Government of Zaclaria
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The Government of Zaclaria (Zaclaric Audonian:دولت سلطان نشین او), officially the Government of Her Sultanate of Zaclaria, and known simply as the Sultanate of Zaclaria or the Sultanate, is the ruling state and current political system in Zaclaria, in power since Ishad's Revolt in 1943 when the Al-Fassara Dynasty took over the state and Zaclaria became a Crowned Protectorate of Caphiria.
| The Government of Her Sultanate | |
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| سلطان نشین | |
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| Overview | |
| Established | 1943 |
| State | Zaclaria |
| Leader | Prime Minister (Ashin Samertürek) |
| Appointed by | Sultan of Zaclaria (Arabella IX) |
| Main organ | Council of Ministers |
| Annual budget | Unknown |
The 1943 Constitution of Zaclaria established Zaclaria as an Islamic crowned republic, that combines elements of a monarchy and a parliamentary republic. As a Crowned Protectorate, the Imperator of Caphiria serves as the de facto monarch of Zaclaria using the ceremonial title "Imperator of the Crowned Protectorate of Zaclaria". However, it is the Sultan of Zaclaria (or Sultana), who serves as both the constitutional and hereditary monarch and head of state. The Sultan also serves as the spiritual leader of Islam in Zaclaria - called Shazitnâmeh Isma'ilism. The Shazitnâmeh is a set of Islamic laws and principles that form the legal and moral framework of the government of Zaclaria. The Sultan is considered the highest authority in interpreting and enforcing these laws, as they are both the secular political leader and the religious leader - "Commander of the Faithful" or Imam.
The constitution grants the Sultan extensive legal powers; the Sultan presides over the Council of Ministers, the executive branch of the Sultanate, and appoints an elected Prime Minister who serves as head of government. However, the Sultan ultimately still has the final say in any legal or political dispute, and has the power to veto any legislation or executive action that goes against the principles of the Shazitnâmeh.
The legislative branch of government is the National Council, a unicameral body of 211 members elected for a five-year term through a system that requires "vertical gender parity", meaning male and female candidates must alternate on each party's regional list. The National Council's responsibilities include budgetary matters, approving bills, questioning ministers, and establishing ad hoc commissions of inquiry to investigate the government's actions.
The Judiciary of Zaclaria is headed by the High Royal Court, which serves as the supreme court and has extensive jurisdiction over all other courts, including high courts, district courts, special courts, and Sharia courts. The High Royal Court has the power to hear appeals, hear original cases, and offer advisory opinions on legal matters.