Politics of Orioni

Politics of Orioni
Erwaniye poletika

Sibiseba assembly building in O'polis
State type	Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Constitution	Constitution of Orioni
Legislative branch
Name	Sibiseba
Type	Unicameral
Appointer	Direct election
Executive branch
Head of State
Title	Empress
Currently	Joni I Nabérrie
Head of Government
Title	Chairlady
Currently	Awidefale Rezovi
Cabinet
Name	Imperial Council
Current cabinet	Rezovi I
Ministries	12
Judicial branch
Name	Judiciary of Orioni

The politics of Orioni take place with the framework of a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy in which the monarch, currently Empress Joni, is the head of state while the Chairperson of the Memakiriti, currently Awidefale Rezovi, is the head of government. Orioni has been described as a bureaucratic monarchy where legally the power lies in the hands of the monarch, but the real power lies in the hands of the bureaucracies surrounding her. The Orinese Constitution provides for a separation of powers. The political system of Orioni consists of an executive branch, a legislative branch, and a judicial branch.

Executive power is exercised by the Chairperson of the Imperial Council (Oharic: Memakiriti). The Government consists of the Chairperson and councillors. The government, including the Chairperson, can be revoked by the Sibiseba. The Sibiseba (Anglish: Assembly) passes statutes and votes on the budget; it controls the action of the executive through formal questioning on the floor of the houses of Sibiseba and by establishing commissions of inquiry. The Orinese political system is a multi-party system. Former executive leaders are members of the Sibiseba. The judiciary is based upon the civil law system and operates independently from the executive and the legislative branches. The highest court is the Imperial Court of Orioni.

History

An early executive branch was the Imperial Council (Oharic: Memakiriti). At its creation in 1175, it was composed of four councillors or advisors, with the monarch representing the fifth decisive vote. The position of “Councillor” (abbreviated as Cllr) was appropriated from city government and carried over to the national level. The title precedes the holder's other titles, for example Cllr Andrew Pipkin. Each councillor was the head of a specialized department and a geographical area of expertise (several provinces). The monarch would open her personal correspondence and discuss hearings only in the presence of at least 2 councillors. They provided council to the monarch, and confirmed (or co-signed) and accelerated royal decisions (edicts and declarations). The Council was considered a very important body of government. The various councillors were still subject to the crown. Some historians even consider it to be more important than the Monarchy itself. The four original departments were:

• Councillor of the Household: oversaw the royal entourage, clergy, affairs of the capital, royal buildings, and personal military guard.
  • Assisted by the Keeper of the Seals.
• Councillor of the Sword: First Officer of the Crown, and highest commander of the army, oversaw border provinces.
  • Assisted by the Master of the Horse.
• Councillor of the Ships: highest commander of the navy, oversaw colonial matters.
  • Assisted by the Admiral of the Galleys.
• Councillor of Mediation: oversaw diplomacy, foreign relations and trade.
  • Assisted by the Collector of the Tithe.

In 1195 new laws were introduced to celebrate 20 years of restoration. An early legislative branch was formed as part of the constitutional law reforms, transforming the monarchy into a more deliberative form. The Gizatochi was an early precursor to the Sibiseba. This institutionalised assembly critiqued monarchical decisions, discussed laws about taxes, trade, diplomacy, and military matters. It was a select committee that included fifty noble representatives from the Tamanyi cities. These nobles were the heads of all important families. However, as the population grew, the Gizatochi became more and more dysfunctional, as feuds between families crippled its functioning. In later centuries, this was expanded to include representatives from other cities as well. Nevertheless, colonial possessions were not represented.

Monarchy

Main article: Monarchy of Orioni

National government

Executive

Imperial Council

The Imperial Council (Oharic: Memakiriti) is the executive branch, led by the Chairperson and supported by councillors. The councillors are responsible for heading a government department. The council also advises the Monarch on policy matters. The council consists of 12 councillors, chaired by 1 chairperson, and is divided over three topical sub councils. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of O'polis. The current Rezovi Government, a two-party cabinet since 2019, consists of a coalition of the left-wing SPO and centre-left Blueropa.

• Chairlady of Imperial Affairs: Awidefale Rezovi
  • Subcouncil for Power (Oharic: Hayili)
    • Home Affairs: Dame Nijo Kujo-Michiie
    • Foreign Affairs: Anna Hackney
    • Justice: Lady Amuh Nideba
    • Defence: Prince Toren Nabérrie
  • Subcouncil for Profit (Oharic: Idigeti)
    • Treasury: Lady Catherine Manzoni
    • Economy: Sir Hiram Hiramson
    • Energy: Prof. Elisa Solna
    • Trade & Transportation: Countess Elisabeth of Hakushaku
  • Subcouncil for Prosperity (Oharic: Hizibi)
    • Health: Prof. Bobo Lang
    • Social Services: Dr. Ianos Mikasa
    • Environment: Sir Constantine Vogels
    • Education: Lady Mihaeli Timos

Chairlady of Imperial Affairs: Awidefale Rezovi
Subcouncil for Power (Oharic: Hayili) Home Affairs: Dame Nijo Kujo-Michiie Foreign Affairs: Anna Hackney Justice: Lady Amuh Nideba Defence: Prince Toren Nabérrie	Subcouncil for Profit (Oharic: Idigeti) Treasury: Lady Catherine Manzoni Economy: Sir Hiram Hiramson Energy: Prof. Elisa Solna Trade & Transportation: Countess Elisabeth of Hakushaku	Subcouncil for Prosperity (Oharic: Hizibi) Health: Prof. Bobo Lang Social Services: Dr. Ianos Mikasa Environment: Sir Constantine Vogels Education: Lady Mihaeli Timos

Chairperson

The executive branch is led by the Chairperson, supported by councillors. The Chairperson is the head of government, elected by the legislative Sibiseba. In Orinese politics, the Chairperson is equivalent to that of a prime minister. S/he heads the imperial council and lead of the councillors in the executive branch of government.

Portrait	Name (Birth–Death)	Took office	Left office	Political party	Elected	Notable credit(s)
	Mrs Lusiya Selami ina Gitiri (1878-1967)	1951	1955	Constitutional Party	1951	Establishment of Europan Commercial Alliance; decolonisation of Burkini.
	Mrs $Name (1883-1960)	1955	1959	Constitutional Party	1955	Dealing with the economic crisis of 1958.
	Mrs $Name (1896-1987)	1959	1963	Constitutional Party	1959	$Credit(s)
	Mrs $Name (1901-1975)	1963	1967	Constitutional Party	1963	$Credit(s)
	Mrs Yekirigizi Sinetsihufi (1912-1997)	1967	1975	WPO	1967 1971	Recovery from Second Argic War.
File:Begum Fazilatunnesa.jpg	Mrs $Name (1907-1988)	1975	1979	WPO	1975	Recovery from economic crisis.
	Mrs Beza Menkir Alem (1911-2004)	1979	1983	Motherland Movement	1979	$Credit(s)
	Mrs Eleni Arame (1918-2019)	1983	1987	Liberal Homeland Party	1983 1991	$Credit(s)
	Mr Hano Ketenya (1924-2020)	1987	1991	WPO	19987	$Credit(s)
	Mrs Eleni Arame (1919-2007)	1991	1995	Liberal Homeland Party	1983 1991	$Credit(s)
	Mrs Salayish Ciris (1937-)	1995	2003	Blueropa	1995 1999	Infrastructure projects
	Mrs Chandra Pristo (1952-)	2003	2007	SPO	2003 2015	Establishment of Entente of Oriental States
	Mr Ionas Strupar (1970-2016)	2007	2015	PO&N	2007 2011	Various economic and military projects
	Mrs Chandra Pristo (1952-)	2015	2019	SPO	2003 2015	Financial recovery; hosting the 2018 UENA World Cup; Green Shift; STEM grants; Strategic petroleum reserves; expansion of EOS.
	Ms Awidefale Rezovi (1975-)	2019	Incumbent	SPO	2019	Bainbridge Islands peacekeeping; 5G rollout; establishment of CAOS.

Legislative

Sibiseba assembly building in O'polis.

The Sibiseba (“assembly”) is the unicameral legislative body of Orioni. It meets in O'polis, the capital of Orioni. The main advantage of this unicameral system is more democratic and efficient lawmaking. The legislative process is simpler, without deadlock between two chambers, and reduced costs. In 2021 there are 162 sibisebali, elected to a four-year term. 82 seats are required for a majority. The Sibiseba cannot be dissolved. The Sibiseba has ultimate legislative power, and no other government institution can over-ride its decisions. Neither the monarch nor the executive branch participates in the legislative process. Orinese nationals aged 20 years and older may vote. Prior to 1991, the voting age was 21. Orinese nationals aged 25 years and older may run for office in the Sibiseba.

Judicial

Based on the ancient Aroman system of αλήθεια (alítheia, truth).

• Imperial Court of Justice on the national level
• Palace(s) of Justice on the provincial (kifile) level
• House(s) of Justice on the departmental (wereda) level
• Table(s) of Justice on the municipal level

Weekly agenda

• Monday: Interpellation of the executive branch by the legislative branch.
• Tuesday: Sibiseba meets for legislative work.
• Wednesday: Review of legislative branch by the judicial branch.
• Thursday: Subcouncils meet for executive work.
• Friday: Memakiriti meets for executive work.

Local government

Provincial governor

Political parties and elections

Further information: Category:Political parties in Orioni

According to its constitution, Orioni has a multi-party political system. However, in practice, the Constitutional Party was the long-time ruling party and dominated the Orinese political arena up until the late 1960s. Second was the Modern Orioni Party, created to organize popular support for the monarchy after the failed coup d'état of 1928. In the 1940s, the Workers Party arose to represent the emerging working class. These three groups still control Orinese politics, but they have changed a lot.

(WIP. Why does the Socialist Party have so much political power in a monarchy like Orioni? As one of the last monarchies in Oriental Europa, concessions had to be made to keep the population happy. Pressure and examples from neighbouring countries are causing more social policies to seep in. The toleration of a limited socialist policy is necessary for the monarchy to survive, without slipping into a dictatorship as in Ide Jima.)

Types

• Left-wing
  • Center-left: Socialist Party of Orioni, Blueropa, Pink!
• Center
  • Center-left: Socialist Party of Orioni, Blueropa, Pink!
  • Center-right: PO&N
• Right-wing
  • Center-right: PO&N
  • Far-right: Fronde Verdur

Alliances

(Senior partner. Junior partner. Centrist alliance. Right-wing alliance.)

Foreign Relations

Main article: Foreign relations of Orioni

Men in government

Chairman Hano Ketenya.

In Orioni, men have historically been underrepresented in the government and different institutions. Their role has traditionally been relegated to business and military positions, both at domestic and abroad. This inclination has changed in the 20th century, with more men also pursuing leadership positions within the Orinese political sphere. As of September 2021, the participation rate of men in government stands around 33%. The following male leaders are considered pioneers.

• 1917: the first male diplomat was Mr Tomeniko Anāsa, ambassador to Mekabiri.
• 1921: the first male mayor was Baron Liyoni Kinigiyariti of Iwineti.
• 1929: the first male Sibisebali was Mr Luchi Sifira.
• 1951: the first male councillor was Mr Bizati Mekakelenya-Korebita, who served as Defence Councillor under Chairlady Lusiya Selami ina Gitiri.
• 1987: the first male chairperson was Mr Hano Ketenya.

Terminology

• CL: Chairlady, leader of the executive branch of government. Originally, for a male Chairperson the title of Chairlord was proposed. However, the first man in this position, Hano Ketenya, was a member of the Workers Party of Orioni and preferred the less aristocratic title of Chairman.
• CM: Chairman, see CL.
• Cllr: Councillor, member of the executive branch of government.
• IC: Imperial councillor, see Cllr.
• MS: Member of the Sibiseba, the legislative branch of government.
• Sibisebali: see MS.