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{{GovernmentInfobox
| native_name = Gwamnatin Negasi
| government_form = Unitary republic
| image = Negasi coa.png
| image_size = 150px
| alt = Negasi coat of arms
| caption = Coat of arms of Negasi
| formation = January 30, 7634
| country = {{flag|Negasi}}
| branch1 = Grand Chief
| branch1_label1 = Head of state
| branch1_data1 = [[Rakanja Sadaka]]
| branch1_label2 = Prime Scribe
| branch1_data2 = Themba Oroda
| leader_type = Head of government
| leader_title = Superintendent
| leader_name = [[Ayubu Owethu]]
| main_body = Governance Committee
| headquarters = Government House
| departments = 10
| house1 = Legislature
| house1_name = Superior Council
| house1_leader1 = Councillor General
| house1_leader1_name = Nkechi Mogteyéri
| house1_member_title = Councillor
| house1_members = 600
| house1_place = Parliament House
| court1 = Constitutional court
| court1_name = Constitutional Court of Negasi
| court1_chief = Inquisitor General
| court1_chief_name = Musa Tassila
| court2 = Superior court
| court2_name = Superior Court of Cassation
| court2_chief = Inquisitor General
| court2_chief_name = Afua Bereman
| court2_seat = Judiciary House
}}
The '''government of Negasi''' ({{lang-ne|gwamnatin Negasi}}) is the {{wp|central government}} of [[Negasi]], including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The country is a {{wp|unitary state|unitary}} {{wp|parliamentary system|parliamentary}} {{wp|semi-presidential system|semi-presidential republic}}. The grand chief is the {{wp|head of state}} while the superintendent is the {{wp|head of government}}. The legislative branch consists of the {{wp|unicameral}} [[Superior Council]] and the country has an independent judiciary. The [[constitution of Negasi]] provides the legal framework for the country's governance.

==Executive branch==
The {{wp|head of state}} is the [[Grand Chief of Negasi|grand chief]] who is chosen by {{wp|direct election}} to fill a five-year term.{{ref link|name=hos|1}} [[Rakanja Sadaka]] serves as the current grand chief; his term ends on the last day of 7694.

The [[Superintendent of Negasi|superintendent]] is the {{wp|head of government}} and is typically the leader of the majority party in the Superior Council, Negasi's {{wp|parliament}}. The superintendent is responsible for the efficient running of government.{{ref link|name=hog|2}} [[Ayubu Owethu]] is the current superintendent.

===Governance Committee===
{{main|Governance Committee}}
The superintendent chairs the [[Governance Committee]], the country's {{wp|cabinet (government)|cabinet}}, which also includes the ministers who are the heads of their {{wp|Ministry (government department)|ministries}}.{{ref link|name=cabinet|3}}

{| class="wikitable"
! Portfolio !! Office holder !! Party
|-
| Agriculture and Resources || Neema Dubi ||
|-
| Home Affairs, Finance, and Public Service<br />Deputy Superitendent || Chane Sassadro ||
|-
| Global Affairs || Safiya Garou ||
|-
| Health and Welfare || Khethiwe Somatou ||
|-
| Industry and Trade || Fatuma Korokiary ||
|-
| Justice and Legal Affairs || Haske Tarine ||
|-
| Knowledge and Culture || Tekle Abeoron ||
|-
| National Security || Odion Sokoskum ||
|-
| Public Safety || Themba Dioure ||
|-
| Public Works and Transport || Malika Mboro ||
|}

==Legislative branch==
{{main|Superior Council}}
The [[Superior Council]] is Negasi's unicameral legislative body. It has 600 members who serve 5-year terms. Superior councilors are elected on a proportional basis in fixed electoral districts. Each of the 600 superior councilors represents about 148,185 citizens. Every year, 120 councilor terms come up for vote. This method ensures continuity in the council by avoiding mass turnover in the membership.{{ref link|name=council|4}}

==Judicial branch==
===Constitutional court===
The [[Constitutional Court of Negasi]] considers matters relative to the constitution of Negasi. The court consists of an inquisitor general and four inquisitors. It is the {{wp|court of last resort}} with regard to the country's {{wp|constitutional law}}.{{ref link|name=const|5}}
===Superior court===
The [[Superior Court of Cassation]] is Negasi's court of last resort in matters of criminal, civil, and administrative law. The court consists of an inquisitor general and eight inquisitors. The court may accept or decline cases appealed to it as it deems fit.{{ref link|name=cass|6}}

===Inferior courts===
Generally, the court of first instance is the district court. These are local courts which may hear all manner of cases. Serious criminal matters are referred to {{anchor|court of justice|courts of justice}}, which may also hear matters on appeal from district courts. The {{anchor|high court of justice|high courts of justice}} serve as the appellate courts for appeals regarding decisions in the courts of justice.{{ref link|name=courts|7}}

==Administrative divisions==
As a unitary state, Negasi's administrative divisions have limited authorities. They do not have legislative powers and may not deviate from nationally established policies and procedures, although they are charged with applying those requirements in "comportment with local culture and traditions".{{ref link|name=admin|8}}

The first-level divisions are the {{anchor|quadrant|four quadrants (''kwata'')}}: Bakin-kogi, Tsaunuka, Tumkarik, and Masokudo. Each is overseen by a high chief, appointed by the grand chief and confirmed by the Superior Council, and a high council with representatives elected by the councils of each of the constituent ''kasashe'' (lit. lands; singular: ''kasa''). With no substantive governance role, the function of the quadrants is largely to facilitate regional planning, coordination, and economic development. The quadrants also serve as the country's primary statistical division.

Within the quadrants, the {{anchor|territory|96 ''kasashe''}} provide for their territorial administration under the auspices of a chief appointed by the high chief and confirmed by the high council of the quadrant. Each ''kasa'' has a council comprised of representatives elected one each by the local councils within the ''kasa''. The ''kasa'' sees to the provision of government services and implements policies within its boundaries.

Despite differences in their geographic and population sizes, cities, towns, and villages are considered as on an equal level. They provide for local governance under the administration of their local chief, appointed by the ''kasa'' chief, and local council, whose members are directly elected by the residents. These localities see to local service, such as roads, public services and utilities, local policy, and coordination with adjacent localities.

==Voting controversy==
All citizens aged 18 and over are entitled to vote in all elections. Everyone is entitled to vote every five years for the grand chief. However, every year, there are elections for one-fifth (120 members) of the Superior Council. These elections involve only a fifth of voting districts on a rotating basis. While the limited potential turnover in councilors is viewed as a positive for the country, the perceived confusion regarding the elections has led to some distrust of election results. Some voter rights groups claim the variations in local elections for councilors often result in qualified voters failing to vote due to not knowing it was their year to vote. There are also allegations that councilor candidates in the fifth year voting,  which coincides with the grand chief's election, have an unfair advantage over other councilor candidates based on the significance of the grand chief elections.

==References==
{{ref|name=hos|1|[[Constitution of Negasi]], art. 17}}
{{ref|name=hog|2|Constitution, art. 24}}
{{ref|name=cabinet|3|Constitution, art. 36}}
{{ref|name=council|4|Constitution, art. 44}}
{{ref|name=const|5|Constitution, art. 52}}
{{ref|name=cass|6|Constitution, art. 57}}
{{ref|name=courts|7|Law concerning the structure and function of the courts, 7637}}
{{ref|name=admin|8|Constitution, art. 123}}
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