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== Government ==
The Kelamí League is a confederation of six co-equal nations: the Answikànwèkwe, the Kèxaptunwène'ku, the Pahsaèkatëmatwa'áku, the Sànàksëkwe'iéke, the Shahëwèkwe, and the Thàpèkunkwèké. These nations formed a greater state in 1344 with the signing of the Treaty of National Friendship. While the identities and traditions of each nation remain intact into the modern day, they view themselves as parts of a greater whole. Patriotism, national values, and a combined culture of the League are quite strong, especially in the urban areas. The confederation operates on a benign philosophy of homophily: groups related by common backgrounds and interests competing against each other. A traditional Kela'mué saying, "Brothers before cousins, cousins before family, family before clan, clan before people" exemplifies this mindset. The various parts of the League populace have engaged in good-natured competition for resources, prestige, and territory for much of their history, joining together against less-relatable groups. The ultimate expression of this can be seen in the confederation: while the individual nations may think of their own needs before the others, they will still cooperate fiercely in the face of external pressure.
=== Administration ===
The six nations part of the League's confederacy are termed ''Lakeyu''. This word means various things: nation, tribe, people, nationality, ethnicity. Its contemporary context refers to countries and government-administered territories. The six ''Lakeyu'' are each run by distinct Matriarchal Conventions and represented by Chief Advisors, serving at the pleasure of the Conventions. Matriarchal Conventions are elected bodies, made up of women of at least 60 years of age with experience in administration, economics, engineering, science, and other specialty fields. The Matriarchs serve for life, using their accumulated knowledge and wisdom to guide the ''Lakeyu'' on paths that benefit all residents. Duties of the Matriarchal Conventions include setting a nation's annual budget priorities, debating and creating ''Lakeyu-''level laws, managing the relations between other the other League states, and addressing pressing issues facing the population. These duties combine that of an executive and legislative branch. The Conventions each appoint a Chief Advisor. These officials are the liaisons between the Matriarchs and the various organs of government in the ''Lakeyu''. They officiate meetings of state, bring matters to the table for the Matriarchs, provide context and precedence of prior decisions, organize legal and clerical activities, and ensure that all Convention decisions are fully followed up on.
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