All government in the Holy Empire of Cavlan operates under the Most Serene Imperial Charter, with supreme authority vested in the Holy Emperor. All legislative, executive, and judicial powers are delegated from the Throne.
The Holy Emperor serves as Head of State and Government and holds final authority over all branches of government. He appoints members of the Holy Imperial Council, issues decrees, grants assent to laws, and serves as Temporal Protector of the Church in Cavlan.
The Premier is elected by the people and confirmed by the Emperor, serving as co-head of government. The Premier presides over the House of Deputies, appoints ministers, and oversees day-to-day executive administration.
The House of Deputies is the Empire’s elected legislature. It proposes and debates laws, which require imperial assent to take effect.
The High Court interprets laws and hears all civil and criminal cases. Judges are appointed by the Emperor.
Local government is exercised in the municipalities of New Jerusalem, Cavlan City, and New River, all under imperial oversight.
The Premiership is currently vacant.