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===Judicial Branch=== | ===Judicial Branch=== | ||
The Supreme Court of Acadia consists of 2 Associate Justices and one Chief Justice, for a total of 3 Justices who are nominated by the President of Acadia and confirmed by the House of Assembly. Unlike in the IRL United States or most other democratic EarthMC nations, Acadian Justices do not serve for life, instead serving only 6 month terms. | The Supreme Court of Acadia consists of 2 Associate Justices and one Chief Justice, for a total of 3 Justices who are nominated by the President of Acadia and confirmed by the House of Assembly. Unlike in the IRL United States or most other democratic EarthMC nations, Acadian Justices do not serve for life, instead serving only 6 month terms. As per the ''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iEl6BQcKn39dglTiFA2foCZdplmZ1Z25QlrtDM7k3jk/edit?usp=sharing Acadian Judiciary Act]'', the Acadian supreme court has original jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases, and appellate jurisdiction over all rulings made by executive or legislative boards. | ||
The Acadian | The Acadian Judiciary Act also establishes the Department of Justice which holds the sole prosecutorial authority in Acadia. | ||
The President also appoints, with the advice and consent of the House of Assembly, an Ombudsman for a term of 3 months. The Ombudsman serves as a public defender for the people of Acadia. | The President also appoints, with the advice and consent of the House of Assembly, an Ombudsman for a term of 3 months. The Ombudsman serves as a public defender for the people of Acadia. | ||