Soslat's reforms



Soslat's reforms refer to various political reforms that were undertaken in Pruse during the 1920s. Spearheaded by Kahar Soslat, who was Prime Minister at the time, they transformed Pruse into a federal presidential republic by establishing a written constitution that replaced a civil code comprising of numerous laws and statues that had been passed over the centuries that acted as the country's unwritten constitution prior. Among other things, the constitution also standardized the Prusian Congress' powers, clearly outlining the duties and abilities of both chambers. It abolished the office of Prime Minister and concentrated all executive authority in the President. It also secured various rights and freedoms including freedom of speech, right to life, protections against double jeopardy, and the right to vote (except for women).

The reforms were very popular. They are said to have established the modern Prusian state and Kahar Soslat is remembered highly as a result. He was elected the first President of Pruse, receiving 64% of the vote, a majority no candidate has matched since.

Background
Pruse's legal and political system had become extremely complex as a result of the various regimes that had ruled over the country during its 1000-year history. The exact authorities each branch of government had were under constant and heated debate. Power struggles between Prime Ministers, members of the Prusian Congress, and other ministers were very common and threatened to disrupt the nation's stability. The people's faith and trust in government at reached an all time low and the state found it increasingly difficult to enforce the convoluted legal code. Millions of tryus were lost in red tape and corruption which threatened to bankrupt the country.