Sfatul Domnesc

Perhaps the most important political institution of Kizenia is the Royal Council. Although officially an advisory body for the monarch, the latter cannot take any decision without the approval of the Sfat. The body was created in 3176, following the declaration of independence of Kizenia, and it is the political stronghold of the Kizenian aristocracy. the Council, being formed of the heads of the seven most important boyar families (Cele Șapte Case Mari - the Seven Great Houses),

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The main power of the Royal Council is the right to veto any act of the Domnitor. Moreover, the Council has the right to form the cabinet, although the latter needs to be voted in by the parliament. Sfatul Domnesc also functions as an elective body for nominating the monarch from the members of the House of Săndulescu after the death or abdication of the Domnitor.