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| judiciary = [[Judiciary of Alexandria]] | | judiciary = [[Judiciary of Alexandria]] | ||
| judiciary_head_title = Chief Justice | | judiciary_head_title = Chief Justice | ||
| courts = [[Judiciary of Alexandria|Courts of | | courts = [[Judiciary of Alexandria|Courts of Alexandria]] | ||
| court = [[Supreme Court of Alexandria]] | | court = [[Supreme Court of Alexandria]] | ||
| chief_judge = Barbera Urive | | chief_judge = Barbera Urive | ||
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Alexandria, being an integral part of the Cartadanian federation, is governed by a system that upholds the principles of separation of powers, where the legislative, executive, and judicial branches operate independently of each other. The executive authority in the state is vested in the [[Governor of Alexandria|governor]], who is elected alongside the [[Lieutenant Governor of Alexandria|lieutenant governor]], both on separate ballots to four-year terms of office, without the limitation of a maximum number of terms. However, what sets Alexandria's government apart from other Cartadanian states is its unique system of electing executive officials. | Alexandria, being an integral part of the Cartadanian federation, is governed by a system that upholds the principles of separation of powers, where the legislative, executive, and judicial branches operate independently of each other. The executive authority in the state is vested in the [[Governor of Alexandria|governor]], who is elected alongside the [[Lieutenant Governor of Alexandria|lieutenant governor]], both on separate ballots to four-year terms of office, without the limitation of a maximum number of terms. However, what sets Alexandria's government apart from other Cartadanian states is its unique system of electing executive officials. | ||
Unlike other states, where the governor appoints executive officials, Alexandria follows a democratic approach of electing most of its executive officials, similar to the [[government of | Unlike other states, where the governor appoints executive officials, Alexandria follows a democratic approach of electing most of its executive officials, similar to the [[government of Maresia]]. This democratic process empowers the citizens of Alexandria to have a greater say in the selection of their leaders. The officials elected by the citizens of Alexandria include the [[attorney general]], the secretary of state, the state treasurer, and the commissioners of agriculture and environmental quality. | ||
Moreover, the governor of Alexandria possesses significant powers that include signing and vetoing legislation, the ability to issue executive orders, and being the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The lieutenant governor is second in command and assumes the position of governor if the incumbent governor is unable to serve, and the office of the lieutenant governor is also an essential position, as they are the president of the state senate and break any tie votes that may arise. | Moreover, the governor of Alexandria possesses significant powers that include signing and vetoing legislation, the ability to issue executive orders, and being the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The lieutenant governor is second in command and assumes the position of governor if the incumbent governor is unable to serve, and the office of the lieutenant governor is also an essential position, as they are the president of the state senate and break any tie votes that may arise. | ||