EquestrianScholar 
So I have been considering how the Equestrian government could work, I decided to largely base it of the British government. Except, importantly, it wouldn’t be a true “constitutional monarchy” in the sense used by the nation. Importantly, the Royal Sisters have actual power and are not merely figureheads.
Still, to start I will mostly the same ‘powers’ of the Queen. The main difference, is that the Royal Sisters can actually use these powers, while the Queen seems to be unable to use them without a political crisis arising by doing so. If any of you have other ideas, let me know.
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Still, to start I will mostly the same ‘powers’ of the Queen. The main difference, is that the Royal Sisters can actually use these powers, while the Queen seems to be unable to use them without a political crisis arising by doing so. If any of you have other ideas, let me know.
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- The Royal Sisters alone, as Head of the Equestrian Armed Forces, may declare war or peace.
- The Royal Sisters alone may conclude treaties.
- The Royal Sisters, as the commanders-in-chief, may choose and appoint officers of all ranks.
- The Royal Sisters may convoke, adjourn, remove, and dissolve the High Council.
- The Royal Sisters may appoint a Head of Council of her own choosing.
- The Royal Sisters may dismiss the Head of Council and their Government.
- The Royal Sisters can choose and appoint all judges, councillors, officers of state, etc.
- The Royal Sisters may initiate criminal proceedings, and they alone can bestow a pardon.
- The Royal Sisters may refuse to sign any act or law of the nation’s High Council.
- The Royal Sisters may refuse to dissolve the High Council when requested by the Head of Council.
- The Royal Sisters may exercise the refusal of the “Princess’ Consent” (direct Monarchical assent is required for a bill affecting the prerogative, hereditary revenues or the personal property or interests of the Crown to be heard in High Council).
- Since the Sovereign is “first in honour, dignity and in power–and the seat and fountain of all three,’’ the Royal Sisters may bestow all public honours, including creating peerages or bestowing Orders of Chivalry.
The Royal Sisters’ other roles include the following: - Perform the ceremonial and official duties as Heads of State.
- Represent Equestria to the rest of the world.
- Provide a focus for national identity and unity.
- Provide stability and continuity in times of change.
- Recognize achievement and excellence (by means of awards, medals or orders).
- Encourage public and voluntary service.
- Support charities and foundations and highlight their causes.
