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The '''Tricameron''', or ''sei Hehhlirh'', was established following the defeat of Queen Rehu in a bloody civil war that nearly destroyed the Romulan people after their arrival on [[Romulus]]. The Tricameron consists of the '''Praetorship''' and the '''Senate''', which for historical reasons, is considered two houses. The Senate also includes the '''Continuing Committee'''.

The official head of government for the Empire is the '''Praetor''', or ''Fvillhu''. It is an elected position chosen by the members of the Romulan Senate. In order to become Praetor, a candidate must be able to win the support of enough senators to ensure his their election. and they must be a full-blooded Romulan. The new Praetor is confirmed by the Continuing Committee.

The Praetor presides over sessions of the Senate and the Continuing Committee and also controls the Romulan [[Branches of the Romulan Military#Imperial Fleet|Imperial Fleet]] and, to a lesser extent, the [[Branches of the Romulan Military#Tal'Shiar|Tal'Shiar]]. Romulan politics is a notoriously dangerous field, however, and it is not uncommon for praetors to suffer abbreviated terms of office in comparison to other heads of government.

Prior to 2276, the office of Praetor was not held by a single individual. The Praetorate was one of the houses of the Tricameron, together with the Senate. At any given time, there were a dozen or so Praetors, a system which was established after the fall of the Queen Rehu. In the 2270s, most of the house's power fell into the hands of one individual.

==== Recent History ==== On Stardate 20909.04, the Empire entered into a state of civil war after Senator '''Jisit Hrienteh''' seized control of the Senate and named herself as Acting Praetor. Deposed Praetor '''B'Ket''', favored by the former ruling s'Tei faction, was placed under house arrest, awaiting trial for treason. Hrienteh's faction later joined with the Underground Anna'eri Nuar faction to form a coalition government, and after the Third Romulan Civil War ended, B'Ket was restored as Praetor in a move towards reconciliation. In 2410, B'Ket was voted out of office and Hrienteh was elected as the new Praetor. She has continued to serve in the role to the present day, making her one of the longest serving Praetors in recent years.

The '''Continuing Committee''', or ''Daesn Hwyej'enh'', is one of the highest governing bodies of the Empire. Headed by the Praetor, the Committee comprises members of the Romulan Senate as well as other high-ranking officials such as the chairman of the Tal'Shiar. One of the Committee's duties is the confirmation of a new praetor. The Committee also serves as a court when criminal charges are brought against members of the Senate. The Committee runs the day to day business of the Empire while the Senate establishes laws and policies.

The Praetor is the only member who is guaranteed a seat on the Committee. All others, even high ranking officials such as the leader of the Tal'Shiar, must compete to be appointed.