The Government

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Various information about the government of the Imperial Roman Republic.

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The Imperial Roman Republic is a constitutional monarchy with two legislative assemblies, an executive body, and a robust Judicial structure. The monarchy holds several key positions in the structure that allows it to exercise great political influence but does not possess absolute power.

The Monarch
The most prominent individual of note in the Imperial Roman Republic's government is the current Emperor or Empress. Succession is on agnatic-cognatic primogeniture; the oldest male descendant of the current title holder will inherit, failing any male descendants the oldest female descendant inherits. The current royal family has held claim to the throne since 1816, with ties to past families stretching the line back further.

The Senate
The Roman Senate consists of officials elected to six- year terms by popular vote of the constituents they represent. Constituencies are enforced at the Imperial level and are typically centered around a population center or a more distributed similar population segment (e.g. agrarian producers). The Senate is where most of the laws originate and any laws that originate outside of the Senate must be ratified by the body. A simple majority vote is required for approval.

The Imperial Assembly
Headed by the Emperor/Empress, the Imperial Assembly functions as the higher legislative body of the Imperial Republic. Members of the assembly are appointed or removed directly by the Emperor/Empress. These appointments are lifetime posts and may be held concurrent with most other major government or military positions. While the Assembly lacks the legislative creation powers of the Senate, the Assembly holds final approval power over any legislative action. Approval must come from 60% of the body.

The Executive Ministries
The executive ministries make up most of the Roman government apparatus. Responsible for the enforcement of law and execution of policy, the various ministries have tasks ranging from civilian oversite of the military to infrastructure development, and monetary policy. Ministries ultimately report to the Ministry of Government, which is headed by the Prime Minister. The prime minister is appointed from the Senate and serves one eight-year term. A person may only serve one term as Prime Minister in their lifetime, but this does not exclude them from lesser Ministerial posts later in life.

The Judiciary
The Judiciary body of the Imperial Roman government is made up of four distinct parts. The first is the Civil Courts, they handle disputes between citizens of the Republic in small matters. These courts are typically the most local and Judges are elected to 5-year terms. The next is the High Civil Courts, they handle disputes between matters of citizens versus business or government entities, as well as matters between citizens deemed sufficiently important by the Civil Courts. Judges on the High Civil Courts are selected from judges by the Senate who have completed at least one term as a Civil Court judge and serve a 15-year term. Next is the Republic Courts, which handle all matters of the Government versus citizens or businesses. Judges on the Republic Courts are appointed by the Senate to 15 Year terms. Last there is the Imperial Courts, which serves as an appeals apparatus and encompasses the top judicial apparatus in the Roman system, the High Imperial Court. Judges in the Imperial courts are appointed from the Republic or High Civil courts by the Imperial assembly and serve lifetime appointments. The High Imperial Court must always have an even number of judges and the Emperor/Empress serves as a tiebreaker when necessary.