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The structure of the Corcillum has undergone several major reorganizations throughout history and the specific powers of its chambers have varied considerably over the last millennium, sometimes overshadowing and at other times being overshadowed by the [[Imperator]]. After the Second Civil War, the constitutional balance of power shifted from the Corcillum to the Imperator. Though retaining its legal position as under a republic, in practice, however, the actual authority of the Corcillum was negligible, as the Imperator held the true power in the state. As such, membership in the Corcillum became sought after by individuals seeking prestige and social standing, rather than actual authority. | The structure of the Corcillum has undergone several major reorganizations throughout history and the specific powers of its chambers have varied considerably over the last millennium, sometimes overshadowing and at other times being overshadowed by the [[Imperator]]. After the Second Civil War, the constitutional balance of power shifted from the Corcillum to the Imperator. Though retaining its legal position as under a republic, in practice, however, the actual authority of the Corcillum was negligible, as the Imperator held the true power in the state. As such, membership in the Corcillum became sought after by individuals seeking prestige and social standing, rather than actual authority. | ||
The Military Assembly is composed of every Commander in the [[Imperial Armed Forces of Caphiria|Imperial Armed Forces]] and are responsible of the conduct of wars as well as the prosecution of war and peace. The Tribune Assembly is composed of [[Magistrates of Caphiria#Non-parliamentary magistrates|non-parliamentary magistrates]] such as Aediles, Proaediles, Censores, and more. The Tribune Assembly is responsible for nationwide administrative tasks, and the organizing and reorganization of provinces and regions. The fourth chamber, the Senate, deals with national economic policy and treaties relating to trade, succession, grants of nobility, and more. Members of the National Assembly and Senate are chosen through direct election and every member of the Corcillum is elected to a five-year term. | The Military Assembly is composed of every Commander in the [[Imperial Armed Forces of Caphiria|Imperial Armed Forces]] and are responsible of the conduct of wars as well as the prosecution of war and peace. The Tribune Assembly is composed of [[Magistrates of Caphiria#Non-parliamentary magistrates|non-parliamentary magistrates]] such as Aediles, Proaediles, Censores, and more. The Tribune Assembly is responsible for nationwide administrative tasks, and the organizing and reorganization of provinces and regions. The fourth chamber, the Senate, deals with national economic policy and treaties relating to trade, succession, grants of nobility, and more. Members of the National Assembly and Senate are chosen through direct election and every member of the Corcillum is elected to a five-year term. | ||
Despite each chamber having its own regulations and procedure, they all meet for two 19-week sessions per year. Under special circumstances the President can call an additional session. While parliamentary power has been diminished since the Fourth Republic, the National Assembly can still cause a government to fall if an absolute majority of the legislators votes a motion of no confidence. As a result, the government normally is from the same political party as the Assembly and must be supported by a majority there to prevent a vote of no-confidence. | |||
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The '''National Assembly''' is the {{wp|national legislature}} of [[Caphiria]] and is nominally responsible for the adoption of all laws as well as any amendments to the [[Constitution of Caphiria]]. Consisting of 1000 members elected on the basis of {{wp|universal adult suffrage}} in equal population districts, the Assembly primarily controls the Caphirian national budget and has delegated most of its major lawmaking authority to the other Assemblies. The Assembly is also nominally responsible for the oversight of the [[Ministries of Caphiria]], with each ministry having a corresponding committee. The Assembly serves five year terms and cannot be dissolved. Assembly seat districts are elected by {{wp|first past the post}} and are reallocated every five years by the Tribunal Assembly based on the results of the national census. It is presided over by the [[Imperator]] or his designee in his role as "first popular tribune". | The '''National Assembly''' is the {{wp|national legislature}} of [[Caphiria]] and is nominally responsible for the adoption of all laws as well as any amendments to the [[Constitution of Caphiria]]. Consisting of 1000 members elected on the basis of {{wp|universal adult suffrage}} in equal population districts, the Assembly primarily controls the Caphirian national budget and has delegated most of its major lawmaking authority to the other Assemblies. The Assembly is also nominally responsible for the oversight of the [[Ministries of Caphiria]], with each ministry having a corresponding committee. The Assembly serves five year terms and cannot be dissolved. Assembly seat districts are elected by {{wp|first past the post}} and are reallocated every five years by the Tribunal Assembly based on the results of the national census. It is presided over by the [[Imperator]] or his designee in his role as "first popular tribune". | ||
The National Assembly was created with the current [[Constitution of Caphiria]] as a replacement for the earlier ''plebeian assembly'', which formed in the earliest days of [[Caphiria]] as the representative bodies of each of the original tribes which settled Caphiria. As each tribe had one vote, the body was initially created as a popular body but fell into obsolescence as tribal leaders were subverted first by the Senate and then by the first [[Imperator]]s. With the establishment of the [[Great Landsmeet]] in [[Urcea]] during the medieval period, the resurrection of the plebeian assembly was a popular idea which receded following the '''XXXX CIVIL WAR XXXX'''. The | The National Assembly was created with the current [[Constitution of Caphiria]] as a replacement for the earlier ''plebeian assembly'', which formed in the earliest days of [[Caphiria]] as the representative bodies of each of the original tribes which settled Caphiria. As each tribe had one vote, the body was initially created as a popular body but fell into obsolescence as tribal leaders were subverted first by the Senate and then by the first [[Imperator]]s. With the establishment of the [[Great Landsmeet]] in [[Urcea]] during the medieval period, the resurrection of the plebeian assembly was a popular idea which receded following the '''XXXX CIVIL WAR XXXX'''. The plebeian assembly last fully met in [[1640]], and was replaced by the directly representative National Assembly in the 19th century. | ||
===Senate=== | ===Senate=== | ||
The '''Senate''' is an assembly of 782 men of [[Senatorial Rank (Caphiria)|senatorial rank]] who are at least 40 years of age. The Senate is primarily responsible for overseeing the nation's economic policies, having {{wp|suspensive veto}} authority over any legislation put before the National Assembly which is said to have an economic impact. Additionally, the Senate is responsible for ratifying any trade treaty or agreement made by [[Caphiria]] with a foreign power. Internally, the Senate is responsible for elevating families to senatorial rank and functionally serves as the body which resolves succession for the position of [[Imperator]]. Notably, the Senate is responsible for the conveyance of the honorary title ''Imperator'' to the nation's ruler, which has become synonymous with the position. The Senate also serves as the highest {{wp|court of appeal}} in Caphiria and sits at the apex of the nation's judicial system. It is presided over by the Imperator or his designee in his role as {{wp|princeps senatus}}. | The '''Senate''' is an assembly of 782 men of [[Senatorial Rank (Caphiria)|senatorial rank]] who are at least 40 years of age. The Senate is primarily responsible for overseeing the nation's economic policies, having {{wp|suspensive veto}} authority over any legislation put before the National Assembly which is said to have an economic impact. Additionally, the Senate is responsible for ratifying any trade treaty or agreement made by [[Caphiria]] with a foreign power. Internally, the Senate is responsible for elevating families to senatorial rank and functionally serves as the body which resolves succession for the position of [[Imperator]]. Notably, the Senate is responsible for the conveyance of the honorary title ''Imperator'' to the nation's ruler, which has become synonymous with the position. The Senate also serves as the highest {{wp|court of appeal}} in Caphiria and sits at the apex of the nation's judicial system. It is presided over by the Imperator or his designee in his role as {{wp|princeps senatus}}. | ||