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Ask/part 2: The Senate. Likely going to have to split this one up
The Senate is the supreme governing body of the Empire. The consciousness of the republic. They make the laws, ratify them, determine and execute foreign policies, and have complete control over the appropriation of resources. They elect everyone: Praetors, the Chairman, the Proconsul, and even other Senators. Though the Senator position is often inherited as Senators strongly favor chosen successors. Unlike the Praetor, Senators do not have to be full-Romulan, however a majority are.
Other than inheritance, candidacy requires either a Romulan or naturalized citizen with a distinguished career of service to the Empire and/or a long, honorable lineage.
There are hundreds of Senators at a time. Each appointed for life until retirement or removed. Each Senator represents a province, and their power is based on which province they represent. Provinces can be areas within Romulus or Remus, or within Romulan Space itself.
The Senate favors those who represent core worlds.
Normally, Senators live in the provinces they represent, even if they spend most of their time on Romulus itself.
The Senate is divided into coalitions. Which are groups of like-minded Senators. Coalitions can have considerable power over decisions and polices, if they are in favor. However, despite their advantages, coalitions are quick to change. On a weekly basis for some. Though there are several stable coalitions (usually quite large and often with smaller ones contained within). 4 major coalitions are talked about in Dβera. Which I will send in another ask.
Quite a bit of political intrigue and infighting. As you can imagine.
Ooooooohhhhhhh!!! *scribbling notes rapidly*
This is so fascinating! Forgive me if I don't have anything too coherent to add, I'm simply absorbing the information and turning it lovingly in my brain.
Thank you so much for your hard work on this!! I really really appreciate it, and I know a bunch of other people who enjoy learning about Romulus do too! Thank you!!! ππππππππππππ
#deepspacedukat asks#within-its-cave#Romulan government#*sitting cross-legged and drawing little hearts in the margins of my notes*#seriously this is so cool and it's so kind of you to share this with those of us who haven't read the books yet!#plz pretend Vree is raising his glass to you in salute
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