The UES is a Constitutional Theocracy, with the Temple of Praui Nimloth being social, religious, and culturally ruling body, while the UES Parliament taking charge of economic and military affairs. Officially, at the top of UES power is the Arch Bishop, who grants power to the UES Parliament through the remnants of the natural pantheon's favor. At the base of the Temple of Praui Nimloth are Priests, who take charge of local temples and guide the local population spiritually. Regional priests are supervised by a few High Priests in the UES, who may appoint priests with the Arch Bishop's approval. The Arch Bishop also appoints bishops, who are simply priests or High Priests with one additional important function: to elect the new Arch Bishop upon the current Arch Bishop's passing or resignation.
The UES Parliament is heavily modeled after the human democratic structure, members of parliament (MP's) forming the legislative branch that elects the Prime Minister who heads the executive branch. Together, MP's and the PM appoint and build up the Judicial Branch, the justices serving much longer terms than those of the other two branches. Informally, the TPN puts great pressure on the UES Parliament when it comes to decision making, especially in matters of religious freedom (or lack thereof), environmentalism, and social conduct.
The UES Parliament is heavily modeled after the human democratic structure, members of parliament (MP's) forming the legislative branch that elects the Prime Minister who heads the executive branch. Together, MP's and the PM appoint and build up the Judicial Branch, the justices serving much longer terms than those of the other two branches. Informally, the TPN puts great pressure on the UES Parliament when it comes to decision making, especially in matters of religious freedom (or lack thereof), environmentalism, and social conduct.