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== Government ==

As stated by the constitution, the Monarch is a figurehead role and does not possess any prerogatives or executive power, but he remains as the holder and manager of the national namelayers and does trivial administrative tasks mainly relating to the transfer of power. While not explicitly expressed it has been historical praxis for the monarch to help with the federal councils work, oversee the discord and serve within the Norlish Guard, stemming from the cultural tradition that King Terry III established. The norlish constitutional monarchy is elective- thus if the monarch dies, abdicates or is removed with a 2/3 citizen vote; then a new monarch will be elected as dictated by the constitution. The monarch is allowed to assign a regent in the event of other obligations.

The House of Commons is Norlund's legislative body, which functions on the basis of direct democracy. All citizens, regardless of their Canton of residence, may propose and vote on bills following a schedule kept by the Custodian of the House. The citizenry also elects the Prime Minister and members of the Federal Council once every month.

The executive branch of government is the Federal Council, which apart from its executive powers has limited legislative powers (as outlined by the constitution). It is composed of the Prime Minister, Minister of Interior, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Defence and Minister of Economic Cooperation. The Council cooperates on solving present issues, initiating economic, infrastructural and defensive projects, handling diplomacy, foreign treaties, recruitment and coordinates the cooperation between Cantons.

The judicial branch of government is the Federal Court. Led by the Head Judge, its an organ composed of nominated judges by the Federal Council, which in turn are confirmed by the people, in a vote in the House of Commons. The Federal Court internally decides its procedures, within the limits of the constitution, and assembles whenever a case is filed. It serves as the criminal, civil and administrative court of Norlund.