Politics of Brunant

Since the Constitution of 1802 was signed and updated in 1851, Carrington Island has been a parliamentary democracy.

History
See also: History of Carrington Island

When Brunant first declared their independence from Venice in 1427, a president was the head of state and of government, elected by representatives from each of the Parishes. Each representative was chosen by the Parish citizens, and it was usually the smartest person who could read and write. In 1475, President Leuvis Van Damme made himself King of Brunant. In 1784, after James Carrington's Invasion of Brunant, the charge of Presidenty was established. WIth the signing of the second Constitution in 1802, the king lost most of his political power and the charge of Prime Minister was added.

Political Offices and Bodies

 * Prime Minister: The Prime minister is the most important charge in the country. He (or she) is the head of Government and holds the most political power. The Prime Minister gets elected every four years and may only serve 2 times consecutively, or 3 non consecutive terms.


 * President: The President is the acting Head of State of the country. The president acts like a "second house of government". He has the right to veto any laws passed by Congress, although that rarely happens. He may also propose and amend bills. The president is the second most important charge in the country, and is elected every six years. He may remove a representative from office, it he feels that he is not upholding his duties.


 * King: The King is the symbolic and honorary Head of State of the country. He has the right to declare war and make peace (on the consent of the Congress), and he may, at any moment, dismiss the President or Prime Minister.


 * Congress: Congress is the legislative and executive body of government. According to the Constitution of 1802, the Congress is to be "made up of lawfully elected citizens, chosen by popular consent to govern each of the Parishes". The Congress is a unicameral chamber made up of 11 representatives, each of which represents a Parish. Congress may, at any moment, remove a Prime Minister from office with a 3/4 majority vote.
 * Representative: A representative is the congress member for each of the Parishes