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Governor-General (Articles 3-5)

Article 3 - Role and Title

The Governor-General shall serve as the Head of State representing Steamhappia and the values for which it stands.

The Governor-General shall represent national unity and act as a guardian of the Constitution.

The office is non-partisan, and the Governor-General is forbidden from being a member of a political party during their term.

Article 4 - Appointment

If there is a vacancy in the position of Governor-General, Parliament shall appoint a new one with a two-thirds majority vote.

Article 5 - Powers & Responsibilities

  • Summons, prorogation and dissolution of Parliament.

  • Signing bills into law on advice of Parliament.

  • Appoint the Prime Minister on advice of Parliament.

  • Appoint members of the Cabinet as prescribed by law.

  • Act as the highest ranking General of the National Guard and appoint its Adjutant General.

  • Declaring a State of Emergency and/or Martial Law.

  • Act in accordance with the Constitution and shall not exercise any powers of governance except as permitted by the Constitution.