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Zaclaria is a [[Government of Zaclaria|parliamentary constitutional monarchy]], although it officially is a crowned republic; Zaclaria has a parliamentary system within the context of a constitutional monarchy—the monarchy of Zaclaria being the foundation of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The government of Zaclaria has been called a hybrid regime by political journalists. Whether the sovereign state should be regarded as a constitutional monarchy or an absolute monarchy is disputed. | Zaclaria is a [[Government of Zaclaria|parliamentary constitutional monarchy]], although it officially is a crowned republic; Zaclaria has a parliamentary system within the context of a constitutional monarchy—the monarchy of Zaclaria being the foundation of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The government of Zaclaria has been called a hybrid regime by political journalists. Whether the sovereign state should be regarded as a constitutional monarchy or an absolute monarchy is disputed. | ||
===Government=== | ===Government=== | ||
The [[Constitution of Zaclaria]] provides for a monarchy with a Parliament and an independent judiciary. As a Crowned Protectorate, the reigning monarch is [[Constantinus I]] (despite Caphirian cultural norms that dislike using titles such as king or monarch) who has the formal title of "Imperator of the Crowned Protectorate of Zaclaria". However, the direct participation of the Imperator in areas of governance is limited; the head of state, the [[ | The [[Constitution of Zaclaria]] provides for a monarchy with a Parliament and an independent judiciary. As a Crowned Protectorate, the reigning monarch is [[Constantinus I]] (despite Caphirian cultural norms that dislike using titles such as king or monarch) who has the formal title of "Imperator of the Crowned Protectorate of Zaclaria". However, the direct participation of the Imperator in areas of governance is limited; the head of state, the [[Sultan of Zaclaria]] (or the female equivalent ''Sultana'') appoints a Prime Minister who serves as the head of government. | ||
The constitution grants the | The constitution grants the Sultan extensive powers; they are both the secular political leader and the "Commander of the Faithful" as a direct descendant of the Prophet Mohammed. They preside over the [[Council of Ministers (Zaclaria)|Council of Ministers]]; appoints the Prime Minister following legislative elections, and on recommendations from the latter, appoints the members of the government. While the constitution theoretically allows the Sultan to terminate the tenure of any minister, and after consultation with the head of the National Council, to dissolve the Parliament, suspend the constitution, call for new elections, or rule by decree, this has rarely occurred throughout modern history. The Prime Minister is elected for five-year terms. After the election, the Sultan nominates the candidate of the party which gained the most votes to form a government within a month. The nominee must submit its program to the National Council and get the trust of the majority of its members before being formally appointed the Head of Government by the Sultan. Regional governors and local administrators also are appointed by the central government. Mayors and municipal councils are elected. | ||
The [[National Council (Zaclaria)|National Council]] is Zaclaria's legislative branch of government. It is unicameral and consists of 211 members elected for a five-year term. Zaclarian electoral law requires "vertical gender parity", i.e. male and female candidates must alternate within each party's regional list of candidates. Consequently, as of 2035, 38 of the chamber's members are women, which is one of the highest proportions of female legislative representatives in the Islamic world. 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 [[National Council (Zaclaria)|National Council]] is Zaclaria's legislative branch of government. It is unicameral and consists of 211 members elected for a five-year term. Zaclarian electoral law requires "vertical gender parity", i.e. male and female candidates must alternate within each party's regional list of candidates. Consequently, as of 2035, 38 of the chamber's members are women, which is one of the highest proportions of female legislative representatives in the Islamic world. 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 [[High Royal Court (Zaclaria)|High Royal Court]] is the supreme court within the Judiciary of Zaclaria. It has ultimate and extensive appellate, original, and advisory jurisdictions on all courts (including the high courts, district, special, and Sharia court), involving issues of laws and may act on the verdicts rendered on the cases in the context in which it enjoys jurisdiction. In the court system of Zaclaria, the High Royal Court is the final arbiter of legal and constitutional disputes as well as the final interpreter of constitutional law, and the highest court of appeal in Zaclaria. In its modern composition, the High Royal Court is composed of the Royal Chief Justice of Zaclaria, fifteen justices, and two ''ad-hoc'' who are confirmed to their appointment by the | The [[High Royal Court (Zaclaria)|High Royal Court]] is the supreme court within the Judiciary of Zaclaria. It has ultimate and extensive appellate, original, and advisory jurisdictions on all courts (including the high courts, district, special, and Sharia court), involving issues of laws and may act on the verdicts rendered on the cases in the context in which it enjoys jurisdiction. In the court system of Zaclaria, the High Royal Court is the final arbiter of legal and constitutional disputes as well as the final interpreter of constitutional law, and the highest court of appeal in Zaclaria. In its modern composition, the High Royal Court is composed of the Royal Chief Justice of Zaclaria, fifteen justices, and two ''ad-hoc'' who are confirmed to their appointment by the Sultan upon their nominations from the Prime Minister's selection based on their merited qualifications. Justices are appointed for five ''lustra,'' or five five-year terms. | ||
===Administrative divisions=== | ===Administrative divisions=== | ||
[[File:ZaclariaCitiesMap.png|thumb|The 15 Governorates and major cities of Zaclaria|alt=|500x500px]] | [[File:ZaclariaCitiesMap.png|thumb|The 15 Governorates and major cities of Zaclaria|alt=|500x500px]] | ||
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Conscription exists in Zaclaria and is mandatory for all Zaclarian citizens over the age of 17; the normal length of compulsory service is currently two years and six months for men (with some roles requiring an additional six months of service), and two years for women (with some roles that requiring an additional eight months of service). After conscripts finish their military service, they are automatically placed on the reserve roster. As a result of its conscription program, Zaclaria has one of the world's highest percentage of citizens with military training. An alternative for those who receive exemptions on various grounds is ''Kābāžor'', or national service, which involves a program of service in hospitals, schools and other social welfare frameworks. Inappropriate situation of Zaclarian soldiers has caused violent incidents in recent years. Most of Zaclarian soldiers suffer from depression. In addition, some researchers have reported high rate of suicide among Zaclarian conscripts. | Conscription exists in Zaclaria and is mandatory for all Zaclarian citizens over the age of 17; the normal length of compulsory service is currently two years and six months for men (with some roles requiring an additional six months of service), and two years for women (with some roles that requiring an additional eight months of service). After conscripts finish their military service, they are automatically placed on the reserve roster. As a result of its conscription program, Zaclaria has one of the world's highest percentage of citizens with military training. An alternative for those who receive exemptions on various grounds is ''Kābāžor'', or national service, which involves a program of service in hospitals, schools and other social welfare frameworks. Inappropriate situation of Zaclarian soldiers has caused violent incidents in recent years. Most of Zaclarian soldiers suffer from depression. In addition, some researchers have reported high rate of suicide among Zaclarian conscripts. | ||
The Royal Ground Defense Forces are responsible for land and ground based operations. The RGDF has 122,715 active soldiers and includes five ground-warfare corps of specific military functions. The Royal Naval Defense Forces are the naval warfare service arm of Zaclaria. The RNDF operates in the Farus Sea and has 104,112 active personnel. The RNDF is believed to be responsible for maintaining part of Caphiria's offshore nuclear second strike capability. The Royal Air Defense Forces developed from a largely defensive military force into one with an advanced offensive capability and has undergone a continual reorganisation and expansion in terms of both capability and numbers of aircraft. The RADF has around 98,430 personnel and 550 aircraft.[[File:RDF2.png|thumb|Members of the Royal Guard|alt=|left]]The Royal Guard Defenses are the principal law enforcement agency and domestic security service branch, consisting of the Royal Guard - who report directly to the | The Royal Ground Defense Forces are responsible for land and ground based operations. The RGDF has 122,715 active soldiers and includes five ground-warfare corps of specific military functions. The Royal Naval Defense Forces are the naval warfare service arm of Zaclaria. The RNDF operates in the Farus Sea and has 104,112 active personnel. The RNDF is believed to be responsible for maintaining part of Caphiria's offshore nuclear second strike capability. The Royal Air Defense Forces developed from a largely defensive military force into one with an advanced offensive capability and has undergone a continual reorganisation and expansion in terms of both capability and numbers of aircraft. The RADF has around 98,430 personnel and 550 aircraft.[[File:RDF2.png|thumb|Members of the Royal Guard|alt=|left]]The Royal Guard Defenses are the principal law enforcement agency and domestic security service branch, consisting of the Royal Guard - who report directly to the Sultan and for security reasons maintain a separate communications network, the National Guard - which serves both as defence force against external threats and as a security force against internal threats , and Border Guard - responsible for guarding land and sea borders. The RGDF has around 75,755 personnel. | ||
The Royal Strategic Defense Forces is the strategic and tactical missile forces of Zaclaria. The RSDF is divided in three forces: Offensive Force, Defensive Force, and Tactical Force. The RSDF controls the nation's arsenal of land-based ballistic missiles—both (thermo)nuclear and conventional. The RSDF has an estimated 26,178 personnel. | The Royal Strategic Defense Forces is the strategic and tactical missile forces of Zaclaria. The RSDF is divided in three forces: Offensive Force, Defensive Force, and Tactical Force. The RSDF controls the nation's arsenal of land-based ballistic missiles—both (thermo)nuclear and conventional. The RSDF has an estimated 26,178 personnel. | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||