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*One proportional "lower" house, known as the General Congress, is a parliamentary body possessing 315 members elected by plebiscite every two years. The Prime Minister of the Assembly is responsible for the day-to-day administration of government. Cabinet posts include the Interior Secretary, Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs), Alliance Secretary ([[New Pacific Order|NPO]] Affairs), War Secretary, Secretary of Trade and Industry, Treasury Secretary, National Security Advisor, Secretary of Urban Affairs, Secretary of Agriculture, Financial Services Industry Secretary, Attorney General (Department of Justice and Public Prosecutions), and the Chairman of the Bank of the Republic. Other posts occupy cabinet seats, including a representative from the Council (see below). |
*One proportional "lower" house, known as the General Congress, is a parliamentary body possessing 315 members elected by plebiscite every two years. The Prime Minister of the Assembly is responsible for the day-to-day administration of government. Cabinet posts include the Interior Secretary, Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs), Alliance Secretary ([[New Pacific Order|NPO]] Affairs), War Secretary, Secretary of Trade and Industry, Treasury Secretary, National Security Advisor, Secretary of Urban Affairs, Secretary of Agriculture, Financial Services Industry Secretary, Attorney General (Department of Justice and Public Prosecutions), and the Chairman of the Bank of the Republic. Other posts occupy cabinet seats, including a representative from the Council (see below). |
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− | *One regionally-elected "middle" house, known as the Senate, exists also. Its members are elected in a similar manner to those of the |
+ | *One regionally-elected "middle" house, known as the Senate, exists also. Its members are elected in a similar manner to those of the assembly. They may not propose new legislation, but are entitled to reject bills sent to them down for review by the Assembly. |
*The Council, an upper house comprised of 50 former judicial officials (and with new members chosen by the Council itself) reviews bills passed by the Plebeian Assembly and the Senate, looking for constitutional conflicts or anything which the Judges believe is contrary to the public interest or the cultural and moral fabric of the nation. When inducted, or "Commissioned," a Councillor is a member for life, though most resign at the age of 80 and they may resign their Commissions. The Chief Justice, elected by the Council, is considered the fount of all formal honour and the personal embodiment of the people's sovereignty. No CJ may serve for more than eight years before stepping down. |
*The Council, an upper house comprised of 50 former judicial officials (and with new members chosen by the Council itself) reviews bills passed by the Plebeian Assembly and the Senate, looking for constitutional conflicts or anything which the Judges believe is contrary to the public interest or the cultural and moral fabric of the nation. When inducted, or "Commissioned," a Councillor is a member for life, though most resign at the age of 80 and they may resign their Commissions. The Chief Justice, elected by the Council, is considered the fount of all formal honour and the personal embodiment of the people's sovereignty. No CJ may serve for more than eight years before stepping down. |