Government of Negasi

Government of Negasi Gwamnatin Negasi
Unitary republic
Coat of arms of Negasi
Formation	January 30, 7634
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Country	Negasi
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Grand Chief
Head of state	Rakanja Sadaka
Prime Scribe	Themba Oroda
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Executive branch
Head of government	Superintendent Ayubu Owethu
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Main body	Governance Committee
Headquarters	Government House
Ministries	10
Legislative branch
Legislature	Superior Council
Councillor General	Nkechi Mogteyéri
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Councillor	600
Meeting place	Parliament House
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Judicial branch
Constitutional court	Constitutional Court of Negasi
Inquisitor General	Musa Tassila
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Superior court	Superior Court of Cassation
Inquisitor General	Afua Bereman
Seat	Judiciary House

The government of Negasi (Negasi: gwamnatin Negasi) is the central government of Negasi, including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The country is a unitary parliamentary semi-presidential republic. The grand chief is the head of state while the superintendent is the head of government. The legislative branch consists of the 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 head of state is the grand chief who is chosen by direct election to fill a five-year term.¹ Rakanja Sadaka serves as the current grand chief; his term ends on the last day of 7694.

The superintendent is the head of government and is typically the leader of the majority party in the Superior Council, Negasi's parliament. The superintendent is responsible for the efficient running of government.² Ayubu Owethu is the current superintendent.

Governance Committee

Main article: Governance Committee

The superintendent chairs the Governance Committee, the country's cabinet, which also includes the ministers who are the heads of their ministries.³

Portfolio	Office holder	Party
Agriculture and Resources	Neema Dubi
Home Affairs, Finance, and Public Service 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 article: 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.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 court of last resort with regard to the country's constitutional law.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.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 courts of justice, which may also hear matters on appeal from district courts. The high courts of justice serve as the appellate courts for appeals regarding decisions in the courts of justice.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".⁸

The first-level divisions are the 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 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

1. Constitution of Negasi, art. 17

2. Constitution, art. 24

3. Constitution, art. 36

4. Constitution, art. 44

5. Constitution, art. 52

6. Constitution, art. 57

7. Law concerning the structure and function of the courts, 7637

8. Constitution, art. 123