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[[File:GovStructureMap.jpg|alt=An image showing the government hierarchy structure.|thumb|The detailed visual structure of the government of Directionland.]] | |||
The '''[[Directionland|Empire of Directionland]]''' is a constitutional monarchy with a '''[[Imperial Crown of Directionland|hereditary sovereign]]''', a '''bicameral legislature''', an '''executive [[Government of Directionland|government]] drawn from [[Imperial Parliament of Directionland|Parliament]]''', an independent '''[[Supreme Court of Directionland|Supreme Court]]''', and several layers of provincial and local administration. Formally, the executive is styled '''His Majesty’s Government of Directionland''', acting in the name of the Emperor. | The '''[[Directionland|Empire of Directionland]]''' is a constitutional monarchy with a '''[[Imperial Crown of Directionland|hereditary sovereign]]''', a '''bicameral legislature''', an '''executive [[Government of Directionland|government]] drawn from [[Imperial Parliament of Directionland|Parliament]]''', an independent '''[[Supreme Court of Directionland|Supreme Court]]''', and several layers of provincial and local administration. Formally, the executive is styled '''His Majesty’s Government of Directionland''', acting in the name of the Emperor. | ||
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* Oversees a '''Gubernatorial Council'''; elections for the council are called at the Governor’s discretion. | * Oversees a '''Gubernatorial Council'''; elections for the council are called at the Governor’s discretion. | ||
Examples of gubernatorial cities include | Examples of gubernatorial cities include [[Fort Shagogbot]], [[St. Niam]], and [[St. Stylinson]]. Governors are styled '''Lord or Lady Governor'''; Councillors are '''Members of Gubernatorial Council (MGCs)'''. | ||
=== Viceroys and colonial governments === | === Viceroys and colonial governments === | ||
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* '''[[Kingsvalley]]''' – The council leader is styled '''Duke''' or '''Duchess'''. The title is non-hereditary and the Duke or Duchess is elected every '''six cycles''', ensuring a regular turnover of leadership. | * '''[[Kingsvalley]]''' – The council leader is styled '''Duke''' or '''Duchess'''. The title is non-hereditary and the Duke or Duchess is elected every '''six cycles''', ensuring a regular turnover of leadership. | ||
* | * [[Raven's Nest]]– The council leader is known as the '''High Raven''', formally styled '''Raven Most High'''. | ||
These roles carry the same practical responsibilities as a mayor, but preserve historic styles that predate the unification. | These roles carry the same practical responsibilities as a mayor, but preserve historic styles that predate the unification. | ||