Kaastas

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The Kaastas (Asahri: كاسطس, sing. كاسطة), or Aldaari Castes, are the colloquial name for the organization of Aldaari society and legislature. Upon becoming adults at 16, Aldaari citizens choose a caste to join out of three depending on the career field they wish to work in; the options being the Amanshii (أمنشي), the Religious Caste, the Kauda (كودة), known as the Military Caste, or the Jintay (جنتاي), the Civil Caste. From there on, they only vote for representatives in the House respective to them. For example, a professor at a university (a member of the Amanshii) would be able to vote for their district representative in the First House, but not in the Second or Third Houses. In addition, some decisions made by the First House are only applied to members of the Amanshii, and likewise with the other two - although most issues, including federal laws and tax requirements, are settled by all three working in tandem. The most important role of each house is to choose an Advisor who will be a part of the Mutadiit's inner circle and help them make crucial decisions. The current Advisors are Anahid Terzian for the Amanshii, Azniv Haviiz for the Kauda, and Omar Naciri for the Jintay. Many Aldaari consider the official international names of the castes to be misleading, as members of the "Religious Caste," the Amanshii, are primarily educators and scientists and the "Military Caste" of the Kauda is made up of diplomats, consuls, and administrators.