Parliament and PM

(*)Constitutional Laws

The Saheok parliament consists of 7 seats that represent different groups of people (ridings). Each seat should be occupied by a member of parliament elected by that riding. If a seat is vacant as a result of zero voting population, it votes “vacant” in all parliamentary votes, which is treated as an abstention.

The seats are as follows: († Department-locked, ID of Elections)

  1. Lisgar 29 - Represents citizens from Lisgar graduating in 2029

  2. Lisgar 28 - Represents citizens from Lisgar graduating in 2028

  3. Lisgar 27 - Represents citizens from Lisgar graduating in 2027

  4. Lisgar 26 - Represents citizens from Lisgar graduating in 2026

  5. Colonel By - Represents all citizens at Colonel By

  6. Europa - Represents all citizens in Europe

  7. Other - Represents other citizens that aren’t accounted for in any other group

Other details can be found in elections.

Parliament votes on bills using a first-past-the-post system (>50% majority wins), unless the law in question, specified in the lawbook, details another method to change it.

Prime Minister

The Prime Minister is the head of government, aside from the Monarch. They who occupy the role can simultaneously be a member of Parliament. Details on election of the PM is available in elections.

Powers and Responsibilities of the Prime Minister:

  1. Head of State:

    • Serve as the primary representative of Sahoki both domestically and internationally.

  2. Diplomatic Actions:

    • Establish and maintain diplomatic relations with other countries.

    • Represent Sahoki in international organizations and negotiations.

  3. Foreign Policy:

    • Formulate and oversee the implementation of Sahoki’s foreign policy.

  4. Appointing Leaders:

    • Appoint leaders of directorial departments to manage various sectors such as finance, defence, education, and health. (departments)

  5. Parliamentary Functions:

    • Break tie votes in parliament to ensure decisions can be made.

  6. Public Communication:

    • Address the nation on key issues and government policies.

Sessions of Parliament

The Parliament will have sessions (meetings) in which all members of Parliament (MPs, those holding seats) and the Prime Minister (PM) discuss. These don't regularly, happen, as the process for making decisions usually happens as an online discussion with an eventual vote, only happening when provoked.

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