Government

Flag

The flag of the Secret Democratic Socialist Penguin Empire features a rectangular design with a 2:3 aspect ratio. The background is a deep arctic blue, representing the vast Antarctic waters.

In the center of the flag is an emperor penguin, standing tall and proud. The penguin faces left and occupies about two-thirds of the flag's height.

Behind the penguin is a golden circle, reminiscent of the midnight sun, which takes up about half the width of the flag. The circle is partially obscured by the penguin, creating a halo effect.

Across the bottom of the flag, beneath the penguin's feet, is a white banner with black text that reads "UNITY IN ICE".

The overall design is clean and striking, with the contrast between the blue background, white penguin, and golden sun, creating a symbolic representation of the penguin empire.

Executive Branch

• Emperor Judias Penguinder the 13th serves as the head of state and symbolic leader.
• The Prime Waddle is elected by the Glacial Assembly and leads the government.
• A cabinet of ministers oversees various departments such as Fish Distribution, Ice Management, and Anti-Human Defense.

Legislative Branch - The Glacial Assembly

• The Glacial Assembly is composed of 200 elected representatives from different penguin colonies across Antarctica.
• Seats are proportionally allocated based on colony size and species population.
• Two-year terms with the option for re-election.
• Responsible for creating and passing laws, approving budgets, and ratifying treaties.

Judicial Branch - The Blubber Court

• The Blubber Court consists of nine elder penguins serve as justices, appointed for life by the Emperor and confirmed by the Glacial Assembly.
• Interprets penguin law and settles disputes between colonies or individuals.
• Can overturn laws deemed unconstitutional according to the "Magna Squawkta" (their constitution).

Political Parties

• See Political Parties

Colonial Governance

• Each major penguin colony has a local council led by a Governor-General.
• Local councils manage day-to-day affairs and send representatives to the Glacial Assembly.
• Colonies have some autonomy but must adhere to imperial laws and directives.

Bureaucratic Agencies

• The Imperial Waddle Service: Civil service responsible for implementing policies.
• Bureau of Fish and Krill: Manages food resources and distribution.
• Department of Iceberg Affairs: Oversees mobile ice colonies and structures.
• Penguin Intelligence Agency (PIA): Gathers intelligence on humans and other potential threats.

Unique Features

• The "Molt Mandate": Leaders must temporarily step down during their molting season to prevent compromised decision-making.
• The "Huddle Veto": Any law can be vetoed if a supermajority of penguins form a disapproving huddle around the Imperial Palace.
• "Pebble Polls": Voting is conducted by penguins placing pebbles in designated ice hollows, with different colored pebbles for different candidates or issues.

Succession and Elections

• The Emperor is hereditary, but can be impeached by a unanimous vote of the Glacial Assembly.
• The Prime Waddle and Assembly members are elected every two years during the "Great Waddle to the Polls" event.
• Candidates campaign by showcasing their fishing skills, ice sculpting abilities, and anti-human rhetoric.