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| − | Terranihil is a unitary dominant-party semi-presidential republic. Executive power is vested in the [[President of Terranihil| | + | Terranihil is a unitary dominant-party semi-presidential republic. Executive power is vested in the [[President of Terranihil|president]] and the cabinet, and legislative power is vested in the [[Havrtarsh]] or parliament and the [[Prime Minister of Terranihil|Prime Minister]]. The nation's politics have been dominated by the [[National Progressive Party|National Progressive Party (NPP)]] since 1938. |
The de jure framework outlined by the [[Terranilian Consitution]] and in practice from the Republic's establishment in 1868 to 1914 was essentially a parliamentary republic in which the parliament is the most powerful instutition and the prime minister the most powerful individual. However, after reforms in the 1910s, it shifted to become a semi-presidential republic, with the president gaining more leeway. | The de jure framework outlined by the [[Terranilian Consitution]] and in practice from the Republic's establishment in 1868 to 1914 was essentially a parliamentary republic in which the parliament is the most powerful instutition and the prime minister the most powerful individual. However, after reforms in the 1910s, it shifted to become a semi-presidential republic, with the president gaining more leeway. | ||
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Since 1938, the National Progressive Party has dominated Terranilian politics, essentially making the nation a one-party state. The party's ideology and goals have significantly changed over the years, as internal party power struggles have led to new leadership taking control of the party and thus the government under the name of the same party. | Since 1938, the National Progressive Party has dominated Terranilian politics, essentially making the nation a one-party state. The party's ideology and goals have significantly changed over the years, as internal party power struggles have led to new leadership taking control of the party and thus the government under the name of the same party. | ||
| − | The | + | The president is elected every four years via a two-round voting system in which the president must recieve a majority of votes, either in the multi-candidate first round or in the second round after all candidates but two have been eliminated. The parliament has 480 seats and Members of Parliament are elected via a combination of single transferable vote and general ticket voting. Justices on [[Supreme Court of Terranihil]] are appointed by the prime minister and approved by parliament and president. |
== History == | == History == | ||
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| + | The Terranilian Parliament was established in 1683 to serve as the legislative body of the [[Terranilian Empire]]. It originally had 60 members, five for each of the twelve governorates. After the division of each governorate into five districts 1803, the Parliament was expanded to 120 seats in 1804, adding a seat for each district. | ||
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| + | After the end of the [[Terranilian Civil War]] in 1868, the parliament, the governors, and other top officials rewrote the constitution. They increased the seats of the parliament from 120 to 360, adding four more seats per district. Members of Parliament were elected every four years via a single transferable vote system. Parliament would elect a prime minister who acted as the head of government. | ||
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| + | The new constitution also established the role of the president. The original presidential powers and responsibilities included acting as a national leader in a ceremonial capacity, foreign relations, appointing directors for [[Departments of Terranihil|departments]], approving other appointments, and acting as commander-in-chief. The President was supposed to have limited participation in politics, with their powers being mostly reserved for approvals and war time. The President was allowed increased power during states of emergency. They are elected in a two-round voting process. | ||
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| + | In 1914, parliament voted to add 120 more seats that are not related to a constituency. Voters vote for a party rather than candidates and seats are allocated proportionally to each party via a divisor method. | ||
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| + | In the early 1900s, the Terranilian political system began to shift... | ||
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== Executive == | == Executive == | ||
== Legislative == | == Legislative == | ||
Revision as of 15:22, 23 June 2022
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| Polity type | Unitary dominant-party semi-presidential republic |
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| Constitution | Terranillian Constitution |
| Legislative branch | |
| Meeting place | Minaltar Palace |
| Presiding officer | , Prime Minister |
| Executive branch | |
| Head of State | |
| Title | President |
| Appointer | Bundesversammlung |
| Head of Government | |
| Title | Federal Chancellor |
| Appointer | President |
| Cabinet | |
| Name | Cabinet of Terranihil |
| Leader | President |
| Deputy leader | Vice President |
| Appointer | President |
| Headquarters | Prime Minister |
| Ministries | 14 |
| Judicial branch | |
| Name | Judiciary of Terranihil |
| Constitutional Court | |
| Seat | Minaltar |
Terranihil is a unitary dominant-party semi-presidential republic. Executive power is vested in the president and the cabinet, and legislative power is vested in the Havrtarsh or parliament and the Prime Minister. The nation's politics have been dominated by the National Progressive Party (NPP) since 1938.
The de jure framework outlined by the Terranilian Consitution and in practice from the Republic's establishment in 1868 to 1914 was essentially a parliamentary republic in which the parliament is the most powerful instutition and the prime minister the most powerful individual. However, after reforms in the 1910s, it shifted to become a semi-presidential republic, with the president gaining more leeway.
Since 1938, the National Progressive Party has dominated Terranilian politics, essentially making the nation a one-party state. The party's ideology and goals have significantly changed over the years, as internal party power struggles have led to new leadership taking control of the party and thus the government under the name of the same party.
The president is elected every four years via a two-round voting system in which the president must recieve a majority of votes, either in the multi-candidate first round or in the second round after all candidates but two have been eliminated. The parliament has 480 seats and Members of Parliament are elected via a combination of single transferable vote and general ticket voting. Justices on Supreme Court of Terranihil are appointed by the prime minister and approved by parliament and president.
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History
The Terranilian Parliament was established in 1683 to serve as the legislative body of the Terranilian Empire. It originally had 60 members, five for each of the twelve governorates. After the division of each governorate into five districts 1803, the Parliament was expanded to 120 seats in 1804, adding a seat for each district.
After the end of the Terranilian Civil War in 1868, the parliament, the governors, and other top officials rewrote the constitution. They increased the seats of the parliament from 120 to 360, adding four more seats per district. Members of Parliament were elected every four years via a single transferable vote system. Parliament would elect a prime minister who acted as the head of government.
The new constitution also established the role of the president. The original presidential powers and responsibilities included acting as a national leader in a ceremonial capacity, foreign relations, appointing directors for departments, approving other appointments, and acting as commander-in-chief. The President was supposed to have limited participation in politics, with their powers being mostly reserved for approvals and war time. The President was allowed increased power during states of emergency. They are elected in a two-round voting process.
In 1914, parliament voted to add 120 more seats that are not related to a constituency. Voters vote for a party rather than candidates and seats are allocated proportionally to each party via a divisor method.
In the early 1900s, the Terranilian political system began to shift...
