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The '''Government of Great Nortend''', formally known as '''His Majesty's Government''' or in Court Latin '''''Curia Regis''''', and also known as the Erbonian Government, the Nortan Government or in some contexts, the Crown, constitutes the government of the [[Great Nortend|Kingdom of Nortend, Cardoby and Hambria]], a 'semi-constitutional' mixed monarchy where the [[Monarchy of Great Nortend|Sovereign]], presently [[Alexander II of Great Nortend|Alexander II]], wields ultimate power delegated to the Curia Regis consisting of the various branches of government. | The '''Government of Great Nortend''', formally known as '''His Majesty's Government''' or in Court Latin '''''Curia Regis''''', and also known as the Erbonian Government, the Nortan Government or in some contexts, the Crown, constitutes the government of the [[Great Nortend|Kingdom of Nortend, Cardoby and Hambria]], a 'semi-constitutional' mixed monarchy where the [[Monarchy of Great Nortend|Sovereign]], presently [[Alexander II of Great Nortend|Alexander II]], wields ultimate power delegated to the Curia Regis consisting of the various branches of government. | ||
The Government is split nominally into three branches: the executive branch composed of the [[Privy Council of Great Nortend|Privy Council]], which advises the Sovereign and whose role is mainly delegated to the [[Ministry of Great Nortend|Cabinet and Ministry]], led by the [[Lord High Treasurer of Great Nortend|Lord High Treasurer]]; the legislative branch composed of the [[Parliament of Great Nortend|Parliament]]'s House of Lords, House of Clergy, House of Burgesses, House of Knights; the judicial branch composed of the various civil, regular and ecclesiastical courts, wardens, judges and justices. However, there is no formal separation of powers, with the consequence being that many offices and institutions have roles in two or even all three of the branches. Examples include Parliament, which has judicial and legislative powers and the Privy Council, which has executive, legislative and judicial powers. | The Government is split nominally into three branches: the executive branch composed of the [[Privy Council of Great Nortend|Privy Council]], which advises the Sovereign and whose role is mainly delegated to the [[Ministry of Great Nortend|Cabinet and Ministry]], led by the [[Lord High Treasurer of Great Nortend|Lord High Treasurer]]; the legislative branch composed of the [[Parliament of Great Nortend|Parliament]]'s House of Lords, House of Clergy, House of Burgesses, House of Knights; the judicial branch composed of the various civil, regular and ecclesiastical courts, wardens, judges and justices. However, there is no formal separation of powers, with the consequence being that many offices and institutions have roles in two or even all three of the branches. Examples include Parliament, which has judicial and legislative powers and the Privy Council, which has executive, legislative and judicial powers. | ||
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The current Sovereign is [[Alexander II of Great Nortend|Alexander II]]. The heir apparent (''regulus apparens'') is William, Prince of Rhise. | The current Sovereign is [[Alexander II of Great Nortend|Alexander II]]. The heir apparent (''regulus apparens'') is William, Prince of Rhise. | ||
The Crown, in its various forms, is the head of the Curia Regis, and the fount of all government power. It has the final say in all executive, judicial and legislative matters, specifically in the guises of His Majesty ''in camera'' in executive and judicial matters, and His Majesty ''in parlamento'' in legislative matters. | The Crown, in its various forms, is the head of the Curia Regis, and the fount of all government power and is thus technically the 'head of government'. It has the final say in all executive, judicial and legislative matters, specifically in the guises of His Majesty ''in camera'' in executive and judicial matters, and His Majesty ''in parlamento'' in legislative matters. | ||
==Privy Council== | |||
{{Main|Ministry of Great Nortend|Privy Council of Great Nortend}} | {{Main|Ministry of Great Nortend|Privy Council of Great Nortend}} | ||
The Privy Council comprises | The Privy Council comprises His Majesty's ministers, clerks and counsellours who have the formal role of advising the Sovereign on matters of governance. Counsellours are entitled to the style of 'Right Honourable'. | ||
From the Privy Council are drawn the Officers of State and [[Ministry_of_Great_Nortend#Cabinet|Cabinet]]. [[Ministry_of_Great_Nortend#Utter Ministry|Junior ministers]] are not usually made Privy Counsellours. The most important of the ministers of the Crown (''minister regni'') is the [[Lord High Treasurer of Great Nortend|Lord High Treasurer]], who serves as de facto Prime Minister ''primus inter pares'', though in ceremonial contexts the Lord High Steuard ranks first. | From the Privy Council are drawn the Officers of State and [[Ministry_of_Great_Nortend#Cabinet|Cabinet]]. [[Ministry_of_Great_Nortend#Utter Ministry|Junior ministers]] are not usually made Privy Counsellours. The most important of the ministers of the Crown (''minister regni'') is the [[Lord High Treasurer of Great Nortend|Lord High Treasurer]], who serves as de facto Prime Minister ''primus inter pares'', though in ceremonial contexts the Lord High Steuard ranks first. | ||
=== | ==Legislature== | ||
{{Main|Parliament of Great Nortend}} | |||
The main legislature of Great Nortend is the [[Parliament of Great Nortend]]. The Parliament is a quadcameral legislature, with four formal chambers. In practice however, the House of Lords and the Houses of Commons, the latter comprising the formally separate House of Burgesses and House of Knights, effect a standard bicameral system. The ecclesiastical House of Clergy or Proctors only rarely meets and is often considered to be separate from the main secular Parliament, though Lords Spiritual do sit in the House of Lords. | |||
==Judiciary== | |||
{{Main|Judiciary of Great Nortend}} | |||
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Revision as of 13:19, 8 May 2019
The Government of Great Nortend, formally known as His Majesty's Government or in Court Latin Curia Regis, and also known as the Erbonian Government, the Nortan Government or in some contexts, the Crown, constitutes the government of the Kingdom of Nortend, Cardoby and Hambria, a 'semi-constitutional' mixed monarchy where the Sovereign, presently Alexander II, wields ultimate power delegated to the Curia Regis consisting of the various branches of government.
The Government is split nominally into three branches: the executive branch composed of the Privy Council, which advises the Sovereign and whose role is mainly delegated to the Cabinet and Ministry, led by the Lord High Treasurer; the legislative branch composed of the Parliament's House of Lords, House of Clergy, House of Burgesses, House of Knights; the judicial branch composed of the various civil, regular and ecclesiastical courts, wardens, judges and justices. However, there is no formal separation of powers, with the consequence being that many offices and institutions have roles in two or even all three of the branches. Examples include Parliament, which has judicial and legislative powers and the Privy Council, which has executive, legislative and judicial powers.
The Crown
The Crown (Court Latin: Illud Regnum), represented physically by the Sovereign, is the sovereign superior over all of Great Nortend, being considered the feudal liege lord, and ecclesiastical ruler appointed by God over his subjects. It has been held by members of the House of Anthord since 1519, with a brief interlude from 1762 to 1777.
The current Sovereign is Alexander II. The heir apparent (regulus apparens) is William, Prince of Rhise.
The Crown, in its various forms, is the head of the Curia Regis, and the fount of all government power and is thus technically the 'head of government'. It has the final say in all executive, judicial and legislative matters, specifically in the guises of His Majesty in camera in executive and judicial matters, and His Majesty in parlamento in legislative matters.
Privy Council
The Privy Council comprises His Majesty's ministers, clerks and counsellours who have the formal role of advising the Sovereign on matters of governance. Counsellours are entitled to the style of 'Right Honourable'.
From the Privy Council are drawn the Officers of State and Cabinet. Junior ministers are not usually made Privy Counsellours. The most important of the ministers of the Crown (minister regni) is the Lord High Treasurer, who serves as de facto Prime Minister primus inter pares, though in ceremonial contexts the Lord High Steuard ranks first.
Legislature
The main legislature of Great Nortend is the Parliament of Great Nortend. The Parliament is a quadcameral legislature, with four formal chambers. In practice however, the House of Lords and the Houses of Commons, the latter comprising the formally separate House of Burgesses and House of Knights, effect a standard bicameral system. The ecclesiastical House of Clergy or Proctors only rarely meets and is often considered to be separate from the main secular Parliament, though Lords Spiritual do sit in the House of Lords.
Judiciary
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