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The National Assembly comprises the unicameral legislature. It is made up of 121 seats each allocated to a single-member constituency. It is elected every four years by the eligible adult population. The presiding officer is the Speaker, who is currently a veteran legislator and acclaimed jurist Pounamu Kateha.
The two largest parties are the Liberal Party and the Progressive Party. Neither party won a majority in the 2017 elections nor were they able to form coalitions with the other minor parties such as the Greens, Socialists, and Konoan People's Party. Maui Uye-Ahua negotiated with the two large parties to form the government. He received their support and was invited by the Emperor to form His Serene Majesty's Government. Therefore, there is no official opposition party to form His Serene Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition.
== Judiciary ==
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. It has the right to strike down decisions made by inferior courts and the power to strike down laws which do not conform the constitution. The Chief Justice, the presiding officer of the court and head of its supporting administration, is the veteran judge and among the most acclaimed jurists in Aurora, is Ihame Pahalo.
Below the Supreme Court is the High Court which is divided into provincial courts that have provincial jurisdiction. It has both appellate and trial powers (over issues such as bankruptcy, mental illness, murder and children's rights). Magistrate courts have trial jurisdiction and no appeals powers. There are regional courts which handle cases for larger areas such the Leeward Sand Dune Islands Magistrate Court and share trial powers with the High Court (such as over domestic violence, and financial cases above 200,000 tāra).
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