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The '''government of Westarctica''' is the system by which [[Westarctica|Westarctican]] rule is implemented. Westarctica is a constitutional monarchy with the nation's ruler, [[Grand Duke of Westarctica|the Grand Duke]], as the national sovereign. The Sovereign is assisted in these duties by a number of people in positions that, as a whole, make up the [[Royal Council]]. | The '''government of Westarctica''' is the system by which [[Westarctica|Westarctican]] rule is implemented. Westarctica is a constitutional monarchy with the nation's ruler, [[Grand Duke of Westarctica|the Grand Duke]], as the national sovereign. The Sovereign is assisted in these duties by a number of people in positions that, as a whole, make up the [[Royal Council]]. | ||
As mandated by the [[Constitution of Westarctica]], the government is comprised of three branches: | |||
* Executive: [[Grand Duke of Westarctica|The Sovereign]] and the Royal Council | |||
* Legislative: [[Prime Minister of Westarctica|The Prime Minister]] | |||
* Judicial: [[Grand Ducal Court|The Grand Ducal Court]] | |||
==The Sovereign== | ==The Sovereign== | ||
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== | ==Executive roles outside of the Royal Council== | ||
There are a number of additional roles in Westarctica's government that do not have a place on the Royal Council. These roles are typically very limited in scope or may even be largely honorary, with no actual responsibilities required of the holder. | There are a number of additional roles in Westarctica's government that do not have a place on the Royal Council. These roles are typically very limited in scope or may even be largely honorary, with no actual responsibilities required of the holder. | ||
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===The Peerage of Westarctica=== | ===The Peerage of Westarctica=== | ||
::''Main article: [[Peerage of Westarctica]]'' | ::''Main article: [[Peerage of Westarctica]]'' | ||
These are the nobility, and they are sometimes consulted by the Grand Duke on important national issues. While they have no formal decision-making power, their voices may have a large influence over national decisions. | These are the nobility, and they are sometimes consulted by the Grand Duke on important national issues. While they have no formal decision-making power, their voices may have a large influence over national decisions. Occasionally the Grand Duke may invite them to express their desires in a one-peer-one-vote system, though he is not legally bound by the outcome of such a vote. | ||
==The Grand Ducal Court== | |||
::''Main article [[Grand Ducal Court]]'' | |||
The Grand Ducal Court is comprised of four justices who serve as the primary adjudicators of Westarctica's constitutional law and law in general in the nation. It is the highest court in the nation, and is analogous to the United States Supreme Court. | |||
[[Category: Government of Westarctica]] | [[Category: Government of Westarctica]] | ||