New Prussian Imperial Parliament

New Prussian Imperial Parliament Neues Preußisches Reichs Parlament
IV (4th) Parliament
Type
Type	Bicameral
Chambers	Senate of Peers House of Commons
Term limits	1 Term = 4 Months
History
Founded	July 17, 2022 (2022-07-17)
Preceded by	New Prussian Assembly
New session started	1 July 2023
Leadership
Emperor of New Prussia	August IV
Lord President	August Harms since 1 November 2022
Lord Vice President	Vacant
Speaker	August Harms, Conservative & Democommunist since 1 July 2023
Deputy Speaker	Coco Harms, Independent since 1 July 2023
Chancellor	August Harms, Democommunist since 1 July 2023
Shadow Chancellor	Vacant since 1 July 2023
Structure
Seats	Undefined
Senate of Peers political groups	Lord President   Conservative   Democommunist   Independent
House of Commons political groups	Speaker   Conservative   Democommunist   Independent/Crossbenchers
Length of term	Life-long (Senate) 4 Months (Commons)
Elections
First general election	1 November 2022
Last general election	24 June 2023
Next general election	25 October 2023
Constitution
Constitution of the Empire of New Prussia

The New Prussian Imperial Parliament is the bicameral legislature in the Empire of New Prussia. As the legislative branch, it is responsible for the discussion, proposing and enactment of laws, as well as discussing various issues.

History

The Imperial Parliament was created on 17 July 2022. The Parliament succeeded the New Prussian Assembly which has been disbanded by the New Prussian Imperial Parliament via Imperial Decree XV. Currently the Imperial Parliament allows citizens to be members of both houses.

Functions

• Purpose, Pass and Repeal Laws
• Assist the Emperor in running the Empire
• Elect the Lord President of the Senate of Peers and the Speaker of the House of Commons

Composition

The Imperial Parliament is composed of the two houses, the Senate of Peers and the House of Commons. Both houses have distinct roles in legislation. This format was inspired by the Parliament of the United Kingdom but with some differences.

Senate of Peers

Main Article Senate of Peers

The Senate of Peers is the Upper House of the New Prussian Imperial Parliament. The main role of the Senate is to scrutinize bills passed from the House of Commons. Those with a seat in the Senate are called Members of the Senate (MS).

House of Commons

Main Article House of Commons

The House of Commons is the Lower House of the New Parliament. The main role of the House is to propose Bills, scrutinize government via the opposition and questions to the government. Those with a seat in the House are called Members of the House or Members of the Commons (MC).