How is Equestria Governed?
So this came to me a moment ago when I realized something. . . outside of Princess Celestia, Luna, Cadence, and now Twilight, we have NEVER seen a political official higher then that of Mayor Mare.
I mean sure we have Prince Blueblood who seems to serve as a diplomat, as well as Fancy Pants and the other nobles, but otherwise there doesn't seem to be much of a political caste. The closest approximates being the Mayors of each city, sometimes a position shared with the sheriff, who may send representatives to Canterlot when the need arises.
These facts, as well as Princess Celestia being unable or unwilling to strike down Neighsay's decisions, has led me to one thought alone regarding how Equestria is run. Equestria is a Constitutional-Representative Absolute-Monarchy (Tetrarchy?). Equestria mostly exists as a bunch of City States or Townships that are allowed to function more or less autonomously, no federal governor, that follow laws set forth by Princess Celestia or those governmental cabinets that she has installed over the millenia. The Mayors of such towns are diplomatically chosen by the citizens of each city/township. Meanwhile Princess Celestia, and Luna, serve as near absolute Monarchs who have given over power to certain noble families/individuals as well as governmental agencies in order to delegate and manage the day to day ruling of Equestria.
Though I dare say that Twilight's eventual taking of the throne, alongside her friends, will greatly complicate matters I think. Not to mention whether or not the Crystal Empire exists as yet another Equestrian City State or as it's own Sovereign Nation.
These are my thoughts at how Equestria is run at the very least from what I have seen in the show itself reflecting these facts as well as some tertiary information from the comics. What do the rest of y'all think? Do you disagree with my assessment? Do you agree with it? Do you have your own thoughts or ideas on how Equestria is run? Let me know below.
Submitted July 25, 2019 at 06:20AM by NewWillinium
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