Fiction:United Republic of Cyrannus/Government

The Government of the United Republic of Cyrannus, was established by the Articles of Colonization and is a federal republic. The Colonial government was established immediatly after the CSAs Reformation into the URC and many similarities remain. The URC is lead by a democratically elected president and his/her legislature.

Executive Branch
The current president of the URC is President Apollo. The president is assisted by a cabinet, consisting of the heads of the various government departments. Under Apollo, the the Secretary of Education is Evelyn Thraca. In the event of the death or incapacitation of the president, the vice president and the cabinet are included in the line of succession.

Legislative Branch
The Republic legislature is bicameral. The upper house is the Caprican Senate, with each colony represented by a single delegate (with the exception of the Twelve Colonies which have 2), each with one vote. When the vice presidency becomes vacant, the Senate is responsible for both the nomination and confirmation of the successor to that office. The president of the URC is also the presiding officer of the Senate, with the authority to break tie votes. Ceremonial dress for Senators includes a sash representing their colony. Numerous civil liberties are guaranteed under the Articles of Colonization.

Current Ministers
President-Apollo-Colony:Caprica

Vice President-Gigh Adar-Colony:Virgon

Minister of Intergalactic Relations-Jocasta Adams-Colony:Leonis

Minister of Education-Evelyn Thraca-Colony:Caprica

Minister of Finance-Ulta Hiols-Colony:Picon

Minister of the State-Naths Lio-Colony:Eire

Minister of Health-Tiofis Delma-Colony:Sagitarrio