Post by Moshel-Generał on Aug 18, 2020 19:33:42 GMT -5
Government
Government Type
Merchant Republic
A Merchant Republic revolves around the powerful merchant class who select a Doge to preside over them. In the early years of the republic the Doge had absolute power but eventually these powers were limited by the wegħda dukali, a pledge that is required to be taken by the Doge once elected. As a result their power is shared with the Kunsill Gran (Great Council), composed of 480 members of the patricians, so "[The Doge] could do nothing without the Great Council and the Great Council could do nothing without [The Doge]".
Executive Branch
The Executive Branch of Veneetsia is headed by the Doge. The Doge serves as the chief Magistrate and Leader of the Republic and is elected for life. However despite the great power given to them the Doges are restricted by law to spend the rest of their lives inside the Doge's Palace complex, occasionally leaving for diplomatic reasons. Beneath the Doge is the Serene Cabinet which are staffed with Patricians who preside over the ministries of the Republic.
Spira Fleri
Serene Doge
Spira Fleri is the youngest Serene Doge ever elected. This is due to both her own natural talent and her status as the new head of the powerful Fleri Family. Like every Serene Doge before her she won by having the largest campaign funds, allowing her to swing enough Patricians into her court to win her the position. As both Serene Doge and Head of the Fleri family she commands a large merchant fleet.