Government of Westland

The Government of Wessex takes place within the framework of a Directly Democratic Parliamentary Republic, however with some minor differences. The Prime Minister of Wessex is the Head of State, and holds the Executive Arm of the Government, along with the Deputy Prime Minister and the Cabinet.

The Legislative Branch of the Government is held by the unicameral Parliament of Wessex, which is lead by the Speaker of the House. The Direct Democratic system allows any parliamentary laws or decisions to be challenged by the general public, allowing for an inclusive democratic system, and has been described as bringing politics back into the hands of the everyman. Members of Parliament, or MPs, are placed by their party majority, at the current government, the Social Liberal Party of Wessex holds the majority. The Prime Minster may also appoint up to 3 MPs who have limited powers within Parliament, and most form advisors for the PM, instead of fully fledged MPs.

House of Parliament
See Also: Wessex House of Parliament

The House of Parliament is located in the building of the former Bristol City Council on Park Street in Bristol City Centre. Built in the 1930's, The House of Parliament is a long curvey building centred around Parliament Green, a public park. The Parliament House is located nearby to the Bristol Cathedral and the Bristol Central Library.

Millennium Square
Millennium Square is a major centre of government of which most of Wessex's Government Ministries are headquartered around, most of which are housed in the House of Ministries, a large circular building connected to a curved building modelled after the House of Parliament. Millennium Square is located by the dockside on the banks of the River Severn. Millennium Square is also the location of a range of entertainment facilities such as the Science Museum '@ Bristol' and adjacent IMAX Theatre.

Executive Arm
The Executive Arm of the Government of Wessex is held by the Prime Minister, head of state, and the Deputy Prime Minister, aswell as the Advisory Cabinet made up of the Heads of Each Government ministry.

Cabinet
The Cabinet is formed out of the heads of each government ministry or department, and is a board for assistance to the Prime Minister, meeting in the Parliament Building weekly, and on emergency sessions.

Legislative Arm
See Also: Parliament of Wessex