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The Union possessed many features unique among contemporary states. Its political system was characterized by strict checks upon monarchical power. These checks were enacted by a legislature (Concilii Regii) controlled by the nobility (Nobles). This idiosyncratic system was a precursor to modern concepts of democracy, as of 1791 constitutional monarchy, and federation. Although the two component states of the Commonwealth were formally equal, Cartadania was the dominant partner in the union. | The Union possessed many features unique among contemporary states. Its political system was characterized by strict checks upon monarchical power. These checks were enacted by a legislature (Concilii Regii) controlled by the nobility (Nobles). This idiosyncratic system was a precursor to modern concepts of democracy, as of 1791 constitutional monarchy, and federation. Although the two component states of the Commonwealth were formally equal, Cartadania was the dominant partner in the union. | ||
The Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth was marked by high levels of ethnic diversity and by relative religious tolerance, guaranteed by the Albalitor Confederation Act 1673; however, the degree of religious freedom varied over time. The Constitution of 1791 acknowledged Levantine Catholic Church as the "dominant religion" | The Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth was marked by high levels of ethnic diversity and by relative religious tolerance, guaranteed by the Albalitor Confederation Act 1673; however, the degree of religious freedom varied over time. The Constitution of 1791 acknowledged Levantine Catholic Church as the "dominant religion", but freedom of religion was still granted with it. | ||
After several decades of prosperity, it entered a period of protracted political, military, and economic decline. Its growing weakness led to its partitioning during the late 18th century. Shortly before its demise, the Commonwealth adopted a massive reform effort and enacted the Rosas Constitution, which was the second codified constitution in modern Sarpedonian history. | After several decades of prosperity, it entered a period of protracted political, military, and economic decline. Its growing weakness led to its partitioning during the late 18th century. Shortly before its demise, the Commonwealth adopted a massive reform effort and enacted the Rosas Constitution, which was the second codified constitution in modern Sarpedonian history. | ||