Reichstag of Lakewood
The New Serwatkan Imperium, takes place in the framework of a unitary constitutional monarchy, whereby the Kaiser of Lakewood is the head of state and the Chancellor of the Reichstag is the head of government. Power is mainly vested in the Office of Kaiser and Chancellor.
Political developments
New Serwatkan Imperium is a constitutional monarchy where the legislature serves as the voice of the people to the Kaiser of Lakewood.
Government
Executive
The 2018 Federal Constitution of Lakewood established a flexible framework which allowed the New Serwatkan Imperium to develop from inside out, contrary to what had been done in the past. The Imperium has since counted on a very strong executive branch.
Head of State
Kaiser of Lakewood New Serwatkan Imperium | |
Lord Paul Serwatka | |
Formation: | 25 December 2018 |
Term length: | For life |
Inaugural holder: | Lord Paul Serwatka |
Head of Government
Chancellor of Lakewood New Serwatkan Imperium | |
Sir Stephen Tarzian | |
Formation: | 25 December 2018 |
Term length: | For life |
Inaugural holder: | Sir Stephen Tarzian |
Legislature
The Reichstag
The Reichstag is the legislative core in the New Serwatkan Imperium. It is made up up of appointed representatives which hold the title of "Consul". The majority holder and therefore the party in government is the Lakewood Monarchist Party. Sir Stephen Tarzian is the current Chancellor. General elections are traditionally held in early November every 5 years and the parliament holds 15 seats as of 2018. The number of seats in the Reichstag are subject to change because of the exponential expansion in borders.