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::''Main article: [[Government of Westarctica]]'' | ::''Main article: [[Government of Westarctica]]'' | ||
Throughout the nation's history, the government itself has been as small as one person, but today, has more than 50 individuals serving in various roles. This includes the members of the [[Royal Council]] and the many [[Honorary Consular Corps|Honorary Consuls]] who represent Westarctica's global interests around the world. | Throughout the nation's history, the government itself has been as small as one person, but today, has more than 50 individuals serving in various roles. This includes the members of the [[Royal Council]] and the many [[Honorary Consular Corps|Honorary Consuls]] who represent Westarctica's [[Foreign relations of Westarctica|global interests around the world]]. | ||
The Government of Westarctica consists of three branches: | |||
* The Executive | |||
* The Legislative | |||
* The Judicial | |||
===Grand Duke of Westarctica=== | ===Grand Duke of Westarctica=== | ||
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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. | ||
The Grand Duke is assisted in his royal functions by the [[Royal Household of Grand Duke Travis|Royal Household]]. | |||
Since 2012, [[Grand Duke Travis]] is the Grand Duke of Westarctica. | |||
===Prime Minister=== | ===Prime Minister=== | ||
[[File:Baron Hull Bay.jpg|300px|thumb|Prime Minister Brendan Cook, the Duke of Steventon]] | [[File:Baron Hull Bay.jpg|300px|thumb|Prime Minister Brendan Cook, the Duke of Steventon]] | ||
The [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]] is democratically elected to serve a four-year term in office. From 2010 - 2017, this role was appointed by the Grand Duke, but since 2019 has been an elected position. | The [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]] is democratically elected to serve a four-year term in office. From 2010 - 2017, this role was appointed by the Grand Duke, but since 2019 has been an [[Voting in Westarctica|elected position]]. | ||
In addition to managing the ministers of the Royal Council, the Prime Minister also serves as the Upper House of the legislature, the [[Senate of Westarctica]]. In this capacity, he approves the country's laws, known as [[Westarctican Ordinance]]s. | In addition to managing the ministers of the Royal Council, the Prime Minister also serves as the Upper House of the legislature, the [[Senate of Westarctica]]. In this capacity, he approves the country's laws, known as [[Westarctican Ordinance]]s. | ||
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===Royal Council=== | ===Royal Council=== | ||
The [[Royal Council]] is | The [[Royal Council]] is a small group of individuals who assist the Grand Duke with running the country. They generally are [[peerage of Westarctica|noble peers]] who have gained the trust of the government and have accepted the responsibility of administration. | ||
Appointments to ministry postings are made by the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica|Grand Duke]] with confirmation by the Prime Minister. Royal Council ministers are expected to attend quarterly meetings to discuss their activities with the other ministers while receiving feedback from the Grand Duke and Prime Minister. Beginning in 2025, any minister who missed two consecutive Royal Council meetings risked being removed from their post. | |||
Royal Council ministers may have deputy ministers working in their ministry to assist with specific functions of government. These officials are usually titled "Deputy Minister of ... for ..." to emphasize their specific portfolio and job. Deputy Ministers are invited to attend and speak at Royal Council meetings. | |||
As of | As of 7 July 2025, there are six posts on the Royal Council. | ||
===The Senate=== | ===The Senate=== | ||
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The [[Grand Ducal Court]] serves as an independent judicial branch of the government. It is responsible for interpreting [[Laws of Westarctica]] and ensuring they are aligned with the [[Constitution of Westarctica]]. | The [[Grand Ducal Court]] serves as an independent judicial branch of the government. It is responsible for interpreting [[Laws of Westarctica]] and ensuring they are aligned with the [[Constitution of Westarctica]]. | ||
The Grand Ducal Court may have no more than five Justices. They are appointed for life and may not hold any other position in the government during their tenure. The Chief Justice is the longest-tenured Justice on the Grand Ducal Court and is responsible for presiding over the Court. The Chief Justice serves on the [[Royal Council]] as a legal advisor to the Grand Duke, although they are still independent from the executive branch | The Grand Ducal Court may have no more than five Justices. They are appointed for life and may not hold any other position in the government during their tenure. The Chief Justice is the longest-tenured Justice on the Grand Ducal Court and is responsible for presiding over the Court. The Chief Justice serves on the [[Royal Council]] as a legal advisor to the Grand Duke, although they are still independent from the executive branch. | ||
==Peerage== | ==Peerage== | ||