Republican Faction

The Republican Faction is a political faction within the government of the Third Imperium.

Description (Specifications)

The Republican Faction wishes to transform the Third Imperium from a hereditary monarchy with a near-absolute ruler-for-life into a type of interstellar republic. Some nobles of the Republican Faction want an Elected Monarch elected by the Moot for a tenure of office lasting from 10 to 30 years. Other Republican Moot members want to replace the monarchy entirely, to be replaced by an Executive Council composed of seven to 12 members elected by the Moot, with council members likewise serving for a term of 10 to 30 years.

Additionally, the Republican Faction desires to expand Moot powers, turning the body into a real legislative body, albiet the elected monarch or council would retain veto power over bills passed by the Moot. They also want to place the executive authority in the hands of a Council of Ministers appointed by the elected monarch or executive council, with ministers subject to a vote of no confidence in the Moot.

History & Background (Dossier)

The Republican Faction was a vocal faction within the Imperial Moot, with roots in the period of the non-dynastic Emperors which arose during the period of the Civil War and the so-called Imperial Republic as the same solution to the problem of the "Barracks Emperors" and ascension to the Iridium Throne by "Right of Assassination" .

The Question of the Nobility

The Republican Faction primarily wishes to retain the Imperial Nobility, although they are divided on the question of who should have the authority to grant and revoke titles. Some want the Moot to have the power to grant and revoke noble status of the rank of baron or higher. Others want the Elected Monarch or Executive Council to have the authority to appoint Archdukes and Sector Dukes, subject to the approval of the Moot.

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