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== Government ==
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Ataropolis' government is a complex oligarchical republic. Although the state is firmly in the hands of the oligarchs, there are representative and democratic elements as well. A system of checks of balances ensures some amount of public accountability. There are 2 annually elected offices which are similar to executive branches of modern day governments. Aristocratic families elect representatives into the Senate. There is a body called the Chamber of 100, which acts as a kind of supreme judical chamber and oversees many aspects of the state with its variety of committees. There is also a popular legislative assembly which is elected by the common citizens and represents commoners, trade unions, and local town issues. It is possible for the Senate to be overruled by the Assembly if it does not have a unanimous vote.