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The fundamental principle of the Da'al political system is that divisions within society are represented in proportion to their number. This manifests in a highly fragmented society, with numerous and ever-changing factions. Despite the factionalized political landscape, however, Da'al politics are not adversarial in nature, and negotiation and compromise are considered products of successful governance, rather than symptoms of poor governance. | The fundamental principle of the Da'al political system is that divisions within society are represented in proportion to their number. This manifests in a highly fragmented society, with numerous and ever-changing factions. Despite the factionalized political landscape, however, Da'al politics are not adversarial in nature, and negotiation and compromise are considered products of successful governance, rather than symptoms of poor governance. | ||
The planet was united as a single polity by the 14th century, with sovereignty vested | The planet was united as a single polity by the 14th century, with sovereignty vested in the Great Council, a college of the monarchs of the planet's constituent nation states. Subsequent intermarriage consolidated the various royal houses, and by the 16th century, Da'al was effectively a diarchy. To oversee the planet's day-to-day governance, the sovereigns appointed ministers to the Great Council. Ministers' power and influence grew at the expense of the diarchs', and by the 19th century, the diarchy had been abolished altogether. | ||
Today, the Great Council still functions as the collective head of state. Its members, called ministers, lead various governmental departments, and elect a prime minister from amongst themselves to serve as head of government and direct the Council's work. The prime minister is elected for a term of ten years, but must maintain the confidence of the Great Council to remain in office. | Today, the Great Council still functions as the collective head of state. Its members, called ministers, lead various governmental departments, and elect a prime minister from amongst themselves to serve as head of government and direct the Council's work. The prime minister is elected for a term of ten years, but must maintain the confidence of the Great Council to remain in office. | ||