Politics of Horadum

The politics of Horadum takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister of Horadum is the head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is under the constitution of 2013 exercised by the government, by the King and the cabinet, which consists of a prime minister and several other ministers. Usually the prime minister is the leader of the political party or coalition of parties having the most seats in parliament. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.

Legislative power is vested in the House of Representatives, elected directly to five year terms.

Executive Branch
Horadum has a parliamentary form of government with a constitutional monarchy operating according to equal primogeniture. Under the constitution of 2013, executive power is exercised by the King or Queen and the cabinet, which consists of a Prime Minister and several other ministers. The King has the power to dissolve the legislature and reinstate a new one. However, since independence, sovereignty has resided with the nation. The monarch is hereditary. The prime minister and deputy prime minister are appointed by the monarch following a popular election to the House of Representatives; they are responsible to the House of Representatives. The government is currently a coalition of the Unionist Party and Centre Party.

Legislative Branch
The House of Representatives has 100 members, elected for a five year term by proportional representation in 100 separate constituencies. Each Representative represents around 25’000 constituents.