Politics of Littland

Political System of Littland
Littlands Politik

Flag of Littland
State type	Unitary parliamentary republic
Constitution	Constitution of Littland
Legislative branch
Name	Folkekammer
Type	Unicameral
Meeting place	Tinghuset
Presiding officer	Inger Knudsen, Speaker of the Folkekammer
Executive branch
Head of State
Title	President
Currently	Morten Kristoffersen
Appointer	Popular vote
Head of Government
Title	Prime Minister
Currently	Albert Simonsen
Appointer	President
Cabinet
Name	Littish Government
Current cabinet	Simonsen II Cabinet
Leader	Prime Minister
Appointer	President
Headquarters	Tinghuset
Ministries	13
Judicial branch
Name	Judicial System of Littland
Chief judge	Gabriel Matthiasen

The politics of Littland takes place within the constitutional framework of a parliamentary republic. Littland is a republic whose head of state is President Morten Kristoffersen who leads the nations foreign policy. Littlands head of government is Prime Minister Albert Simonsen who leads the executive branch of the Littish Government. 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.

Littish citizens enjoy individual and political freedom, suffrage is universal at age 18. Freedom of speech and expression are highly valued by Litts.

History

Main article: History of Littland

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.

The Political System of Littland

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

Main article: President of Littland

Despite the parliamentary nature of Littish politics, the President has some noteworthy powers. Following the 1986 rewrite of the constitution however, the Presidents powers have been quite limited compared to earlier.

Prime Minister

Main article: Prime Minister of Littland

Government

Main article: Government of Littland

Folkekammer

Main article: 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 article: List of political parties in Littland

Administrative divisions

Main articles: Counties of Littland and Malskic Autonomous Republic

Littland has 16 counties including 1 capital region and 1 autonomous zone, those being Kaslund and the Malskland

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 article: Foreign relations of Littland