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}}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 [[Military of the Oan Isles|Oan Defence Forces]]. The [[Prime Minister of the Oan Isles|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 centre-left Progressive Party and the centre-right Liberal Party, which have dominated elections for decades.
== Emperor ==
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Succession has changed throughout history, but according to the current law, the Crown passes down through absolute primogeniture, meaning direct descendants of the reigning Emperor inherit the throne in order of age regardless of sex. The reigning Emperor is Oahoanu, who inherited the throne from his father, Emperor Ehe. The heir to the throne is called the Crown Prince, currently His Royal Highness, Moana. The reign of the Emperor ends when he dies, is declared permanently incapacitated or abdicates. The Emperor can be required to abdicate if the Supreme Court finds him guilty of treason and other high crimes. Nevertheless, the Emperor cannot be compelled to appear in court or be arrested.
The Emperor wields numerous powers vested in the Crown of Polynesia such as appointing government ministers, promulgating laws, dissolving the Council of the People, declaring war, [[Peerage of the Oan Isles|bestowing chieftaincies]], receiving the accreditations of foreign ambassadors, conferring chivalric orders such as the [[Order of the Blue Macaw]], granting pardons and signing treaties. Additionally, the Emperor appears on stamps, coins and notes, Oaths of Office are sworn to the Emperor, the Emperor's birthday is a national holiday and the National Anthem is "Heaven bless the Emperor". The powers of the Emperor, while nominally vast, are constrained by democratic traditions. In weekly meetings, the Emperor consults with the [[Prime Minister of the Oan Isles|Prime Minister]] on state affairs and seeks his counsel on the exercise of imperial powers. The exercise of these powers has proven controversial for instance during the Second Auroran Imperial War when Oahoanu and Ehe played a large role in the crisis.
== Executive==
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|[[Prime Minister of the Oan Isles|Prime Minister]]
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