Government of the Royal Federation of Huisslandia
The Government of the Royal Federation of Huisslandia operates as a Federal Constitutional Monarchy with parliamentary democracy with the Monarch (I.E King/Queen) being the head of state with the de-facto state power and the head of government (i.e. First Consul) and the Royal Diet having the power of making laws, ultimately there are 4 branches of government which can be further explained.
(Aldeheim Royal Palace in Fortstad; Royal Family Residence and Office)
The Monarch: The Monarch has mostly a ceremonial role in the affairs of state. Most of the administrative and policy functions are left with the other 3 branches of government. However the King or Queen is considered the defacto representative of Huisslandia and has certain state powers that grant them certain privilages and that is to act as the speaker of the Royal Diet, and mediator of legislative affairs which includes gaining the Royal Mandate of signing bills into laws via the majority of the votes within the legislature, is the supreme commander of the armed forces and and if need be recall elections and fire the entire government in emergency cases.
(Leightom Manner; Executive office of the First Consul as well as the First Consul's Residence)
Executive: The executive branch is ran by the position known as First Consul who is the head of government. The First consul is democratically elected into government via popular vote of a general election every 5 years with a limit of 2 terms (10 years maximum). The First Consul is held with the highest civil service of the state which means they have the most administrative powers in the federal government. The First Consul appoints members of their cabinet and is responsible for the day to day administration of the federal government. The First Consul is also responsible for proposing legislation and policy within the Royal Diet.
(Royal Diet Capital Building)
Legislative: The legislative body within Huisslandia is known as the Royal Diet. The Royal Diet is a bi –cameral legislative body which acts as the supreme law making body within Huisslandia. The lower house which is known as the Chamber of Commons which is where ills are proposed and voted on, and the upper house known as the Chamber of Deputies is where bills are signed into law under Royal Mandate under the signature of the monarch. Legislation can also be amended as well via majority vote.. THE Royal Diet has the power to approve and scrap federal budgets, international budgets and impeach the First Consul under constitutional grounds as well as hold referendums. Members of the Diet of both upper and lower houses are democratically elected by their district and state constituents for a term of 10 years, and only 1 term can be served (10 years maximum).
(High Court of Huisslandia Building)
Judicial: The supreme judicial branch of Huisslandia is known as the High Court of Huisslandia. The High Court is presided over 7 Federal Justices who have the power of judicial review and can act as the final court of appeal for every state within the Royal Federation.
Legal System: Inquisitorial System based on the Dutch and Belgian Civil Code.
Political Parties
Labour Party Founded: 01/08/1877
Colour: Red
Political Position: Centre Left
Ideology:Social Democracy, Social Liberalism, Mixed Economy
Description: Conservative Democratic AllianceFounded: 18/04/1877
Colour: Navy Blue
Political Position: Centre Right
Ideology: Social Conservatism, Christian Democracy, Fiscal Conservatism
Description: Pending
The Green LeagueFounded: 03/04/1965
Colour: Green
Political Position: Centre Left:
Ideology: Green Politics, Social Liberalism, Democratic Socialism
Description: Pending
The Liberal CoalitionFounded: 26/10/1992
Colour: Pastel Blue
Political Position: Centre Right
Ideology: Conservative Liberalism, Social Liberalism, Economic Liberalism
Description: Pending
Huiss Democrats Founded: 14/06/2004
Colour: Purple
Political Position: Centre
Ideology: Centrism, Realpolitik, Third Way Economics
Description: Pending
The New RightFounded: 20/02/2008
Colour: Gold
Political Position: Centre Right
Ideology: One Nation Conservatism, Civic Nationalism, Direct Democracy
Description: Pending
Cabinet PositionsFirst Consul
Second Consul
Consul of State & Foreign Affairs
Consul of Defence & State Security
Consul of Trade & Commerce
Consul of Justice & Internal Affairs
Governor of the Royal Bank of Huisslandia
Consul of Finance
Consul of Health & Social Services
Consul of Immigration & Citizenship
Consul of Education, Science & Development
Consul of Labour
Consul of Agriculture
Consul of Environmental Protection
Consul of Transportation & Infrastructure