Kaldanian Government

*For general information about the country of Kaldania, see Empire of Kaldania*

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The **Kaldanian Government**, or formally the **Imperial Kaldanian Government**, is the unitary government of the Empire of Kaldania. The Kaldanian Government's current structure was formed in 321 G.E. when the Federal Republic of Kreiland was reorganized into the modern Kaldanian Empire.

## The Emperor

Following the death of Emperor Philipp von Brandt I on February 26, 374 G.E., government officials of the current ruling party (National Union Party) cooperated with high-ranking members of the military to seize control of key government institutions and positions. These actions led to the purging of the majority of pro-monarchist members of the national government and allowed for the implementation of major changes which reduced the role of the Emperor in the government. The current Emperor is Philipp von Brandt II who has since stated that he will not utilize any of his constitutional royal prerogatives after being put under house arrest by members of the military.

## Executive

### Supreme Chancellor

Since March 10, 374 G.E., the Supreme Chancellor has served as the head of the Kaldanian government. Prior to this point, the head of government was the Chancellor, who derived power from the legislature and the Emperor. The current position of Supreme Chancellor, however, is largely independent from other branches and positions in government, as recent laws have prevented the Supreme Chancellor from being removed or impeached. The Supreme Chancellor is elected by members of the Kaldanian Landtag's lower house and requires a simple majority of all votes in order to be nominated.

The Supreme Chancellor, head of the executive branch, is also the leader of the Cabinet of Kaldania. The Supreme Chancellor, therefore, retains the prerogative to appoint or remove any minister he or she so chooses. As the most visible member of the government, the Supreme Chancellor represents the country abroad and is the main spokesperson for the government at home.

## Legislative

### Council of Ministers

The Council of Ministers is the upper house of the Kaldanian Landtag and currently has 25 members. Members (known as Ministers) are appointed by the Supreme Chancellor and confirmed by the Emperor. Ministers serve life tenure and can only be removed from their positions by the Supreme Chancellor, the Emperor, resignation, or death. The Council of Ministers is tasked with reviewing bills passed by the lower house and suggesting revisions. The Council may veto bills passed by the lower house and request that they be altered; however, this veto may be overridden via a two-thirds majority vote of all members of the lower house. The Council of Ministers is responsible for electing the Prime Minister from amongst its ranks via majority vote. The Prime Minister is now a primarily ceremonial role with little to no power over governmental affairs.

### National Legislative Assembly

The National Legislative Assembly is the lower house of the Kaldanian Landtag and currently has 40 members. Its members are elected in national general elections using a first-past-the-post, constituency based system and serve a term of 5 years upon election. Some constituencies in the Kaldanian system are given multiple seats in the Assembly, allowing for said constituency to elect multiple members. Members may be dismissed from their office at the request of the Emperor; however, this procedure has not occurred since 368 G.E. The National Legislative Assembly is tasked with drafting bills to be sent to the Council of Ministers and subsequently the Emperor for approval. The National Legislative Assembly is also responsible for electing the Supreme Chancellor from amongst its ranks via majority vote.

## Judiciary

### Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Kaldania is not directly mentioned in the Kaldanian Constitution; however, laws and legal traditions have since solidified the role and presence of the institution in government. The Supreme Court is the final court of appeal in civil, criminal and tax cases. It currently contains 5 members, all of whom must be appointed by the Supreme Chancellor. Members of the Supreme Court are tasked with appointing judges to inferior courts across the country on the state, local, and municipal level.

The Kaldanian government does not operate under a system of judicial supremacy, meaning that the Supreme Court is not vested with the authority to review or strike down laws passed by the legislature. The Supreme Court also handles cases relating to the Constitution, typically only hearing cases that pertain to the national interest.