Government of Lakkos

Official Parliament Seal, often used to represent the Government of Lakkos

## Summary

The **federal government of the Lakkosian Republic** (**Lakkos federal government** or **Lakkos government**) is the national government of the Republic of Lakkos, a federal republic located primarily in the Tortugan Sea, composed of 4 Districts, 1 colony, and several island possessions.

The Lakkos federal government, sometimes simply referred to as "Lakkos", is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial, whose powers are vested by the Magma Carta in the Parliament, the president, and the federal high courts, respectively. The powers and duties of these branches are further defined by acts of Parliament, including the creation of executive departments and courts subordinate to the Lakkos High Courts.

## Federal Structure

### Parliament & National Government

Parliament, including the presidency, constitute the national federal government. Parliament wield powers outlined in the Magma Carta with authority over all other subdivisions of the state. Parliament is the highest form of representation in Lakkos, and chosen via a quadrennial general election out of the citizenry in Districts.

### Districts

A District (sometimes referred to as a province/state in other systems) is a constituent political entity, bound together via political union in the Magma Carta. Each District holds governmental jurisdiction over its define territory and wields certain powers independent of the federal government. Districts are the highest political entities in the federal structure with direct influence on the government through representation in Parliament and general elections.

The District has the power to create infrastructure, law enforcement, organization, etc so long the Magma Carta is not trespassed.

### Lakkos Territories

#### Dominion

A Dominion is a Lakkos Territory of which is allowed home-rule, with governors and local legislature being elected from the populace. Dominions are allowed to have delegates to Parliament and propose legislation, although may not vote. Further, they are beholden to the Magma Carta and may not cast votes in the general election, as they are considered Federal Subjects and not citizens. After a period of years, Dominions may request to Parliament to be made Federal Districts.

#### Colony

A Colony is a Lakkos Territory under the direct administration of the national government, beholden to Parliament and the Presidency. Those born in the colonies to not hold Lakkos citizenship, although are protected by rights offered under the Magma Carta. Colonies are ruled by an appointed colonial governor, and have no say in any aspect of local or national government. Colonies often have large military presences, both to conscript and ensure the loyalty of a particular colony. Once a colony has reached a certain population or level of development, Dominion status may be requested.

## Parliament

To understand Lakkosian Parliament, see here.

## Executive Branch

The executive branch consists of the head of state (the President) and his Councillors/advisors or appointments for various agencies. The executive branch is in charge of running every-day functions of the state, enforcing laws, and carrying out the will of Parliament.

### High Council

The High Councillors are appointed by the President as advisors to policy or inactors of that policy. High Councilors lead departments, agencies, and other outlined operations. The following seats are High Council positions:

* High Councilor of Labour | Ensures the rights of workers are not impeded upon.
* High Councilor of Commerce | Ensures the economy is prosperous.
* High Councilor of Defence | Ensures the Lakkosian State is safe from matters both external and internal.
* High General of War | Ensures the capabilities of the Lakkosian State of enact militaristic foreign policy.
* High Councilor of Diplomacy| Chief of enacting and advising diplomacy, runs embassies and deals.
* High Minister of Lakkos | Senior advisor to the president, next in line of succession.
* High Councilor of Land Management | Institutes the various land management acts.
* High Justice of Law | Oversees the legal branch.

All High Councilors report to the President, although often also report to Parliament itself.

### President

The President is elected via general election every four years. The president appoints advisors, being required by law to fill all positions.

The President may enact "executive orders" which serves to carry out orders made by Parliament or by the President itself, so long as the order is within the constitutional authority of the Magma Carta and Parliament. Executive orders, in a sense, act as temporary laws warranting actions of some sort.

A President may be impeached and removed in favour of his High Minister should Parliament vote on it with a 2/3 majority.

## Governors

### District & Dominion Governors

District & Dominion governors are the democratically elected chief executives of their respective District or Dominion. As leaders of their province, they pursue policy whilst under the supervision of Parliament and the Magma Carta.

### Colonial & Military Governors

District & Dominion governors serve as the chief executive as their respective territory or colony, pursuing policy enacted by the national Parliament and the Presidency. Military governors govern territory recently conquered, whilst colonial governors/administrators govern official Lakkosian colonies.

## High Court

The High Court is the Federal Judiciary and the highest court in Lakkos for the time being. It has ultimate jurisdiction over all District and Territorial cases. The court holds the power of judicial review, the ability to invalidate a statute for violating a provision in the Magma Carta. This may only be done for laws in which they have logical jurisdiction.

The High Court consists of multiple judges appointed by the Presidency, with each having a ten year tenure. Judges may resign or be impeached by Parliament. Appointments to a vacant seat of the High Court must be done by the President and approved by Parliament. The High Court decides the constitutionality of laws, but also serves to preside over civil and criminal court cases. The High Court is due to be subdivided as legal capabilities of Lakkos are expanded.

Current High Court judges:

* Karchevsky
* (soon)