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=== Executive Branch ===

The executive branch of Ceylonia consists of the Head of State, called the President, the Head of Government, called the Prime Minister, and the Cabinet of Ministers which is appointed by the Prime Minister upon appointment by the President. The President, currently [[Miguel Sousa]], is elected directly through universal adult suffrage for a five-year term. The President holds the power to dissolve the National Assembly or can challenge it through direct popular referendums or through veto. The President also is able to negotiate and ratify international agreements, and serves as the commander-in-chief of the Ceylon Defense Forces. The Prime Minister is appointed directly by the President after the party he/she leads wins the most the seats in the Popular National Assembly. The Prime Minister mostly focuses on domestic, day-to-day activities, while determining public policy. The current Prime Minister is Amancio Batista, who was appointed in 2033, following the [[Partedaíopascun Yapokee|PpY’s]] victory in the [[2033 Ceylonian general election|2033 elections]].

=== Legislative branch ===

Ceylonia is one of two countries in the world that employ a [[w:Tricameralism|tricameral legislature]], the other being [[Lucrecia]]. The [[National Assembly (Ceylonia)|National Assembly]] is comprised of three houses; the [[Senate (Ceylonia)|Senate]], the [[Chamber of Tribal Emissaries]], and the [[Popular National Assembly]].

The Senate is the upper house, and comprises of 144 members. These members are elected by 120,000 officials, mostly delegates of the 36 Qoyaletasembalaí, in an indirect electoral college. The Senate, despite being the upper house, was actually historically considered the weakest branch, as, until the 1980s, every legislation they drafted was required to be ratified and approved by the Chamber of Tribal Emissaries, the Popular National Assembly, and the President of Ceylonia, a very difficult process which resulted in very few Senate bills actually becoming Ceylon law. Following the government reforms, the National Assembly became more balanced, and the Senate was given a lot more power, on equal par with the other two houses. The Senate is the only legislative house that is not elected through popular vote.

The Chamber of Tribal Emissaries is the middle house, and it comprises of 100 members. Representatives of this house are referred to as Tribal Emissaries, and are elected from the 27 tribal nations of Ceylonia, through popular vote. The makeup of the Chamber is entirely dependent on the population size of the tribal nations. For example, the [[Yapokee Nation of Ceylonia|Yapokee Nation]], being the largest in the country in both size and population, is represented by the most Emissaries, making up 1/5 of the Chamber. This has caused some controversy in past matters, as most votes for resolutions passed through the Chamber are typically skewed towards certain larger tribes. In response to this, many Emissaries from smaller tribes form coalitions on bills that they share similar views on. There have been attempts by the Yapokee representatives to outlaw this practice, however to no avail. The Chamber typically discusses matters pertaining to the welfare of the 27 tribal nations, and rarely chooses to involve itself in foreign matters.

The lower house of the legislature is the Popular National Assembly, which is comprised of 377 members. Historically, the Popular National Assembly had been the most powerful and most represented branch, due to its delegates being elected through popular vote. Delegates are elected through local constituencies, and the amount of representation from each qoyalet varies on that qoyalet’s population. This system is similar to the Chamber of Tribal Emissaries, however unlike the Chamber, which is only elected by citizens associated with a recognized tribe, the Popular National Assembly is elected by every Ceylonian citizen.

=== Administrative divisions ===

Ceylonia is separated into thirty-six qoyalets, which also contain 42 Tribal Nations, and two independent cities; the capital city of Santa Maria, located at the northern end of the Baía dos Cocos, and East Sachia, the second largest city situated alongside the western border with Tierrador. Under the Ceylon Constitution, the qoyalets have an elected provincial government composed of the Qoyalet Governor and the Qoyaletasembalaí (provincial assembly). The governor constitutes the executive body, proposes budgets, and creates decrees, resolutions, and provincial programs. The Qoyaletasembalaí, the qoyalets' legislative body, debates and votes on budgets, supervises qoyalet elected officials, and is able to hold votes on removing the governor, deputy governor, or any member of the assembly from office if they see fit. The qoyalet governor and the Qoyaletasembalaí serve a term of four years, without immediate reelection. These governments plan regional development, execute public investment projects, promote economic activities, and manage public property. On the same level as the qoyalets are the 42 Tribal Nations of the country. All 42 nations are ~~equally~~ represented in the Chamber of Tribal Emissaries, of which ~~three~~ representatives from each nation is sent. The nations are considered semi-autonomous, and while they have some power over the land they hold, they still are considered part of a larger qoyalet, and must pledge allegiance to that respective qoyalet. The cities of Santa Maria and East Sachia is administered by a municipal council, headed by a mayor. The purpose of devolving power to regional and municipal governments was to improve popular participation and give Ceylonians a greater since of community. NGOs played an important role in the decentralization process and still influence local politics, though remain in check under the national government's regulation. Some areas of Ceylonia are defined as metropolitan areas which may overlap political boundaries and extend into several qoyalets. The largest of them, the Santa Maria metropolitan area, is the seventh-largest metropolis in the Cronan continent.

Ceylonia is separated into thirty-six qoyalets, which also contain 27 Tribal Nations, and two independent cities; the capital city of Santa Maria, located at the northern end of the Baía dos Cocos, and East Sachia, the second largest city situated alongside the western border with Tierrador. Under the Ceylon Constitution, the qoyalets have an elected provincial government composed of the Qoyalet Governor and the Qoyaletasembalaí (provincial assembly). The governor constitutes the executive body, proposes budgets, and creates decrees, resolutions, and provincial programs. The Qoyaletasembalaí, the qoyalets' legislative body, debates and votes on budgets, supervises qoyalet elected officials, and is able to hold votes on removing the governor, deputy governor, or any member of the assembly from office if they see fit. The qoyalet governor and the Qoyaletasembalaí serve a term of four years, without immediate reelection. These governments plan regional development, execute public investment projects, promote economic activities, and manage public property. On the same level as the qoyalets are the 27 Tribal Nations of the country. All 27 nations are represented in the Chamber of Tribal Emissaries, of which multiple representatives from each nation are sent. The nations are considered semi-autonomous, and while they have some power over the land they hold, they still are considered part of a larger qoyalet, and must pledge allegiance to that respective qoyalet. The cities of Santa Maria and East Sachia is administered by a municipal council, headed by a mayor. The purpose of devolving power to regional and municipal governments was to improve popular participation and give Ceylonians a greater since of community. NGOs played an important role in the decentralization process and still influence local politics, though remain in check under the national government's regulation. Some areas of Ceylonia are defined as metropolitan areas which may overlap political boundaries and extend into several qoyalets. The largest of them, the Santa Maria metropolitan area, is the seventh-largest metropolis in the Cronan continent.

=== Foreign policy ===

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 === Executive Branch ===
+The executive branch of Ceylonia consists of the Head of State, called the President, the Head of Government, called the Prime Minister, and the Cabinet of Ministers which is appointed by the Prime Minister upon appointment by the President. The President, currently [[Miguel Sousa]], is elected directly through universal adult suffrage for a five-year term. The President holds the power to dissolve the National Assembly or can challenge it through direct popular referendums or through veto. The President also is able to negotiate and ratify international agreements, and serves as the commander-in-chief of the Ceylon Defense Forces. The Prime Minister is appointed directly by the President after the party he/she leads wins the most the seats in the Popular National Assembly. The Prime Minister mostly focuses on domestic, day-to-day activities, while determining public policy. The current Prime Minister is Amancio Batista, who was appointed in 2033, following the [[Partedaíopascun Yapokee|PpY’s]] victory in the [[2033 Ceylonian general election|2033 elections]].
+=== Legislative branch ===
+Ceylonia is one of two countries in the world that employ a [[w:Tricameralism|tricameral legislature]], the other being [[Lucrecia]]. The [[National Assembly (Ceylonia)|National Assembly]] is comprised of three houses; the [[Senate (Ceylonia)|Senate]], the [[Chamber of Tribal Emissaries]], and the [[Popular National Assembly]].
+The Senate is the upper house, and comprises of 144 members. These members are elected by 120,000 officials, mostly delegates of the 36 Qoyaletasembalaí, in an indirect electoral college. The Senate, despite being the upper house, was actually historically considered the weakest branch, as, until the 1980s, every legislation they drafted was required to be ratified and approved by the Chamber of Tribal Emissaries, the Popular National Assembly, and the President of Ceylonia, a very difficult process which resulted in very few Senate bills actually becoming Ceylon law. Following the government reforms, the National Assembly became more balanced, and the Senate was given a lot more power, on equal par with the other two houses. The Senate is the only legislative house that is not elected through popular vote.
+The Chamber of Tribal Emissaries is the middle house, and it comprises of 100 members. Representatives of this house are referred to as Tribal Emissaries, and are elected from the 27 tribal nations of Ceylonia, through popular vote. The makeup of the Chamber is entirely dependent on the population size of the tribal nations. For example, the [[Yapokee Nation of Ceylonia|Yapokee Nation]], being the largest in the country in both size and population, is represented by the most Emissaries, making up 1/5 of the Chamber. This has caused some controversy in past matters, as most votes for resolutions passed through the Chamber are typically skewed towards certain larger tribes. In response to this, many Emissaries from smaller tribes form coalitions on bills that they share similar views on. There have been attempts by the Yapokee representatives to outlaw this practice, however to no avail. The Chamber typically discusses matters pertaining to the welfare of the 27 tribal nations, and rarely chooses to involve itself in foreign matters.
+The lower house of the legislature is the Popular National Assembly, which is comprised of 377 members. Historically, the Popular National Assembly had been the most powerful and most represented branch, due to its delegates being elected through popular vote. Delegates are elected through local constituencies, and the amount of representation from each qoyalet varies on that qoyalet’s population. This system is similar to the Chamber of Tribal Emissaries, however unlike the Chamber, which is only elected by citizens associated with a recognized tribe, the Popular National Assembly is elected by every Ceylonian citizen.
 === Administrative divisions ===
-Ceylonia is separated into thirty-six qoyalets, which also contain 42 Tribal Nations, and two independent cities; the capital city of Santa Maria, located at the northern end of the Baía dos Cocos, and East Sachia, the second largest city situated alongside the western border with Tierrador. Under the Ceylon Constitution, the qoyalets have an elected provincial government composed of the Qoyalet Governor and the Qoyaletasembalaí (provincial assembly). The governor constitutes the executive body, proposes budgets, and creates decrees, resolutions, and provincial programs. The Qoyaletasembalaí, the qoyalets' legislative body, debates and votes on budgets, supervises qoyalet elected officials, and is able to hold votes on removing the governor, deputy governor, or any member of the assembly from office if they see fit. The qoyalet governor and the Qoyaletasembalaí serve a term of four years, without immediate reelection. These governments plan regional development, execute public investment projects, promote economic activities, and manage public property. On the same level as the qoyalets are the 42 Tribal Nations of the country. All 42 nations are equally represented in the Chamber of Tribal Emissaries, of which three representatives from each nation is sent. The nations are considered semi-autonomous, and while they have some power over the land they hold, they still are considered part of a larger qoyalet, and must pledge allegiance to that respective qoyalet. The cities of Santa Maria and East Sachia is administered by a municipal council, headed by a mayor. The purpose of devolving power to regional and municipal governments was to improve popular participation and give Ceylonians a greater since of community. NGOs played an important role in the decentralization process and still influence local politics, though remain in check under the national government's regulation. Some areas of Ceylonia are defined as metropolitan areas which may overlap political boundaries and extend into several qoyalets. The largest of them, the Santa Maria metropolitan area, is the seventh-largest metropolis in the Cronan continent.
+Ceylonia is separated into thirty-six qoyalets, which also contain 27 Tribal Nations, and two independent cities; the capital city of Santa Maria, located at the northern end of the Baía dos Cocos, and East Sachia, the second largest city situated alongside the western border with Tierrador. Under the Ceylon Constitution, the qoyalets have an elected provincial government composed of the Qoyalet Governor and the Qoyaletasembalaí (provincial assembly). The governor constitutes the executive body, proposes budgets, and creates decrees, resolutions, and provincial programs. The Qoyaletasembalaí, the qoyalets' legislative body, debates and votes on budgets, supervises qoyalet elected officials, and is able to hold votes on removing the governor, deputy governor, or any member of the assembly from office if they see fit. The qoyalet governor and the Qoyaletasembalaí serve a term of four years, without immediate reelection. These governments plan regional development, execute public investment projects, promote economic activities, and manage public property. On the same level as the qoyalets are the 27 Tribal Nations of the country. All 27 nations are represented in the Chamber of Tribal Emissaries, of which multiple representatives from each nation are sent. The nations are considered semi-autonomous, and while they have some power over the land they hold, they still are considered part of a larger qoyalet, and must pledge allegiance to that respective qoyalet. The cities of Santa Maria and East Sachia is administered by a municipal council, headed by a mayor. The purpose of devolving power to regional and municipal governments was to improve popular participation and give Ceylonians a greater since of community. NGOs played an important role in the decentralization process and still influence local politics, though remain in check under the national government's regulation. Some areas of Ceylonia are defined as metropolitan areas which may overlap political boundaries and extend into several qoyalets. The largest of them, the Santa Maria metropolitan area, is the seventh-largest metropolis in the Cronan continent.
 === Foreign policy ===

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