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== Executive Branch == | == Executive Branch == | ||
{{ | {{main|Prime Minister of Palmshire}} | ||
The head of government is [[Prime Minister of Palmshire|Prime Minister]] while the head of state is the [[Monarchy of Palmshire|Sovereign]]. | The head of government is [[Prime Minister of Palmshire|Prime Minister]] while the head of state is the [[Monarchy of Palmshire|Sovereign]]. | ||
Under the Palmshire constitution, executive authority lies with the Sovereign. This authority is exercised only by, or on the advice of, the | Under the Palmshire constitution, executive authority lies with the Sovereign. This authority is exercised only by, or on the advice of, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. | ||
The current Prime Minister of Palmshire is the [[ | The current Prime Minister of Palmshire is the [[Graystripe]], leader of the [[Liberal Democrat]], who was appointed by [[Legion I of Palmshire|King Legion]], on 13 November [[2017]]. | ||
== Parliament of Palmshire == | == Parliament of Palmshire == | ||
{{ | {{main|Parliament of Palmshire}} | ||
The '''Parliament of Palmshire''' | The '''Parliament of Palmshire''' is unicameral legislature. Prime Minister and Cabinet ministers must sit in the Parliament. | ||
Simple majority is required for any bills to be passed in | Simple majority is required for any bills to be passed in the Parliament as the [[List of Acts of the Parliament of Palmshire, 2010–2019|Acts of Parliament]]. Once bills is passed, it is usually given Royal Assent by the Sovereign before it can take effect. Royal Assent being withheld by the Sovereign is equivalent to veto but this has not been done since 2011. | ||
The Parliament usually meets only between March to December every year and meets monthly. A quorum of at least three members present is required for | The Parliament usually meets only between March to December every year and meets monthly. A quorum of at least three members present is required for the Parliament to be able to transact its business. Notice that this quorum will not be raised even if the Parliament gained new seats. | ||
=== | === Members and Lords of Parliament === | ||
'''Members of Parliament''' are elected by towns to the Commons at the end of every parliamentary term to represent them there. '''Lords of Parliament''' are those appointed to the Parliament for life who possesses the peerages or titles of nobility and not subject to election. Peerages are created by the Sovereign on advice of Prime Minister. | |||
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Peerages created by the Sovereign is inheritable. The only stipulation is that the heirs must be an active citizen of [[Virtual Paradise]] and has a property within Palmshire territories. If the current holder of a peerage wishes to name a heir, they must submit name of their heir to the Crown to be so entered into the records. | |||
Peerages created by the Sovereign is inheritable. The only stipulation is that the heirs must be an active citizen of [[Virtual Paradise]] and has a property within Palmshire territories. If the current holder of a peerage wishes to name a heir, they must submit name of their heir to the | |||
== Local Government == | == Local Government == | ||
{{ | {{main|Local government in Palmshire}} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:49, 18 February 2018
Government of the Kingdom of Palmshire is the central government of the Kingdom of Palmshire. Palmshire does not have a written constitution.
Executive Branch
- Main article: Prime Minister of Palmshire
The head of government is Prime Minister while the head of state is the Sovereign.
Under the Palmshire constitution, executive authority lies with the Sovereign. This authority is exercised only by, or on the advice of, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.
The current Prime Minister of Palmshire is the Graystripe, leader of the Liberal Democrat, who was appointed by King Legion, on 13 November 2017.
Parliament of Palmshire
- Main article: Parliament of Palmshire
The Parliament of Palmshire is unicameral legislature. Prime Minister and Cabinet ministers must sit in the Parliament.
Simple majority is required for any bills to be passed in the Parliament as the Acts of Parliament. Once bills is passed, it is usually given Royal Assent by the Sovereign before it can take effect. Royal Assent being withheld by the Sovereign is equivalent to veto but this has not been done since 2011.
The Parliament usually meets only between March to December every year and meets monthly. A quorum of at least three members present is required for the Parliament to be able to transact its business. Notice that this quorum will not be raised even if the Parliament gained new seats.
Members and Lords of Parliament
Members of Parliament are elected by towns to the Commons at the end of every parliamentary term to represent them there. Lords of Parliament are those appointed to the Parliament for life who possesses the peerages or titles of nobility and not subject to election. Peerages are created by the Sovereign on advice of Prime Minister.
Peerages created by the Sovereign is inheritable. The only stipulation is that the heirs must be an active citizen of Virtual Paradise and has a property within Palmshire territories. If the current holder of a peerage wishes to name a heir, they must submit name of their heir to the Crown to be so entered into the records.
Local Government
- Main article: Local government in Palmshire