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{{Infobox political system
| name                   = '''Political System of Littland'''
| name                         = '''Politics of Littland'''
| native_name             = Littlands Politik
| native_name                   = Littlands politik • Polityk yn Litlân
| image                   = Littland Flag.png
| image                         = Littland National Emblem.png
| image_size             = 200
| image_size                   = 130
| caption                 = Flag of [[Littland]]
| caption                       = [[Littland|Coat of arms of Littland]]
| government             = {{wp|Unitary state|Unitary}} {{wp|Parliamentary system|parliamentary}} {{wp|republic}}
| government                   = {{wpl|Unitary state|Unitary}} {{wpl|Parliamentary system|parliamentary}} {{wpl|republic}}
| constitution           = Constitution of Littland
| constitution                 = [[Constitution of Littland]]
| legislature             = [[Folkekammer]]
| legislature                   = [[Folkekammer]]
| legislature_type       = Unicameral
| legislature_type             = Unicameral
| legislature_place       = [[Tinghuset]]
| legislature_place             = [[Tinghuset|Tinghus building]]
| legislature_speaker     = Inger Knudsen,
| legislature_speaker           = [[Inger Knudsen]]
| legislature_speaker_title=Speaker of the Folkekammer
| legislature_speaker_title     = [[Speaker of the Folkekammer]]
| title_hos               = [[President of Littland|President]]
| title_hos                     = [[President of Littland]]
| current_hos             = Morten Kristoffersen
| current_hos                   = [[Morten Kristoffersen]]
| appointer_hos           = Popular vote
| appointer_hos                 = {{wpl|Direct voting|Popular vote}}
| title_hog               = [[Prime Minister of Littland|Prime Minister]]  
| title_hog                     = [[Prime Minister of Littland]]
| current_hog             = Albert Simonsen
| current_hog                   = [[Albert Simonsen]]
| appointer_hog           = [[President of Littland|President]]
| appointer_hog                 = [[President of Littland|President]]
| cabinet                 = [[Government of Littland|Littish Government]]
| cabinet                       = [[Government of Littland|Littish Government]]
| current_cabinet         = Simonsen II Cabinet
| current_cabinet               = [[Government of Littland#Cabinet|A. Simonsen II]]
| cabinet_leader         = [[Prime Minister of Littland|Prime Minister]]  
| cabinet_leader               = [[Prime Minister of Littland|Prime Minister]]
| cabinet_appointer       = [[President of Littland|President]]
| cabinet_appointer             = [[President of Littland|President]]
| cabinet_hq             = [[Tinghuset]]
| cabinet_hq                   = [[Kaslund|Flauenskjold Palace]]
| cabinet_ministries     = 13
| cabinet_ministries           = TBD
| judiciary               = Judicial System of Littland
| judiciary                     = [[Judiciary of Littland]]
| chief_judge            = Gabriel Matthiasen
| judiciary_head                = [[Judiciary of Littland#Courts|General Courts]]
}}
}}
{{Politics of Littland}}
{{Politics of Littland}}


The '''politics of [[Littland]]''' takes place within the constitutional framework of a {{wpl|parliamentary}} {{wpl|republic}}. Littland is a republic whose {{wpl|head of state}} is [[President of Littland|President]] Morten Kristoffersen who leads the nations foreign policy. Littlands {{wpl|head of government}} is [[Prime Minister of Littland|Prime Minister]] Albert Simonsen who leads the executive branch of the [[Government of Littland|Littish Government]]. {{wpl|Legislature|Legislative powers}} are vested in the 325 seat [[Folkekammer]], the Littish parliament, which is elected every 4 years. The judiciary is independent of the executive and legislative branches.
The '''politics of Littland''' takes place within the constitutional framework of a {{wpl|parliamentary}} {{wpl|republic}}. The {{wpl|head of state}} of the republic is [[President of Littland|President]] [[Morten Kristoffersen]], who represents [[Littland]] on the world stage as well as formally appointing the [[Prime Minister of Littland|Prime Minster]] and the government ministers. The [[Prime Minister of Littland|Prime Minister]] is currently [[Albert Simonsen]], who leads the {{wpl|executive (government)|executive branch}} as head of the [[Government of Littland|Littish Government]]. {{wpl|Legislature|Legislative power}} is exercised by the [[Folkekammer]], where only the President can {{wpl|veto}} legislation, though this has rarely happened as it can be overturned by a majority vote. Littland was rated a '{{wpl|Democracy Index#Definitions|full democracy}}' in 2020.
 
Littish citizens enjoy individual and political freedom, suffrage is universal at age 18. Freedom of speech and expression are highly valued by Litts.


==History==
==History==
{{Main|History of Littland}}
{{Main|History of Littland}}
===Early Democracy===
===Rule by Decree===
===Republic===
===Modern day===
==Constitution==
==Constitution==
The current Constitution of Littland (Littlands Grundlov) is from 1986, after several changes were made to the power vested in the President, Folkekammer threshold, responsibility of the Prime Minister among others. According to the constitution, legislative powers are vested in and executed by the Folkekammer. Governmental powers are primarily executed by the Prime Minister, while the President is responsible for leading foreign policy as well as serving as commander-in-chief of Forsvarsstyrken. Additionally, judges, ministers and other important positions are formally appointed by the President. The President has veto-power over legislation, however this can be overturned by the Folkekammer.
{{Main|Constitution of Littland}}
[[File:Political System of Littland.svg|center|thumb|626px|{{center|The Political System of Littland}}]]
 


==Executive==
==Executive==


===President===
===President===
{{Main|President of Littland}}
{{Main|President of Littland}}


===Prime Minister===
===Prime Minister===
{{Main|Prime Minister of Littland}}
{{Main|Prime Minister of Littland}}


===Government===
===Government===
{{Main|Government of Littland}}
{{Main|Government of Littland}}


==Folkekammer==
 
==Parliament==
{{Main|Folkekammer}}
{{Main|Folkekammer}}
The Folkekammer has 325 seats and is elected every four years based on proportional representation. Its tasks are to pass laws, approve the state budget and international treaties, and supervise the activities of the government. The 325 members are elected on the basis of proportional representation every four years.


==Political Parties==
{{Main|List of political parties in Littland}}


===Elections===
==Elections==
{{Main|2020 Littish parliamentary election}}
{{elect|List of political parties in Littland|Elections in Littland}}
 


==Administrative divisions==
==Administrative divisions==
{{Main|Counties of Littland|Malskic Autonomous Republic}}
{{Main|Administrative divisions of Littland}}
Littland has 16 counties including 1 capital region and 1 autonomous zone, those being [[Kaslund]] and the [[Malskic Autonomous Republic|Malskland]]
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Examples of different responsibilities
|-
! The State
! County
! Municipality
|-
| Defence
| Hospitals
| Eldercare
|-
| Higher education
| Secondary education
| Primary education
|-
| Highways
| Major roads
| Local roads
|-
| Central administration
| Museums
| Basic utilities
|-
| Postal service
| Benefits
| Childcare
|-
| National parks
| Waste disposal
| Local permits
|-
|}
 
==Foreign Relations==
{{Main|Foreign relations of Littland}}
 
 




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Latest revision as of 20:24, 25 December 2022

Politics of Littland
Littlands politik • Polityk yn Litlân
Littland National Emblem.png
Coat of arms of Littland
State typeUnitary parliamentary republic
ConstitutionConstitution of Littland
Legislative branch
NameFolkekammer
TypeUnicameral
Meeting placeTinghus building
Presiding officerInger Knudsen
Speaker of the Folkekammer
Executive branch
Head of State
TitlePresident of Littland
CurrentlyMorten Kristoffersen
AppointerPopular vote
Head of Government
TitlePrime Minister of Littland
CurrentlyAlbert Simonsen
AppointerPresident
Cabinet
NameLittish Government
Current cabinetA. Simonsen II
LeaderPrime Minister
AppointerPresident
HeadquartersFlauenskjold Palace
MinistriesTBD
Judicial branch
NameJudiciary of Littland
General Courts
Republic of Littland
Golden Boar Of Littland.png
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The politics of Littland takes place within the constitutional framework of a parliamentary republic. The head of state of the republic is President Morten Kristoffersen, who represents Littland on the world stage as well as formally appointing the Prime Minster and the government ministers. The Prime Minister is currently Albert Simonsen, who leads the executive branch as head of the Littish Government. Legislative power is exercised by the Folkekammer, where only the President can veto legislation, though this has rarely happened as it can be overturned by a majority vote. Littland was rated a 'full democracy' in 2020.

History

Main article: History of Littland

Early Democracy

Rule by Decree

Republic

Modern day

Constitution

Main article: Constitution of Littland


Executive

President

Main article: President of Littland


Prime Minister

Main article: Prime Minister of Littland


Government

Main article: Government of Littland


Parliament

Main article: Folkekammer


Elections

Main article: 2020 Littish parliamentary election
For other political parties, see List of political parties in Littland. An overview on elections and election results is included in Elections in Littland.


Administrative divisions

Main article: Administrative divisions of Littland


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