Government of West Phoenicia
Since 1586 when West Phoenicia became a nation they have continued to have a parliament. The first unicarmel parliament sitting was held on the 1st of March 1586, and had the representation of two senators from each of the 10 original states that unified to form West Phoenicia under the leadership of the Monarch.
From 1586, parliament has grown and splintered into a bicarmel parliament with representation from all 53 city-state.
West Phoenicia is a liberal democratic, federal constitutional monarchy, headed by a sovereign Monarch.
The Monarch retains significant executive powers, however the monarch is bound by the West Phoenician Constitution, but they have a significant amount of control in the running of the government if they desire it, but pass the responsibilities onto the Prime Minister.
The royal family is more than a ceremonial Head of State.
The bicameral parliament is the legislative branch of the national central government of The Empire of West Phoenicia.
Parliament is made up of democratically-elected representatives from West Phoenicia. That are elected from the 13 political parties, currently registered.
The Senate and the House of Representatives make up the national government.
The members of the House represent electoral divisions or districts across the Empire. The House of Representatives follows a Multiple non-transferable vote also known as plurality-at-large. It is a non-proportional voting system that elects three representatives from each province within each of the 53 city-states. West Phoenicia currently has 530 provinces. They serve for a period of 3 years.
There number in total is 1590.
West Phoenician senators are elected under the single transferable vote system of proportional representation.
Two Senators are elected from each of the 53 city-state of West Phoenicia.
Senators serve for a period of 6 years.
There number in total is 106.
National Parliament
The Prime Minister chairs the House of Representatives. The President of the Senate; chairs the Senate. The current President of the Senate is; Senator Andrew Rush.
A Prime Minister is elected by the political party or parties that hold a majority of the seats in the House of Representatives.
The President of the Senate is elected by the Senate in a secret ballot.
The royal family approves each law that the government wishes to enact.The Veto Power Act of 2015 allows the Crown, 10 vetos per session.
The royal family has the power to veto any Minister or Judge for the West Phoenician court system, if they feel is not suitable for the country. However the royal family tends to let the elected government handle most of those nominations.
The Monarch has the power to fire the Prime Minister in cases of no confidence, treason, corruption, other criminal charges and call on the elected government to vote in a new Prime Minister in.
To vote, one must be a West Phoenician citizen, not incarcerated and 16 years of age and over.
The West Phoenician Government has broad national powers that are granted to them by the 53 city-states.
The government administers laws in relation to defence, national police force, immigration, foreign affairs, national healthcare, trade, and taxation.
Ministry cabinet positions are delegated by the Prime Minister with approval needed from the royal family. The current government ministry is selected from members of the Coalition based on merit and seats won.
West Phoenician Government 2020
| Party | House of Representatives Seats | Senate Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Antebellum Conservative Party | 320 | 20 |
| West Phoenicia Segregation Party | 127 | 7 |
| West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party | 192 | 14 |
| Christian People's Party | 206 | 12 |
| West Phoenicia Empire First Party | 160 | 11 |
| Justice Party of West Phoenicia | 63 | 4 |
| Animal Justice Party | 31 | 3 |
| Democratic Monarchist Party | 63 | 4 |
| West Phoenicia Socialist Party | 80 | 5 |
| Nationalist Party of West Phoenicia | 80 | 5 |
| West Phoenicia Prohibition Party | 79 | 5 |
| Communist Party of West Phoenicia | 31 | 4 |
| Diversity, Love & Rainbow Party | 158 | 12 |
| Total | 1590 | 106 |
The Coalition has been in power since 2010 when they defeated The West Phoenician Empire First Party.
In February 2019, The Conservative Party of West Phoenicia and The Antebellum Party merged to create a more powerful voting bloc. The merger allowed both parties to focus more on their opposition than each other when attempting to woo candidates.
At the 2019 West Phoenician General Election; the Coalition won their second term with an increased majority..
Jimmy Bain, former leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of West Phoenicia since 2015 chose to step down and not run for reelection in the 2019 election.
The Coalition won 845 seats out of the 1590 on offer, giving them the ability to run government without the support of the Crossbench. However if needed they can usually rely on votes from their right wing allies, Nationalist Party of West Phoenicia and the West Phoenicia Prohibition Party giving the Coalition a supermajority.
Coalition: 845
- Antebellum Conservative Party (320)
- West Phoenicia Segregation Party (127)
- West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party (192)
- Christian People's Party (206)
Opposition: 317
- West Phoenicia Empire First Party (160)
- Justice Party of West Phoenicia(63)
- Animal Justice Party (31)
- Democratic Monarchist Party (63)
Left Wing: 80
Far Right Bloc: 159
Far Left Bloc: 189
Government: Senate
Total members of the Senate: 106
Coalition: 53
- Antebellum Conservative Party (20)
- West Phoenicia Segregation Party (7)
- West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party (14)
- Christian People's Party (12)
Opposition: 22
- West Phoenicia Empire First Party (11)
- Justice Party of West Phoenicia (4)
- Animal Justice Party(3)
- Democratic Monarchist Party (4)
Left Wing Alliance: 5
Far Right:10
Far Left Bloc: 16
Coalition Government Cabinet
| Portfolio | Minister | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Countess Tia High | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Aaron Airè | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Speaker of the House | Madame Minerva Cranè | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Chief Whip | Lady Jodie Greenway | West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party |
| Deputy Chief Whip | Dame Anna Patches | Christian People's Party |
| Minister of Religion | Deputy Pontifex Jim Wacco | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Pagan Faiths | Deputy High Priest August Moon | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of the Treasury | Trevor Rushworth | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Speaker of the House | Brad Atin | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Attorney General | Thuy Swain | Christian People's Party |
| Minister of Truth | Tanya Thorne | West Phoenicia Segregation Party |
| Minister of Defence | Gen.Aaron Townsville | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister for Defence Industry | Michelle Craft | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of War | Baroness Bernice Gryphon III | West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party |
| Minister of Homeland Security | Babs Towers | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Education | Helena Rice | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Health | Dr Kiri Alfred | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Jack Portland | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Employment & Industrial Relations | Scott Cumber-Blue | Christian People's Party |
| Minister of Aged Care | Inga Horne | West Phoenicia Segregation Party |
| Minister of Culture | Lady Genevieve Wolfe | West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party |
| Minister of the Arts | Baroness Honey Baroda | West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party |
| Minister of Industry & Manufacturing | Rowena Roxborough | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Agriculture | Diane Sheets | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Science | Jason Millerton | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Small Businesses | Jason Blackburn | West Phoenicia Segregation Party |
| Minister of Communications | Fau Telstra | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Trade & Commerce | Casey Chapps | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of the Environment | Amanda Chatterman | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Finance | Prof Michael Norris | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Immigration and Border Protection | Count Merry Travancore | Christian People's Party |
| Minister for Veteran Affairs | Sgt.Matthew Bradie | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Justice | Jacob Bain | West Phoenicia Segregation Party |
| Minister of Community & Social Services | Duchess Puddy Springvale | West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party |
| Minister of Corrective Services | Gov Joan Wentworth | West Phoenicia Segregation Party |
| Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Deve | Jonathan Sydney | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Women's Affairs | Tuvan Sydney | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Youth Affairs | Renee Curran | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Energy and Resources | Jacob Prosper | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Housing | Amber Hampton | Christian People's Party |
| Minister of Morality | Dr Cheryl Pisaccio | Christian People's Party |
| Minister of Sports and Recreation | Maximillan Dogg | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of West Phoenician Olympic Sports | Baroness Flora Freeman | West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party |
| Minister of Police and Emergency Response | Laura Lamb | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Disability Services | Robyn Mells | Christian People's Party |
| Minister of Technology | Emanuel Florida | Christian People's Party |
| Minister of Tourism | Lara Komma | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Liquor, Gaming and Firearms | Vanessa Defence | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Early Childhood Development | Karen Woods | Christian People's Party |
| Minister of Mental Health | Vanessa Wizard | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Transportation, Aviation and Innovation | James Chapperaux | Antebellum Conservative Party |
| Minister of Indigenous Affairs | Anna Tram | West Phoenicia Segregation Party |
| Minister of Fisheries and Oceans | Sirena Jackson | West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party |
| Minister of International Development | Janice Norris | Christian People's Party |
| Ministry of State of Antiquities | Dr Indiana Solo | Antebellum Conservative Party |
Ambassador to the World Assembly: Baroness Margarita Too-Rak
Other Roles
Ambassador to the World Assembly: Baroness Margarita Too-Rak
Chief of Staff: Duncan Kellog
Press Secretary: Madame Amanda Scotts
Opposition Government Cabinet
| Portfolio | Minister | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Opposition Leader | Gai Prestonia | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Deputy Leader | Ross Hynch | Justice Party of West Phoenicia |
| Opposition Party Whip | Madame Di Nunn | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister of Climate Change & Environment | Dr Daryl Eastminster | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister of Religion | Cardinal Peter II Bergemen | Democratic Monarchist Party |
| Opposition Minister of Finance | Professor Trevor Adellide | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister of Defence | Air Commodore Felicia South | Justice Party of West Phoenicia |
| Opposition Minister of Truth | Tokyo Lily | Animal Justice Party |
| Opposition Minister of Homeland Security | Hathor Luxor | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister of Education & Early Childhood Development | Professor Brownlyn Valentine | Justice Party of West Phoenicia |
| Opposition Minister of Foreign Affairs | Grace Atin | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister of Aged Care | Baron Glen Corinthians | Democratic Monarchist Party |
| Opposition Minister of the Arts & Culture | Meg Wurran | Animal Justice Party |
| Opposition Minister of Industry | Mirwais Patel | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister of Agriculture | Houa Ng | Justice Party of West Phoenicia |
| Opposition Minister of Social & Community Services | Violetta Black | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister of Transportation | Campbell Rook | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister of Small Businesses | Robyn Cinn | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister of Communications: | Pawan Singh | Justice Party of West Phoenicia |
| Opposition Minister of Trade | Darius Mckaii | Animal Justice Party |
| Opposition Minister of Immigration & Border Protection | Fiona Swannie | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister for Veteran Affairs | Col. Norman Broad (retired) | Democratic Monarchist Party |
| Minister of Justice | Julie York | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister of Corrective Services | Gov Jim Morris | Democratic Monarchist Party |
| Opposition Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Deve | Dave Blood | Animal Justice Party |
| Opposition Minister of Women's Affairs | Gabbi Vale | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister of Youth Affairs | Sarah Christ | Animal Justice Party |
| Opposition Minister of Energy and Resources | Nathaniel Charez | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister of Housing | Emily Nelton | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister of Manufacturing | Burt Kurbet | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister of Sports and Recreation | Shane Taylor | Justice Party of West Phoenicia |
| Opposition Minister of Disability Services | Lorraine Towers | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister of Police and Emergency Response | Tristan Brook | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister of Technology | Deborah Gleason | Justice Party of West Phoenicia |
| Opposition Minister of Tourism | Sean O'Reily | Animal Justice Party |
| Opposition Minister of Liquor, Gaming and Firearms | Bradly Sun | Democratic Monarchist Party |
| Opposition Minister of Health & Mental Health | Margaret Rise | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister of Employment & Industrial Relations | Emerson Alba | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Opposition Minister of Science, Aviation & Innovation | Albert Howitz | Justice Party of West Phoenicia |
| Opposition Minister of Indigenous Affairs | Cathy Sprint | Animal Justice Party |
| Opposition Minister of Fisheries and Oceans | Gloria Butt | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
| Ministry of State of Antiquities | Dr Asia Le'Rouge | West Phoenicia Empire First Party |
City States
West Phoenicia has 53 city states.
Each city-state has their own unicameral parliament, consisting of 20 sitting members.
The City-state elections are run via a the single transferable vote proportional representation method. Two members per province in each city-state are elected. The two with the higest number of votes win those two seats.
The members are elected for 3 year terms and are chaired by a Governor.