Council of State (Carucere): Difference between revisions
mNo edit summary |
mNo edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Infobox | {{Infobox legislature | ||
| | | name = Council of State of Carucere | ||
| native_name = <small>''Konsey Deta Karuke''</small> | |||
| native_name | | native_name_lang = | ||
| | | transcription_name= | ||
| | | legislature = | ||
| | | coa_pic = File:Coat of arms of Annene.png | ||
| | | coa_res = 175px | ||
| coa_alt = | |||
| | | coa_caption = Coat of arms of Carucere | ||
| | | session_room = | ||
| | | house_type = {{wp|Executive council}} <br> <small>(as collective {{wp|head of government}})</small> | ||
| | |||
| | | leader1_type = [[President of Carucere|President]] | ||
| | | leader1 = [[Neil Gaubina]] | ||
| | | leader2_type = Vice President | ||
| | | leader2 = [[Bernard Lepvraud]] | ||
| leader3_type = Members | |||
| leader3 = [[Neil Gaubina]], [[Bernard Lepvraud]], [[Henry Allen]], [[Dhuga Zazoanevi]], [[Alain Berset]], [[David Jonas]], [[George Hall]], [[Philippe Samot]], [[Camille Darsières]], [[Marri Reddy]], [[Ganobiunu Dangenhide]] | |||
| website | | preceded_by = | ||
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1972|08|12}} | |||
| party1 = | |||
| new_session = | |||
| election1 = | |||
| seats = 11 | |||
| term_length = | |||
| last_election1 = | |||
| meeting_place = Hall of State, [[Jameston]], [[Carucere]] | |||
| constitution = [[Constitution of Carucere]] | |||
| website = | |||
}} | }} | ||
The ''' | The '''Council of State of Carucere''' ([[Papotement]]: ''Konsey Deta Karuke''), is an executive body which serves as the collective ''de jure'' {{wp|head of government}} of [[Carucere]]. While the [[President of Carucere]] is the leading political figure within the Council of State as ''de facto'' {{wp|head of state}}, it is the Council as a whole that serves as the highest executive authority in Carucere. | ||
The number of members on the | The number of members on the Council of State typically varies, but it always includes the [[President of Carucere]], Vice-President, and Premier. The Council of State formally exercises executive power in Carucere, such as the authority to formulate policies and draft measures. The Council oversees the administration of the country through its supervision of the [[Cabinet of Carucere|Cabinet]], which consists of the heads of government ministries. The Council also serves as an unofficial {{wp|upper house}} to the [[Senate of Carucere|Senate]]. Although the President is the permanent presiding officer of the Council, they are {{wp|primus inter pares}} within the Council which operates through {{wp|consensus decision-making}}. | ||
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
The exact number of members that preside on the | The exact number of members that preside on the Council of State has varied since its creation, based upon political convention. The Constitution of 1972, mandated the inclusion of seven members but gave no limit to the number of delegates the President may appoint. In the 1990s, the Senate limited the number of delegates the President may appoint to five; as a result the maximum number of delegates that could serve on the Council of State is twelve. | ||
Today the Council consists of the following members: | Today the Council consists of the following members: | ||
* [[President of Carucere|President of the | * [[President of Carucere|President of the Council of State]] | ||
* Vice-President and Chairman of the | * Vice-President and Chairman of the Council of State. | ||
* Four members of the [[Cabinet of Carucere|Cabinet]]. | * Four members of the [[Cabinet of Carucere|Cabinet]]. | ||
** Minister of Defense, Home Affairs and External Communications | ** Minister of Defense, Home Affairs and External Communications | ||
** Minister of Foreign Affairs | ** Minister of Foreign Affairs | ||
** Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development | ** Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development | ||
** Minister of | ** Minister of Justice | ||
* Premier of Carucere. | * Premier of Carucere. | ||
* Other delegates appointed by the President. | * Other delegates appointed by the President. | ||
===Current members=== | ===Current members=== | ||
==Role== | ==Role== | ||
Carucere has a ''de-facto'' fusion of a {{wp|presidential system|presidential}} and a {{wp|Directorial system|collegiate}} system. While the President decides the direction and priorities of the Government as the permanent presiding officer, ultimately executive power is collectively wielded by the Council. While the President | Carucere has a ''de-facto'' fusion of a {{wp|presidential system|presidential}} and a {{wp|Directorial system|collegiate}} system. While the President decides the direction and priorities of the Government as the permanent presiding officer, ultimately executive power is collectively wielded by the Council. While the President wields significant political influence as ''de jure'' {{wp|head of state}} and as presiding officer of the Council, ultimately their ''de facto'' power relies on a supportive Council of State, and is not directly attributed to the post of president. Traditionally the Council operates "above" ethnic partisanism, representing the entire country instead. | ||
As the main executive organ, the Council defines the collective political and policy direction of the executive branch and oversees the Cabinet to ensure the implementation of policy as determined by the Council of State. The Council of State also has limited legislative powers by enacting decrees with the full force of law and by submitting legislation to the Senate. All decrees enacted by the council requires an enabling act from the Senate for it to take effect. All bills must be approved by the Council of State for it to become law. The Council of State has the authority to veto laws, although the Senate can override this by a two-thirds majority vote. They may also refer the law for review by the Constitutional Council if the Council votes to doubt its constitutionality. | |||
The Council has the ability to appoint the Premier and other members of the Cabinet; however, the Senate must approve the election by a majority vote. As a result the Premier named by the Council must be supported by the Senate, or the candidate will be denied. The Council of State has the discretionary power to dissolve the Senate when they see fit, such as when the Council of State is unable to govern due to the Senate's disapproval. | |||
==Powers & Duties== | ==Powers & Duties== | ||
To perform their duties, the | To perform their duties, the Council of State are given the following powers: | ||
* to {{wp|promulgate}} laws. | * to {{wp|promulgate}} laws. | ||
* to veto laws, decree-laws, regulatory decrees and other Government decrees. | * to veto laws, decree-laws, regulatory decrees and other Government decrees. | ||
* to refer | * to refer a law for review by the Constitutional Council if the Council of State doubts its constitutionality. | ||
* to declare war. | * to declare war. | ||
* to hold a referendum regarding issues of national importance. | * to hold a referendum regarding issues of national importance. | ||
* to issue decrees with the full force of legislation. However decrees can be overridden if the Senate passes conflicting legislation. | * to issue decrees with the full force of legislation. However decrees can be overridden if the Senate passes conflicting legislation. | ||
* to submit legislation to the Senate. | * to submit legislation to the Senate. | ||
* to issue medals and honors for serving the nation. | * to issue medals and honors for serving the nation. | ||
* to issue pardons. | * to issue pardons. | ||
* to declare a {{wp|state of emergency}} suspending all laws or enacting a state of {{wp|martial law}}. | * to declare a {{wp|state of emergency}} suspending all laws or enacting a state of {{wp|martial law}}. | ||
* to regulate and join treaties, alliances, and other agreements coming from foreign states according to the Constitution. | * to regulate and join treaties, alliances, and other agreements coming from foreign states according to the Constitution. | ||
* to appoint the [[Premier of Carucere|Premier]] and other members of the [[Cabinet of Carucere|Cabinet]]. | * to appoint the [[Premier of Carucere|Premier]] and other members of the [[Cabinet of Carucere|Cabinet]]. | ||
* to appoint senior public officials. | * to appoint senior public officials. | ||
==Operation== | ==Operation== | ||
| Line 64: | Line 74: | ||
==Election== | ==Election== | ||
The electoral system for the | The electoral system for the Council of State is unique among many democracies in the world as it uses an elected {{wp|electoral college}}. Under the current electoral law, candidates are required to have a certain number of signatures from the public or endorsements by five Senators to stand for election. A candidate can stand individually or form a electoral coalition with additional candidates. On election day, the public elects presidential electors to form an [[Carucerean electoral college|Electoral College]] using {{wp|proportional representation}}. The electoral college then elects the President. All candidates are elected together on a single ticket by a simple majority vote. | ||
Revision as of 16:05, 6 August 2023
Council of State of Carucere Konsey Deta Karuke | |
|---|---|
 Coat of arms of Carucere | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | August 12, 1972 |
| Leadership | |
Vice President | |
Members | |
| Seats | 11 |
| Meeting place | |
| Hall of State, Jameston, Carucere | |
| Constitution | |
| Constitution of Carucere | |
The Council of State of Carucere (Papotement: Konsey Deta Karuke), is an executive body which serves as the collective de jure head of government of Carucere. While the President of Carucere is the leading political figure within the Council of State as de facto head of state, it is the Council as a whole that serves as the highest executive authority in Carucere.
The number of members on the Council of State typically varies, but it always includes the President of Carucere, Vice-President, and Premier. The Council of State formally exercises executive power in Carucere, such as the authority to formulate policies and draft measures. The Council oversees the administration of the country through its supervision of the Cabinet, which consists of the heads of government ministries. The Council also serves as an unofficial upper house to the Senate. Although the President is the permanent presiding officer of the Council, they are primus inter pares within the Council which operates through consensus decision-making.
Composition
The exact number of members that preside on the Council of State has varied since its creation, based upon political convention. The Constitution of 1972, mandated the inclusion of seven members but gave no limit to the number of delegates the President may appoint. In the 1990s, the Senate limited the number of delegates the President may appoint to five; as a result the maximum number of delegates that could serve on the Council of State is twelve.
Today the Council consists of the following members:
- President of the Council of State
- Vice-President and Chairman of the Council of State.
- Four members of the Cabinet.
- Minister of Defense, Home Affairs and External Communications
- Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development
- Minister of Justice
- Premier of Carucere.
- Other delegates appointed by the President.
Current members
Role
Carucere has a de-facto fusion of a presidential and a collegiate system. While the President decides the direction and priorities of the Government as the permanent presiding officer, ultimately executive power is collectively wielded by the Council. While the President wields significant political influence as de jure head of state and as presiding officer of the Council, ultimately their de facto power relies on a supportive Council of State, and is not directly attributed to the post of president. Traditionally the Council operates "above" ethnic partisanism, representing the entire country instead.
As the main executive organ, the Council defines the collective political and policy direction of the executive branch and oversees the Cabinet to ensure the implementation of policy as determined by the Council of State. The Council of State also has limited legislative powers by enacting decrees with the full force of law and by submitting legislation to the Senate. All decrees enacted by the council requires an enabling act from the Senate for it to take effect. All bills must be approved by the Council of State for it to become law. The Council of State has the authority to veto laws, although the Senate can override this by a two-thirds majority vote. They may also refer the law for review by the Constitutional Council if the Council votes to doubt its constitutionality.
The Council has the ability to appoint the Premier and other members of the Cabinet; however, the Senate must approve the election by a majority vote. As a result the Premier named by the Council must be supported by the Senate, or the candidate will be denied. The Council of State has the discretionary power to dissolve the Senate when they see fit, such as when the Council of State is unable to govern due to the Senate's disapproval.
Powers & Duties
To perform their duties, the Council of State are given the following powers:
- to promulgate laws.
- to veto laws, decree-laws, regulatory decrees and other Government decrees.
- to refer a law for review by the Constitutional Council if the Council of State doubts its constitutionality.
- to declare war.
- to hold a referendum regarding issues of national importance.
- to issue decrees with the full force of legislation. However decrees can be overridden if the Senate passes conflicting legislation.
- to submit legislation to the Senate.
- to issue medals and honors for serving the nation.
- to issue pardons.
- to declare a state of emergency suspending all laws or enacting a state of martial law.
- to regulate and join treaties, alliances, and other agreements coming from foreign states according to the Constitution.
- to appoint the Premier and other members of the Cabinet.
- to appoint senior public officials.
Operation
Meetings
Election
The electoral system for the Council of State is unique among many democracies in the world as it uses an elected electoral college. Under the current electoral law, candidates are required to have a certain number of signatures from the public or endorsements by five Senators to stand for election. A candidate can stand individually or form a electoral coalition with additional candidates. On election day, the public elects presidential electors to form an Electoral College using proportional representation. The electoral college then elects the President. All candidates are elected together on a single ticket by a simple majority vote.