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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. The population of Littland has a large minority with the Malskic people, predominantly living in the southern regions of Littland. After a county reform in 2004, the [[Malskland|Malskland Autonomous County]] (commonly known as "Malskland") was established, giving the minority regions greater autonomy. It is still debated by some politicians whether this was necessary, as some tensions still remain between Litts and Malsks. These have been greatly alleviated with the since the [[Malskic Thaw]] began in 2002.
 
Littland was rated a 'full democracy' in 2020 with a score of 8.12 on the {{wpl|Democracy Index}}


==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 election 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==
Littland is a parliamentary republic, even if the President is responsible for foreign affairs. Most executive power lies in the government led by the Prime Minister. Forming a government is the task of the leader of the largest political party after an election, who also becomes Prime Minister. Any government must have the continued support of the parliament, who can engage a constructive vote of no confidence, to replace the government at any time.
 


===President===
===President===
{{Main|President of Littland}}
{{Main|President of Littland}}
The President of Littland has some noteworthy powers. Following the 1986 rewrite of the constitution however, the Presidents powers has been substantially reduced. The President is responsible for foreign affairs in cooperation with the [[Government of Littland|Government]]. Matters related to war and peace are handled by the Government however. The President serves as Commander-in-Chief of the [[Forsvarsstyrken|Littish Armed Forces]]. The President also formally appoints members of the Government including the [[Prime Minister of Littland|Prime Minister]]. They also appoint court judges. The veto-power of the President was changed in the 1986 Constitution and a Presidential veto can be overruled by the Folkekammer.
 


===Prime Minister===
===Prime Minister===
{{Main|Prime Minister of Littland}}
{{Main|Prime Minister of Littland}}
The Prime Minister of Littland is head of the Littish Government, as appointed by the President. The Prime Minister and the government is the highest executive authority in the country. The Prime Minister is formally appointed by the President following an election, to form a government. Should they not succeed, the President will appoint a different person. Should they succeed, the President will formally appoint the ministers and a new government is formed. As the Prime Minister is also a member of the Folkekammer, they can suggest legislation.
 


===Government===
===Government===
{{Main|Government of Littland}}
{{Main|Government of Littland}}
The Government of Littland is made up by the Prime Minister and the ministers of various ministries. Ministers are not required to be members of the Folkekammer, with the exception of the Prime Minister. It is the task of the Government to run the central administration of the country as well as carry out anything that the Folkekammer agrees on. Such as the annual budget, new laws, reforms and other changes to the function of state and society. Each ministry has relative independence from each other, but they all answer to the Prime Minister.


There are currently 13 ministries in the Government. The number of ministries often vary by Government, however Justice, Defence, Health, Finance and Internal and Foreign Affairs have always been ministries.
* Prime Minister's Office
* Ministry of Internal Affairs
* Ministry of Foreign Affairs
* Ministry of Justice
* Ministry of Defence
* Ministry of Health
* Ministry of Finance
* Ministry of Energy
* Ministry of Culture and Education
* Ministry of Business and Trade
* Ministry of Housing and Development
* Ministry of the Enviornment
* Ministry of Immigration and Equality


==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.
 


==Elections==
==Elections==
{{Main|2020 Littish parliamentary election|2016 Littish presidential election}}
{{Main|2020 Littish parliamentary election}}
{{elect|List of political parties in Littland|Elections in Littland}}
{{elect|List of political parties in Littland|Elections in Littland}}
Littland uses proportional representation which encourages multiple political parties in national politics. On a national level, Littland elects a President and a legislature. The President is elected for a six year term directly by the people. The Folkekammer, the Littish legislature, has 325 members and is elected for four year terms using proportional representation. Since 1953, no one political party has gotten a majority in parliament, thus requiring the need for coalition governments in order to form a government.


In addition to the presidential and parliamentary elections, local elections are held every 4 years for [[Counties of Littland|county]] and [[Municipalities of Littland|municipal]] councils.


==Administrative divisions==
==Administrative divisions==
{{Main|Counties of Littland|Municipalities of Littland}}
{{Main|Administrative divisions of Littland}}
{{See also|Malskic Autonomous Republic}}
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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Politics of Littland

Littlands politik • Polityk yn Litlân
Littland National Emblem.png
Coat of arms of Littland
Polity 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
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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