Hierarchical structure of the Empire of Directionland: Difference between revisions
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Members of the imperial family use the style '''His/Her Imperial Highness'''. | Members of the imperial family use the style '''His/Her Imperial Highness'''. | ||
== The Supreme Court == | == The Supreme Court == | ||
The '''[[Supreme Court of Directionland]]''' is the highest court of justice and guardian of the constitution. It ensures that the laws of Directionland, and the actions of the Government, conform to the imperial settlement. | The '''[[Supreme Court of Directionland]]''' is the highest court of justice and guardian of the constitution. It ensures that the laws of Directionland, and the actions of the Government, conform to the imperial settlement. | ||
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The head of the Court holds the title '''Supreme Justice'''; the bench is made up of '''Supreme Judges''' appointed under imperial law. | The head of the Court holds the title '''Supreme Justice'''; the bench is made up of '''Supreme Judges''' appointed under imperial law. | ||
== The Legislature == | == The Legislature == | ||
Directionland has a '''bicameral legislature''' consisting of the '''[[Imperial Parliament of Directionland|Imperial Parliament]]''' and the '''[[Imperial Senate of Directionland|Imperial Senate]]'''. | Directionland has a '''bicameral legislature''' consisting of the '''[[Imperial Parliament of Directionland|Imperial Parliament]]''' and the '''[[Imperial Senate of Directionland|Imperial Senate]]'''. | ||
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The Senate’s chamber is located in '''St. Stylinson''', separated from the lower house in Ironwood to reduce direct interference between the two chambers. | The Senate’s chamber is located in '''St. Stylinson''', separated from the lower house in Ironwood to reduce direct interference between the two chambers. | ||
== The Government (Executive) == | == The Government (Executive) == | ||
The '''[[Government of Directionland]]''' is the executive branch, formally styled '''His Majesty’s Government of Directionland'''. It is responsible for the administration of the empire, national policy, and the day-to-day running of the state. | The '''[[Government of Directionland]]''' is the executive branch, formally styled '''His Majesty’s Government of Directionland'''. It is responsible for the administration of the empire, national policy, and the day-to-day running of the state. | ||
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Key departments include, among others, the '''[[Ministry of Defense]]''' (which oversees the [[Imperial Army of Directionland|Imperial Army]], [[Royal Guard]], and other armed forces) and ministries responsible for finance, infrastructure, justice, and external affairs. | Key departments include, among others, the '''[[Ministry of Defense]]''' (which oversees the [[Imperial Army of Directionland|Imperial Army]], [[Royal Guard]], and other armed forces) and ministries responsible for finance, infrastructure, justice, and external affairs. | ||
== Provincial governance == | == Provincial governance == | ||
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Members of the Province Council are styled '''Members of Province Council (MPCs)'''. Premiers and Vice Premiers are addressed as '''Lord or Lady Premier''' and '''Lord or Lady Vice Premier'''. | Members of the Province Council are styled '''Members of Province Council (MPCs)'''. Premiers and Vice Premiers are addressed as '''Lord or Lady Premier''' and '''Lord or Lady Vice Premier'''. | ||
== Regional and colonial administrations == | == Regional and colonial administrations == | ||
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Such governments are considered '''temporary''', founded with the expectation that colonies will one day be integrated as full imperial settlements. A viceroy is styled '''Lord or Lady Viceroy'''. | Such governments are considered '''temporary''', founded with the expectation that colonies will one day be integrated as full imperial settlements. A viceroy is styled '''Lord or Lady Viceroy'''. | ||
== Municipal governance == | == Municipal governance == | ||
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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. | ||