Cathay/Political Structure of Cathay

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Cathay is a Constitutional Monarchy. The ruler is believed to be the Child of Heaven (Tianzi) and his or her divine right to rule comes from the Mandate of Heaven. Such right is subject to no earthly authority, but may be withdrawn from a despotic ruler.

Cathay selects its regional Lords by appointment by the Ruler or Duke.

Royal Privy Council serves as a private advisory body, which is solely selected by the throne.

Government

  • King/Queen (ruler) is believed to be the Child of Heaven (Tianzi) and his or her divine right to rule comes from the Mandate of Heaven. Ruler is elected only once by all nobles.
  • High Marshal (general) is the chief commander of all armies, and appoints all Marshals and other military advisors. High Marshal is elected quarterly by all nobles.
  • High Chancellor (judge) is the law protector who defines and enforces all laws of Cathay. High Chancellor is appointed by the ruler.
  • Royal Treasurer (banker) is the head of Treasure Committee, which controls the collecting and disbursement of Cathay's treasury, and administers tax collection, food production, and trading throughout Cathay. Royal Treasurer is elected quarterly by all lords.

Royal Privy Council

Royal Privy Council is the throne's private advisory body, and consists of all landed lords and Royal Advisors.

Laws and Justice System

See Laws of Cathay for details

High Chancellor (judge) is the law protector who defines and enforces all laws of Cathay.

Military System

  • All royal armies of Cathay are commanded by High Marshal.
  • High Marshal has the authority to appoint all Marshals and Military Advisors.

War Council

War Council consists of Marshals, Army Sponsors, and Military Advisors.

Finance System

  • Cathay's Central Treasury is funded by part of the throne's weekly income and other donations, and administrated by Treasury Committee. The funds are to be passed on to the successor in case of a change in office.
  • Royal Treasurer has the authority to appoint Treasury Advisors to Treasury Committee, which can disburse the funds at its sole disposal.
  • Royal Treasurer shall keep the books and publish periodic reports to all nobles on gains and expenses.

Treasury Committee

  • Treasury Committee is headed by Royal Treasury. It consists of Royal Treasurer, all dukes, and Treasury Advisors.
  • Treasury Committee receives funding requests from nobles, and disburses the funds at its disposal.