical Government
Executive Branch
The provinicial executive is the governor. The governor oversees his or her province's Council of Mayors. The governor only has the power to introduce, sign, and veto legislation. A veto can be overridden by two-thirds majority. The governor is elected every four years.
Legislative Branch
The provinical legisltive branch is the Council of Mayors. It is actually made up not mayors, but by people appointed by mayors to represent their town. Each town gets one "mayor". A simple majority can approve any bill. Any "mayor" can introduce, debate, filibuster, approve, or deny a bill.
Judicial Branch
The provincial judicial branch is made up of several Provincial Judges and Appeals Judges. The judges hear disputes and concerns that cannot be solved in a lower court or have been brought from a lower court. The judges are elected every ten years.
Town Government
Executive Branch
The town executive is the mayor. He or she takes care of day-to-day decisions in the town. The mayor appoints a "mayor" to the provinical Council of Mayors. The mayor is elected every three years.
