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The Roman state derives its legitimacy from its adherence to the principle of demokratia, rule of the people, and it is in accordance with this principle that Roman governance is structured. Unlike the oligarchical methodology of a representative system termed 'democratic' by the merchant-class of capitalist nations, Roman democracy is truly based on popular rule, drawing on the legacy of its ancient Athenian antecedent. Citizens gather in popular assemblies to discuss the affairs of governance in their commune, exercising direct political power on the local level. This system forms the basis of Roman political life, allowing the populace to largely manage their own affairs in a democratic and collective manner.

While local governance can be handled in a direct and face-to-face manner, alternate methods are required to govern the Republic as a whole, necessitating the institutions of the Praesidium and Senate. The Praesidium is the supreme executive council of the Republic, serving as the collective head of state and government. While the entire Praesidium is responsible for leading the federal administration of the Republic, each consul heads one of the federal executive ministries. The position of High Consul rotates among the seven consuls on a yearly basis, with one year's Vice-Consul becoming the next year's High Consul. The members of the Praesidium are elected every four years by the general public.

The modern institution of the Senate is a far cry from its ancient, aristocratic counterpart, being composed of a randomly selected sample of one hundred eligible citizens from across the Republic, drawing inspiration from the ancient Athenian practice of sortition. Senators serve a one year term, with a new Senate being selected each New Years Day. Being a randomly selected body, the Senate is supposed to reflect the composition of the Republic as a whole, ensuring that all viewpoints have an opportunity to be represented. While officially the supreme legislative body of the Republic, Senators do not actually propose legislation, instead only voting on legislation put forward by the Praesidium and the Forum.

The Forum refers to all citizens of the Republic who are eligible for democratic participation, that is of age and not incarcerated. Any member of the Forum may propose legislation provided that they accrue a certain amount of signatures to indicate a degree of popular support for their proposal. The Praesidium does not have this limitation due to being an elected body, as it is presumed that their very position indicates political support. While the role of the Forum is enshrined in the Constitution of 2628, its involvement in Republican politics has changed with the advent of new technology allowing for more hands-on involvement. The rise of the internet has allowed for discussion of political matters by people from across the Republic in real time, opening up the possibility of an enhanced degree of direct democracy at the federal scale.

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