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The [[Emperor of Polynesia]] is the head of state and commander-in-chief of the [[Military of the Oan Isles|Oan Defence Forces]]. The Prime Minister, currently [[Maui Uye-Ahua]], is the head of government and comprises the executive branch together with the Cabinet. The Supreme Court and other courts make up the judiciary. The political system is strongly influenced by the center-left Progressive Party and the center-right Liberal Party, which have dominated elections for decades. |
The [[Emperor of Polynesia]] is the head of state and commander-in-chief of the [[Military of the Oan Isles|Oan Defence Forces]]. The Prime Minister, currently [[Maui Uye-Ahua]], is the head of government and comprises the executive branch together with the Cabinet. The Supreme Court and other courts make up the judiciary. The political system is strongly influenced by the center-left Progressive Party and the center-right Liberal Party, which have dominated elections for decades. |
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== Emperor == |
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'''''Main article:''''' ''Emperor of Polynesia'' |
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The Emperor is the head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Succession is by male primogeniture where male line descendants of Emperor Ahua I ascend to the throne. The incumbent Emperor is [[Oahoanu]] who succeeded his father, [[Ehe]], in 2017. He is the head of the House of Ahua, the royal family of the Oan Isles. |
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Although the Constitution invests all government power and sovereignty in the Crown of Polynesia, the Emperor is a ceremonial figurehead with very limited power. He signs the instruments by which bills become laws, judges, cabinet ministers and other senior government officials are appointed, treaties are ratified and so on. Through his personal celebrity, wealth and proximity to the government, the Emperor has served as a representative during negotiations on behalf of the government or he has participated in official discussions and offered his advice to the government. |
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Revision as of 08:57, 27 December 2019
The political system of the Oan Isles take place in the framework of a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy. The Constitution of the Oan Isles forms the highest law in the land. It sets out the three branches of government and places checks between them to maintain a balance of power.
The Emperor of Polynesia is the head of state and commander-in-chief of the Oan Defence Forces. The Prime Minister, currently Maui Uye-Ahua, is the head of government and comprises the executive branch together with the Cabinet. The Supreme Court and other courts make up the judiciary. The political system is strongly influenced by the center-left Progressive Party and the center-right Liberal Party, which have dominated elections for decades.
Emperor
Main article: Emperor of Polynesia
The Emperor is the head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Succession is by male primogeniture where male line descendants of Emperor Ahua I ascend to the throne. The incumbent Emperor is Oahoanu who succeeded his father, Ehe, in 2017. He is the head of the House of Ahua, the royal family of the Oan Isles.
Although the Constitution invests all government power and sovereignty in the Crown of Polynesia, the Emperor is a ceremonial figurehead with very limited power. He signs the instruments by which bills become laws, judges, cabinet ministers and other senior government officials are appointed, treaties are ratified and so on. Through his personal celebrity, wealth and proximity to the government, the Emperor has served as a representative during negotiations on behalf of the government or he has participated in official discussions and offered his advice to the government.