Politics of Sturien

The politics of Sturien takes place within the context of a constitutional monarchy. Various political parties exist but the limited level of suffrage means that most political parties are centred on the interests of the upper classes.
==Constitution==
The Constitution of Sturien codifies the power of the Sturian Emperor and outlines the role of the legislature, the cabinet and the Minister-President. The present constitution evolved from the Silent Revolution of 1825. Following serious defeat in the War of the Anamaran Succession, the political establishment lost confidence in the monarch and he was forced to sign a document which effectively turned the country into a constitutional monarchy and created the existing political system.
==Government==
The government is lead by the Minister-President but appointed by the Sturian Emperor, who retains some degree of influence over the political process. Foreign policy is the main area in which the Emperor remains important.
===Emperor===
The Emperor appoints the government. According to the Constitution, he may select a Minister-President whom he deems to be best placed to govern. In practice, this usually means the leader of the largest political party in the legislature.
===Minister-President===
The Minister-President is the leader of the government, responsible for setting the policy agenda and being accountable to the Emperor.
===Cabinet===
The cabinet is the collective name for all the ministers appointed by the Emperor. By convention, members of the cabinet are members of the Reichsversammlung although this is not a constitutional requirement.
==Reichsversammlung==
The Reichsversammlung is the national legislature of Sturien.
===Current composition===
Political parties in Sturien
Name	Name 	Abbr.	Position 	Ideology 	Legislative seats (1912)
 	Free Social Democrats(Freie Soziale Demokraten) 	FSD 	Centre-left	Social democracy, social liberalism, republicanism	
 	Imperial Party(Kaiserliche Partei) 	KP 	Right wing 	Conservatism, nationalism, monarchism 	
 	Party of the Bloem (Partij van de Blum) 	PVB 	Centre 	Bloem nationalism, republicanism, liberalism 	
 	Sturian Liberal Party(Sturische Liberale Partei) 	SLP 	Right wing 	National liberalism, nationalism, monarchism 	
 	Workers' Party of Sturian(Arbeiterpartei Sturiens)	APS 	Centre-left	Social nationalism, monarchism 	
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