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The political system is dependent on the Oan Isles. Therefore, it takes place in the framework of a constitutional monarch and parliamentary democracy. The country shares a head of state with other members of the [[Polynesian Union]], the [[Emperor of Polynesia]]. Because the monarch resides in the Oan Isles for much of the year, he appoints the Viceroy to exercise the role of the monarch on his behalf. This includes signing laws, and other legal instruments, and attending various events. The monarch has the right to warn, encourage and be informed.

The National Assembly comprises the legislative branch and is presided over by the Speaker. The National Assembly passes laws and elects the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is the head of government and usually the leader of the largest coalition or party in the National Assembly. The Prime Minister appoints a Cabinet comprised of Ministers of the Crown who head government departments.

The judicial system is comprised of the Supreme Court and various courts. It dispenses justice, settles disputes and ensures that laws conform to the Constitution of the Kohatu Isles. The Constitution is the supreme law. It provides for a democratic system of government. It delineates the areas of responsibility granted exclusively to or administered jointly by the Oan and Kōhatuan governments, and it can only be amended with the consent of both governments.

Under this system, the Oan government has exclusive jurisdiction over defence, foreign affairs and monetary policy. They share jurisdiction over issues such as oil and trade. Most other issues remain the sole responsibility of the Kōhatuan government. Citizens of the Kōhatu Isles are not automatically citizens of the Oan Isles, and vice versa, but have distinct political, economic and personal rights as subjects of the [[Emperor of Polynesia|Crown]].