National civilization value: +25%, Minimum election age 25
The priesthood will enshrine democracy into the very tenets of our faith!ġ Military, 1 Civic, 1 Oratory, 1 Religious Primarily concerned with the acquisition of wealth, Plutocratic Republics can be found ruling many of the coastal City States throughout the world. This system of government gives all eligible citizens a voice, through the election of representatives to a senate, or council.Īn Oligarchic Republic restricts positions of power to a wealthy or powerful minority. National civilization value: +15%, Minimum election age 25 Whilst outwardly democratic, an Aristocratic Republic limits leadership to those who enjoy high status.
Republics are also marked by the presence of a Senate whose approval is required for most government actions, made up of a number of factions who may give various bonuses but also seek to advance their goals and interests. Rulers are chosen by election based on a character's popularity and prominence and serve only for a fixed, usually relatively short term, meaning that republics will tend to cycle through different characters quite quickly and are not quite as involved in playing dynastic games. Republics are defined first and foremost by the sharing of power between its citizens or upper class, depending on the type.