Grand Patriarchy of Kiev

General Information 

The Grand Patriarchy of Kiev is a action encompassing the geographical area of Ukraine. bordering the black sea in the east, the Slavic empire to the north and the Kingdom of Ritrinik to the west. It's government is a parliamentary Monarchy run out of the capital city of Kiev.

origins 

The GPK was founded after several years of petitioning for independence from the Slavic Empire, of which it was originally apart. The Indeoendence movement at times did descend into violence, with radical nationalists at one point initiating a battle within Kiev and surrounding the Governors palace. Slavic troops were eventually sent in to quell the rebellion. Two years later, Ukraine was officially granted independence, and its former governor Nikolai Nikita was appointed the first Supreme Patriarch of the newly formed Grand Patriarchy of Kiev.

Government

following in the footsteps of their Slavic brethren, the GPK was reformed as a Parliamentarmy Monarchy. The government was formed with a Patriarch as its head of state, executive officer, and head of the judicial system with a royal parliament serving as the legislative branch.

 Monarch 

Kievan law requires that the Monarch be the eldest male son of the previous Supreme Patriarch. This is due to Kiev's historical practice of Patriarichal rule. The Supreme Patriarch can, however select another heir if he feels his eldest son is unfit for the crown. The Supreme Patriarch has absolute power in all matters pertaining to the executive office and the judicial system, but must rule with the consent of the parliament in legislative matters. In order to assume the crown, any prospectuve heir must have at least a college level education, as well as served a minimum of 3 years in the military. He must also swear an oath to protect the rights of the people of Ukraine as set forth in the constitution, should he renege on this promise, he will lose the authority he had as a legitimate monarch.

 Legislature 

the Royal Parliament is elected by popular vote of the people of Ukraine. Elections occur every 8 years, unless a emergency arises in which case the Supreme Patriarch can call for emergency elections. Parliament is responsible for the formation and passing of laws within the nations. Bills are passed by simple majority.