Government of Hetheland

The Government of Hetheland is a constitutional monarchy who executes the executive powers of the King, as his powers are limited via the constitution. The government of hetheland is divided into three branches:- the Legislative branch, the Executive branch and Judicial branch. 
The government operates by conventions established underneath the constitution. It is a unitary state consisting of five principalities, with the King as its head of state. His role within government is ceremonial at most, however he reserves special executive powers whereby he does not need the permission of the parliament to utilise. The major powers of the monarchy, known as the executive powers are exercised by the Cabinet of Hetheland, which consists of the various Secretaries and the Lord Chancellor. 
The Parliament of Hetheland is the legislative organ of the Government of Hetheland. It is bicameral, mainly consisting of the House of Nobles and the House of Representatives known as the upper and lower houses respectively. The members of the House of Representative are elected directly through the electorate whilst the members of the House of Nobles are appointed by the King on the advise of the Lord Chancellor. 
The Supreme Court and the autonomous courts of the five principalities and subordinate courts make up the judicial branch of Hetheland and are independent from the legislative and executive branch. Headed by the Chief Justice, the Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal in Hetheland. 
== The Monarch ==
The King of Hetheland is the head of the royal family and the head of state of Hetheland and the realms of the imperial commonwealth. As per the constitution (WIP)
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