Lorikeet

Lorikeet, officially the Daokan Kingdom of Lorikeet, is a landlocked country and monarchy in the Homeland region of the central Doggerlands. Lorikeet is a constituent kingdom of the Holy Roman Empire. Lorikeet is a democratic constitutional monarchy with a King (Tāhā) as head of state and co-head of government, and a President (Perehitini) as co-head of government. Lorikeet is not officially a christian nation, though its politics and position in the international community is dominated by Christendom. The three biggest religious groups in Lorikeet are: seculars, christians, and buddhists.

Government

Monarchy

Lorikeet has a constitutional monarchy, which was established in 3025 by the accords which granted Lorikeet its administrative independence from the Balancín Kingdoms. The monarchy's role is primarily cultural and ceremonial, though the Tāhā (king) is co-head of government and maintains significant influence over the government as a whole. The current Tāhā is Kaito Aumākua I of the Pāremi Dynasty, having been selected jointly by the Pāremata and Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian Augustus. Known simply as Tāhā Kaito, or simply as Kaito I, Kaito Aumākua joined the Doggerland's list of state monarchs following Lorikeet's independence. Tāhā Kaito's eldest daughter, Leilani, is heir apparent to the Lorikeetian throne.

Powers of the Tāhā

The Tāhā is empowered to:

• Represent Lorikeet in the Holy Roman Empire and abroad;
• Hold a non-voting seat on the Guardian Council (cabinet);
• Grant royal assent to new legislation passed by the Pāremata;
• Summon and dissolve the Pāremata, and schedule new elections;
• Grant royal pardons and commutations;
• Celebrate and promote the culture of Lorikeet;
• Celebrate and promote the Daokan language;
• Act in accordance with powers, responsibilities, and duties as laid out by the Pāremata.

Perehitini

The administrative leader of Lorikeet is the Perehitini (president). Elected by the Pāremata, the Perehitini serves two-year terms as co-head of government alongside the Tāhā. Broadly, the Perehitini holds relatively equal executive power to the Tāhā. However, overall, the position is considered more influential than the Tāhā because of its position within the legislature, the Pāremata. Because the Perehitini must be elected by an absolute majority vote of two-thirds, they necessarily hold the support of the legislature, which gives them significant sway over the legislative process. The current Perehitini is Peter Panuelo of the Aroha Hapu political party, which won the kingdom's first free election in April 3025.

Powers of the Perehitini

The Perehitini is empowered to:

• Administer the affairs of state;
• Appoint guardians to the Guardian Council (cabinet), who act as delegations of his authority;
• Propose new laws to the Pāremata;
• Administer and regulate the budget;

Pāremata

The Pāremata is the democratically-elected legislature of Lorikeet. Comprised of 21 members based on a proportional representation regional list, the Pāremata holds legislative and budgetary powers over all domestic laws. While its authority is limited in terms of foreign policy (due to the constitutional position of the Holy Roman Emperor as 'Lord Protector' and commander-in-chief), the Pāremata is ultimately the most powerful authority within Lorikeet. The Pāremata is currently led by the Aroha Hapu, which is the largest party. Other parties, including Kaitiaki Ropu, E Tū Ake, and Taiao Ropu.

Notably, the Pāremata has key roles in the selection and succession of the co-leadership positions of Lorikeet. In the case of the Tāhā, the Pāremata serves as the Accession Council (which is the Balancín equivalent) and formally proclaims new monarchs. In the case of the Perehitini, they are responsible for electing them every two-years, or to fill vacancies left by resignation, death, or removal from office. The Pāremata is limited in its authority to remove a sitting Perehitini, only able to remove in cases of criminal conviction. The Pāremata can demand the abdication of a Tāhā, though again can only enforce this in the case of a criminal conviction.