Politics of Packilvania

The politics of Packilvania take place in the framework of a unitary parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy. In reality Packilvania is a theocratic hereditary totalitarian dictatorship.

Sultan

The head of state and commander-in-chief of the Packilvanian Armed Forces (leHagan leKharish aBakhilfaniya) is His Imperial Majesty (muMakhnifiya muShahitishme), the Sultan of Packilvania (muShultan aBakhilfaniya). The Sultan, currently Namdun III, accedes to his position via agnatic primogeniture via the male of the Bedonite dynasty descending from Sultan Amhoud I. The heir apparent is the Crown Prince of Packilvania (muMamlukmne muBas aBakhilfaniya), currently Prince Thumim, who serves as an advisor to the monarch and acts as the Regent (muWasiyu) when the Sultan is unavailable.

The Sultan can be removed from his position by the Council of State (luMijhalis aluSuvraan) which is also responsible for proclaiming the ascension of a new monarch and maintaining a list of the order of succession. The Sultan has the power to appoint the Prime Minister of Packilvania (muRayeesgur aBakhilfaniya), the Ministers (meVazeer) who comprise the Council of Ministers (luMijhalis ameVazeer), the Governors of Provinces (meMeer aleDominmne), the Judges (meQadim) of the Supreme Court and the High Courts. He has the power to veto laws and control the composition of the Parliament of Packilvania (luMijhalisgur aBakhilfaniya). He presently works and resides in the Bingol Royal Palace but has access to 21 palaces and castles in Packilvania.

Executive

The executive branch consists of the Council of Ministers of Packilvania (luMijhalis ameVazeer) which consists of the Prime Minister of Packilvania (muRayeesgur aBakhilfaniya), presently Prince Luwadeen, and the Ministers of the Crown. They are appointed by the Sultan (muShultan aBakhilfaniya) at his pleasure. The Prime Minister chairs its meetings and oversees the work of the executive branch. The Ministers of the Crown helm government departments and have jurisdiction over various areas of policy. Together they implement and propose legislation.

Legislative

Main article: Parliament of Packilvania

The legislative branch consists of the Parliament of Packilvania (luMijhalisgur aBakhilfaniya) and the Sultan of Packilvania. The Parliament of Packilvania consists of two chambers: the Legislative Council (luMijhalis aluKhanonifiya) which is the upper house and the Consultative Assembly (luMijhalis aluShurah) which is the lower house. The Legislative Council consists of 300 to 500 Legislators directly appointed by the Sultan. The Consultative Assembly consists of 3,000 to 5,000 Members of Parliament appointed in terms of a decree issued by the Sultan which meets once a year and is composed of representatives of various constituencies.

Under the usual legislative process of Packilvania, the Council of Ministers of Packilvania proposes legislation while the Legislative Council and the Sultan must approve the law. The Constituent Assembly has the power to approve the annual budget and debate and listen to the State of the Empire Address by the Prime Minister of Packilvania. The Legislative Council can summon Ministers of the Crown for questions, implement commissions of inquiry, hold public hearings, receive public comments on issues, and issue non-binding recommendations including removing members of the executive branch. The presiding officer of the Constituent Assembly is the Speaker of Parliament (muTamak aluMijhalisgur) while the presiding officer of the Legislative Council is the Chairperson (muRayees aluKursun).

Judiciary

Main article: Judiciary of Packilvania

The judiciary of Packilvania (luQadimiyat aBakhilfaniya) is responsible for enforcing and interpretating legislation, dispensing justice and arbitrating disputes. The final court for appeals and the sole court with the power to review and strike down laws for their constitutionality is the Supreme Court of Packilvania (luKhama luMakhnifiya aBakhilfaniya). The court consists of the Chief Justice (muQadim muBas) and over 30 Supreme Court Justices (meQadim aluKhama luMakhnifiya). Each province has a High Court (luKhama luWaloof) which consists of 9 Judge President (muQadim muRayeesgur) and over 300 High Court Justices (meQadim aluKhama luWaloof) and receives appeals from Magistrate Courts in their jurisdiction. The Religious Appeals Court (luKhama aluQayeer luSlamiya) receive appeals on religious cases including from minorities. All Justices (I.e., judges of an appellate court) are appointed by the Sultan on the recommendations of the Commission for Judicial Appointments (leKhomishayin aleTabad leQadimishme).

The lower courts are all courts of first instance. Magistrate Courts (leKhama aleSharif) are staffed by Magistrates (leSharif leQadmam) who are appointed and employed by the Imperial Department of Justice in terms of a framework by the Commission for Judicial Appointments. These courts exist at Regional (Vilayet), Municipal (Shtar) and District (Qaray) level, with decreasing powers of adjudication over criminal and civil cases while Religious Courts (leKhama aluSlamiya) handle religious issues. The Commission of Judicial Discipline (luKhomishayin aluIndibat luQadimishme) can receive and investigate complaints on the conduct of judges and magistrates and make recommendations on the dismissal of judges.