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=Overview= | =Overview= | ||
The Imperator serves as the paramount figure in the Imperium of Caphiria, embodying both the executive and legislative authority within the country's governing system. Holding a position of supreme power, the Imperator, as the chief executive, serves as both the head of state and the head of the [[Ministries of Caphiria|Ministries of the Imperium]]. These trans-parliamentary bodies administer federal government functions on behalf of the Imperator. The Imperator's power encompasses the authority to appoint and dismiss prime ministers, create and dissolve ministries, and assign diplomatic and provincial officials. They have the ability to appoint and fire prime ministers, create and dissolve ministries, as well as the responsibility to appoint diplomatic and provincial officials. On top of his executive powers, the Imperator has ''imperium'' (executive power) over the entire [[Imperial Armed Forces of Caphiria|Armed Forces of Caphiria]], commanding the largest military in the world. | |||
The Imperators ''auctoritas principis'' (legislative authority) grants them the capability to enact and change laws, gives them the final choice in matters of legislation unless the democratic representatives of the public or the guardians of national morality regard his decision as opposed to the sovereign will. However, they seldom exercise this power directly, allowing the national parliament - the [[Corcillum|Assemblies of Caphiria]] - to operate semi-autonomously and manage their individual mandates. Despite the Imperator's immense power, the historical shift in the constitutional balance has meant that the true authority in practice often lies with the [[National Assembly (Caphiria)|National Assembly]], which functions as the national legislature. The Imperator, however, retains the power to call emergency sessions of the Corcillum. The Imperator also carries the title of President of the Corcillum, although this title mostly holds ceremonial significance and does not confer additional powers. | |||
The position of Imperator has traditionally been a combination of legal authority and extra-constitutional power. The Imperator's position has evolved over time, with various incumbents exerting their influence beyond their legal jurisdiction. A notable example is Imperator Caesar Marcandro who, during the 19th century, blurred the lines of the traditionally non-partisan role of the Imperator by openly endorsing specific political candidates and parties during Corcillum elections. He leveraged his influence to shape the political landscape in a manner that aligned with his personal ideology. Indeed, some Imperators have used their influence to circumvent the legislative processes set out in the Constitution. Imperator Otiber III, reigning in the early 18th century, was infamous for his excessive use of 'executive orders', frequently enacting authoritarive policies without the formal approval of the Corcillum. A notable executive order issued by Otiber III was the Harpocrates Edict, which effectively placed strict state control over the media; any publication or broadcaster found criticizing the Imperator or his policies were severely punished, resulting in widespread self-censorship. It was ruled unconstitutional 3 years after it was passed. | |||
Despite the seeming breach of legal limits, these actions have often been widely accepted, with citizens indulging their leader in these respects because of his supreme personal ''dignitas'' (social standing). Separate from his public office, an Imperator bears the highest ''dignitas'' of a Caphirian citizen and has sacrosanctity from physical harm under Catholic and Caphirian laws. Violating his sanctity is sacrilege and treason - punished by death. While the Imperator possess near limitless executive power, the Senate has the ability to legally oppose most of the Imperator's actions by a super-majority. | |||
=Titles= | =Titles= | ||
An Imperator holds a number of titles collected over the millennia, many conferring powers unique to his office. They are not necessarily held by every Imperator, having distinct ceremonies or criteria. | An Imperator holds a number of titles collected over the millennia, many conferring powers unique to his office. They are not necessarily held by every Imperator, having distinct ceremonies or criteria. | ||