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== Emperor ==
{{Main|Rangitanga-a-te-Moana}}
[[File:Oahoanu.jpeg|200px|thumb|left|His Serene Majesty, Emperor [[Oahoanu]] succeeded his father Emperor Ehe in 2016.]]
The head of state, the nominal head of government and commander-in-chief of the armed forces is the '''
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.
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