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According to the [[Constitution of Westarctica]], the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]] bears overall responsibility for the daily management of the [[Government of Westarctica]]. He is assisted in this task by the many functionaries of his government. | According to the [[Constitution of Westarctica]], the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]] bears overall responsibility for the daily management of the [[Government of Westarctica]]. He is assisted in this task by the many functionaries of his government. | ||
[[Grand Duke Travis]], as the founder of the nation, has also been | [[Grand Duke Travis]], as the founder of the nation, has also been its longest-serving leader and has wielded significant influence over the governance of Westarctica. In addition to passing laws through [[Royal Decrees]], he manages the [[Peerage of Westarctica]] and serves as the ''font of honor'' for the [[orders of Westarctica]]. Although the 2020 Constitution transformed Westarctica into a Constitutional Monarchy, in practice the Grand Duke may still exercise near-autocratic authority in times of crisis. | ||
The Crown of Westarctica is hereditary and the [[Grand Duke]] is required by law to provide a [[Succession to the Crown and Throne of Westarctica|list of potential successors]], although these successors have the right to refuse the crown. | The Crown of Westarctica is hereditary and the [[Grand Duke]] is required by law to provide a [[Succession to the Crown and Throne of Westarctica|list of potential successors]], although these successors have the right to refuse the crown. | ||