Solar Republic

As of 744 PCE, the Solar Republic, commonly known as the Republic, is a nation in the Solar System consisting of Luna and large sections of Terra and Mars. It is the solar system's second-largest nation, with a population of almost five billion. Its capital is the district of Hyperion on Luna, which is also its most populous. 
The Solar Republic is a representative de facto non-partisan demokracy. The nation's head of government is the Sovereign, who is chosen in general elections for five-year terms. The legislative branch is represented by the Senate, 140 representatives elected without political affiliation, comprising of ten Senators from each colour caste. 
== History ==
The Solar Republic was officially formed on June 24, 743 Post-Conquering Era when the sitting Senate of the Society of Man unanimously elected Athena au Augustus as Sovereign, following the Fall of Luna and the slave rebellion known as the Rising. With the forced retreat of loyal Societal forces, the Rising was reorganized into the Solar Republic, with hastily-held elections resulting in the first Republic Senate. The first act of this Senate was to draft a document known as the New Compact, a combination constitution and charter of rights and freedoms.
== Government ==
The Solar Republic is a non-partisan representative republic, and the first demokracy in centuries. The national government is comprised of four branches, headquartered in the Citadel of Light in Hyperion, Luna.
* The Republic Senate is the legislative arm of the Solar Republic, incorporating elements of what is traditionally viewed as the executive dominion. It is imbued with the power to declare war, direct the military, approve treaties, make national law, the power of the purse, impeach sitting members of government, and the power to make recommendations to the High Courts.
* The Sovereign forms the executive branch of government, serving a role similar to a combination of the United States Speaker of the House and President. The Sovereign has the power to veto laws (subject to Senatorial override), moderate Senatorial discussion, and convene and dismiss the Senate.
* The archImperator represents the military of the Solar Republic, as commander-in-chief of the White Fleet and Free Legions. They are advised and moderated by the War Committee, a council composed of one senator from each bloc of the Republic Senate.
* The High Courts are the judicial branch of the Republic, and have the power to interpret and overturn laws they find break the Compact.
The Sovereign serves a five-year term and has no limits on the amount of terms they may sit in office. They are elected by direct vote and may be removed from office by an impeachment movement in the Senate.
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