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The '''Senate of Westarctica''' is the primary legislative body of [[Westarctica]]. The function and composition of the Senate is outlined in the [[Constitution of Westarctica]] (Chapter III: The Legislature). | The '''Senate of Westarctica''' is the primary legislative body of [[Westarctica]]. The function and composition of the Senate is outlined in the [[Constitution of Westarctica]] (Chapter III: The Legislature). | ||
The | The Senate Leader seat is currently vacant. | ||
==Legislative function== | ==Legislative function== | ||
The Senate is a body of legislators selected from among citizens of Westarctica. It forms the lower portion and general start of the legislative process in Westarctica. Its primary function is to create and pass laws, while aiding in good governance. | The Senate is a body of legislators selected from among citizens of Westarctica. It forms the lower portion and general start of the legislative process in Westarctica. Its primary function is to create and pass laws, while aiding in good governance. | ||
Proposals for new laws may be submitted by either a senator or the [[Prime Minister of Westarctica|Prime Minister]]. Proposed laws must receive a simple majority assent of the total number of seats in the Senate to pass. Proposals that have passed the Senate are then reviewed by the Prime Minister for either | Proposals for new laws may be submitted by either a senator or the [[Prime Minister of Westarctica|Prime Minister]]. Proposed laws must receive a simple majority assent of the total number of seats in the Senate to pass. Proposals that have passed the Senate are then reviewed by the Prime Minister for either approval or denial. Those proposals the Prime Minister approves are passed on to the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica|Sovereign]] for potential approval and ratification into law. | ||
approval or denial. Those proposals the Prime Minister approves are passed on to the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica|Sovereign]] for potential approval and ratification into law. | |||
Any proposals denied by the Prime Minister, but passed in the Senate by a 2/3 or greater majority will be passed on to the Sovereign for consideration. Proposals that the Prime Minister denies, but passed with less than a 2/3 majority are to be given back to the Senate, where they may be modified or dropped. | Any proposals denied by the Prime Minister, but passed in the Senate by a 2/3 or greater majority will be passed on to the Sovereign for consideration. Proposals that the Prime Minister denies, but passed with less than a 2/3 majority are to be given back to the Senate, where they may be modified or dropped. | ||
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===Senate Leader=== | ===Senate Leader=== | ||
The position of Senate Leader is generally the first order of business for an incoming Senate. There are no explicit added benefits to holding this position, and the only added responsibility is serving as mouthpiece of the body, as well as guiding it through the legislative process. On 21 February 2023, Alex "Sasha" Radionov was selected by the sitting senators as the first Senate Leader. | The position of Senate Leader is generally the first order of business for an incoming Senate. There are no explicit added benefits to holding this position, and the only added responsibility is serving as mouthpiece of the body, as well as guiding it through the legislative process. | ||
On 21 February 2023, Alex "Sasha" Radionov was selected by the sitting senators as the first Senate Leader. He resigned from this position on 28 october 2023. | |||
===Requirements to serve=== | ===Requirements to serve=== | ||