Lindstromism

Lindstromism is the political ideology created by Gustav Lindstrom, a political refugee from Stormark who fled to Natopia in the 1480s. A pure lindstromist government consists of a benevolent, elected, dictator kept in check by a judge--who was appointed for life by the dictator--with the ability to execute the dictator on charges of tyranny. This form of Lindstromism was practiced in Natopia for only a few years.

Modern lindstromism involves merely removing the ruler from power, and a further check is usually in place. A high judge is given the power to remove the ruler from office, but the national legislature may vote to overturn this judicial decision. The Bovic Empire of the Natopian Nation continues to claim to use this form of government for traditional reasons. To this day, the Chancellor of Natopia retains the ability to make emergency decrees, an important feature of original lindstromism was the requirement for a fast-acting executive with legislative powers.

Neolindstromism

Neolindstromism or neo-lindstromism is a modern adaption of the lindstromist political system. Neolindstromists believe in a strong executive figure(s) with relatively few constitutional limits imposed on them. Neolindstromism slowly evolved from lindstromism by gradually dividing the powers of strong offices. Neolindstromism relies on dividing executive responsibilities between two figures, one generally responsible for foreign affairs and defense, and another responsible for internal affairs and everything else. In Natopia this takes the form of the Emperor and his Imperial Court having almost total control over the military and foreign policy of the empire. It is believed that the stability of a hereditary monarch will allow for Natopia's foreign policy and defense to remain stable beyond volatile political fluctuations. The power of the Natopian citizenry is expressed through the election of Frenzy Representatives and in turn, the Chancellor. The Chancellor therefore commands domestic policy, acting as the voice of the people and carrying out their electoral mandates.