Government Type: Federal Republic (Federal Alliance).
A president leads the Gigerdi Alliance; along with him is a large senate of about 2500 members that decide on all other decisions that don't concern the President's authority. The Senate is composed of two representatives from each member state or Colony world that the GA has. The Senate elections are held every two years; two members are elected from each state by popular vote to serve six-year terms.
The president is both the chief of state and head of government; president and vice president are elected on the same ticket by the Gigerdi Alliance citizens, all citizens are allowed to vote; president and vice president serve six-year terms.
Chief Of State: President Armand Y. Marick (since January, 2, 3364) and Vice President Frenton B. Dagget (since January, 2, 3364) . (Note: The President is both chief of state and head of government)
Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (Its nine justices are appointed for life by the president with confirmation by the Senate); Gigerdi Alliance Courts of Appeal; Gigerdi Alliance District Courts; State and County Courts.
Political Parties And Leaders: Liberal Democratic Party [Marden Kerlon, national committee chairman]; Republican Party [Ovan S. Welken, national committee chairman]; several other groups or parties of minor political significance.
