The goal of Edan is to have a just,
ethical, and moral government that is also as stable as possible. In
imitation of the perfection of Heaven Edan is ruled by a king. The
king is the Head of State and the Head of Government, highest
commander of military forces, and the enforcer of all laws. Indeed,
the sovereignty of the Kingdom is an extension of the king's
sovereignty and all laws are, in the end, the expression of his
authority.
Since men are not perfect and it is
possible for a weak or unjust king to harm a nation and its people
the King limits his own power by swearing to obey the constitution;
in effect, the constitution is the King's oath to his people as to
how he will limit himself and his government.
Nobles are also part of and an
extension of the king's authority. The king grants them a portion of
his sovereignty and authority and, in return, they must justly and
faithfully lead those of the kings subjects in their care. The nobles
and their rights and privileges are also a bulwark against a bad king
– while a good king can improve things overall nobles can shield
themselves and their subjects from a bad king's actions.
The constitution also empowers the
Assembly with primary legislative duties. The two branches of the
Assembly, the Council and the Senate, debate and formulate the
budgets and laws of the kingdom, subject tot he king's approval. The
Council is made up of the senior nobles and is another method for
them to aid a good king and hinder a bad king. The Senate is
comprised of elected citizens and is the method in which the citizens
have a voice in government. Again, the Senate can aid a good king and
hinder a bad king.
Together, these elements represent a
solid balance of power; the king limits himself and the nobles and
citizens have a voice in government, all while maintaining a strong
monarchy.
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