Political System of Cathamye

Country Name: The Catatonic States of Cathamye

Government Type: Republic

Governmental Structure

• Executive Branch: The head of state is the Archon, a largely ceremonial leader who is elected by the Grand National Assembly to serve a ten-year term. An Archon's term may be terminated by a 2/3rds majority vote of the Assembly. The head of government is the Grand Minister, typically the party leader of the largest party or coalition of parties in the Assembly. Grand Ministers typically serve for the length of their legislative majority but may be dismissed by simple majority vote as part of a vote of no confidence.

  The Grand Minister chooses the Cabinet, typically selecting from other Ministers from the same political party or coalition.

• Legislative Branch: The Grand National Assembly is the unicameral legislative body of Cathamye. It consists of 300 members. Two hundred members are elected through a proportional party list system in which parties are awarded a number of seats in the legislature based on their vote share in the biennial Assembly elections. One hundred members are chosen by the leaders of each of Cathamye's ten administrative districts, with each district government choosing ten appointees per legislative term.

  Appointed members may be recalled at any time by the district government but elected members may not be recalled until their term expires. No term limits exist for appointed or elected members.

  Legislation by the Assembly requires a simple majority vote. Once passed, a bill becomes law after it is signed by the Archon. If the Archon fails or refuses to sign a bill within ten days of enactment, the bill is returned to the Assembly. Such a veto can be overridden by a 2/3rds majority of the Assembly.

• Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal in Cathamye. It includes seven judges appointed by the Archon in consultation with the Grand National Assembly. Subordinate courts include district courts (which serves as tribunals of first instance for civil and criminal cases); juvenile courts; family courts; small claims courts; and appeals courts.

  Judges serve a fixed ten year term which can be extended by the Archon.

  Judges may be removed from office by a simple majority of the Grand National Assembly.