How are new Heads of State sworn in in your country?

[Binary Load Lifters]

Obviously this will differ from republics, who may have a President or otherwise sworn in after a much heated election, and monarchies who may have a coronation ceremony.

How is your leader selected and what is the rundown of the ceremony to make him/her (or even it) the head of state?

Here is how the process is set for Binary Load Lifters. This last happened between 5th and 7th July 1980, where the current leader (i.e. me) was sworn in as the new head of state, who is always referred to as "Citizen 1"

On 5th July 1980, the previous incumbent of the post of Citizen 1 died. This automatically transferred the title of Head of State to a gentleman called Arthur Hoad, however his position is not to make or revoke laws, or any of the executive powers of Citizen 1, his only power is to call together the Council of Appointees, and open the inner chambers of the Tir Catt (an old imperial fortress in the heart of the city, from the 1200s). The Council of Appointees are 64 people individually chosen by Citizen 1 as those who can be trusted, and considered to be the next potential ruler, also those trusted to make the right decision when choosing one.

When all of the Appointees arrive, the doors of the chamber are shut. Citizen 1 made this decision himself, he stole the idea from the Catholic Church and requested a fire lit, so that smoke billowed from a chimney and only when the smoke was white would this signify a new leader was chosen. He also requested that a coffin be placed in the centre of the room.

The Chairman of the Tir Catt, Arthur Hoad, made the Declaration of Sacrifice to the appointees.

"Be it agreed that all potential candidates understand the decision they are about to make. Citizen 1 is a concept, not a person. This is not about the attainment of absolute power, the joy of power over life and death. Citizen 1 does not own, he administrates. He does not have close friends or family, only our protection and support. Dear candidates, understand that election is death, and that you will be dead to the world as the person you are now. Those who are prepared to die, make themselves known."

Myself and five other appointees declared their intention to stand. The remainder of the appointees would now undergo a process of voting for a suitable candidate, whittling down the more unpopular ones until one remained. Me.

I was ordered to lie in the coffin, which was subsequently nailed shut, though I had holes for air. The coffin was then taken and carried through the streets of the city, to the government buildings, where I would immediately take office, and only be referred to as Citizen 1.

There's a Death Certificate in my old name, which was presented to my family. The cause of death merely states "Suicide by Election".


We are a weird country compared to others, sometimes. But we find that most countries are weird, from our point of view.

[F1-Insanity]

What are these 'new heads of state' you speak of? Our only leader since our independence has been our dear leader Father Mulcahey.

We wouldn't think of replacing him.

[Astralsideria]

A magnificent ceremony in the Cathedral of Saint Michael in the Square of Saints, in which the new monarch is crowned, taking the oaths to defend his country, protect his people, and answer to Almighty God, etc., etc.

[Central Slavia]

Head of state is elected every 5 years in the national assembly, However , just like general secretary of VKF , if he is any good , he will stay there all his life , making sure he will get elected

[Ulu Turan]

there is ceremony in the parliament. the new head of state gives promise to conform with the constitution and the laws of the country and to conform with the interest of the people in all his actions

[Unified Western States]

In the UWS, we have a direct two-round democracy.

Upon the ending of a presidents term, an election is called and officially started by the Speaker of the National Assembly. The candidates then gather in the National Assembly building and the Speaker declares that

"A new election has begun, and our country seeks for a leader. This is a job of duty, of honor. And these fine candidates before me have offered themselves to serve the people of our Democracy. And before the final round of voting, the people of the Unified Western States will have chosen who they most want to be their new President. Now, please state your names so we may record you on the official roster."

Once he has said this, the candidates each step forwards and state theirs names and party. This is then recorded down on an official roster that is then hung above the National Assembly podium. Once this is done, the first round officially begins. The candidates campaign, hold debates, speeches, whatever they feel is best to convince the people that they are the right person for the job. After 5 months, the first voting starts. Ballots are mailed to everyone in the UWS, or citizens can come to official polling stations. Their votes are counted three fifteen different safeguards to ensure an accurate vote and these numbers are tallied. The candidates are then called back into the National Assembly and the Speaker reads the names of the 3 candidates that got the most votes. The second round is then officially started. The three remaining candidates may campaign for another 4 weeks and then the people vote again. From here, one of two things will happen. If there is a tie for some reason, then a third round occurs between the two tops runners from the second round. But if one person gets the most in the second round, then they are declared the winner. An inauguration occurs in front of the National Assembly building and the Speaker of the Assembly administers the Oath of Office.

"I, (Insert president-elect's name here), do solemnly swear that I will protect and uphold the Constitution of the Unified Western States; that I will serve and listen to the citizens of my nation; That to the best of my abilities will defend my nation and its citizens from harm; and that I will do everything in my power as President to advance the cause of the Unified Western States and ensure justice and liberty for my people."

When this is recited, the Speaker then congratulates the new President and the new President and his/her family is driven to Seattle Tower, the official residence and working place of the President of the Unified Western States.

[Fatatatutti]

We don't have any leaders because we're not very good followers. Nor do we have a Head of State. The people are the state and they all have their own heads.

The Prime Minister, or any other cabinet member, is selected by the Members of Parliament. When they've made their decision, they ask him if he's willing to take the job and he says, "Okay." That's about all.

-- Capt. Kono, Parliamentary Chaplain

[Satirius]

The Secondary Administrator would know that he was one already, so if the sitting Administrator were to die or be otherwise blocked from the fulfillment of Administrative duties, he (although in one case she) would be notified by two soldiers, who would then escort him to the Administrative Office, where all the advisors that had arrived by then would give him his first briefing. Administrators are meant to miss a beat in the handoff process, but usually a week or two in office the new Admin would address the public in a short speech assuring them that everything will continue as normal.

[Alevuss]

Here's how it works. Alevuss has multiple leaders, but only one is truly considered the leader. That would be me. Because I always am, was, and will be, we will never hold another election or swearing into office for my position, therefore stories of me being sworn in will have to travel by mouth through the generations. My title is Alpha Dux Ducis. There is then a second head of state, Beta Electus.

1.)Alevian Head of State, Alpha Dux Ducis, swearing into office is simple. I was sworn in after the nation was formed. I rose my dominant hand and then said:

"I vow to uphold all Alevian beliefs through peace and war, protect the people. "

2.)Alevian Head of State, Beta Electus, is sworn in by giving an oath of how they will to the best of their ability be the same as the Dux Ducis. Whoever is Beta Electus must take the duties of the duties of Alpha Dux Ducis when ever the leader is not able to hold the position. Therefore, The same Beta Electus can be sworn in and out of office many times.

[Delkora]

After the Royal Council picks the next arch duke, he is coronated at the palace. He/she must place their left hand on the the Blue Book, a book written thousands of years ago that states the basic principles of Delkoran culture, and say the following pledge:

I (insert name here) do hereby affirm that I will, to the best of my abilities, defend this country and its people, its culture, and its soverneighty. Should a threat, domestic or foreign, arise that threatens the greater peace and sanctity of this empire, I will not stop until that threat has been eliminated and the people are safe and secure. This I promise on this, the year of our lords (insert year here).
Heel zi entyland. (Hail the empire)

[Maraque]

-out of date-

[Voerdeland]

I, [[INSERT NAME]], elected by the people of Voerdeland as a Regent of the Free State, hereby
affirms that in my official duties I shall conscientiously observe all laws of my country and to the best of my ability promote the wellbeing of the people and of the state.

[Diatraba]

minor edits on the American version.

The next Director of a certain department (our Directors are like ministers in other countries) is sworn into office by the Supreme Procurator-General. He first has to swear the national oath, which goes:
"with the people as my witness and the Constitution to bind me, I swear eternal loyalty to my Supreme Director, the national flag and the Great Cause of Communism. If this be false, may I be struck from the List of Citizens, and be forevermore disgraced". In French:
»avec le peuple à témoin et la Constitution de lier moi, je jure fidélité éternelle à mon directeur suprême, le drapeau national et la grande cause du communisme. Si cela est faux, mai-je être rayé de la liste des citoyens, et être à jamais déshonoré "

He then has to answer these questions -also in the presence of the Supreme Procurator-General - I'll take the recent election for Ivan Karnov (Director for Foreign Interests and Activities)
"Do you, Ivan Karnov, swear to exercise your office to the best of your ability?"
"by my honour I do"
"and will you remain continually loyal to your Supreme Director?"
"by my honour I do"
"therefore, by the powers vested in me by the Constitution, I now declare you Director for Foreign Interests and Activities, and I wish you good luck Mr Director in your office"

in the official language:
"Pensez-vous, Ivan Karnov, jure d'exercer votre bureau au meilleur de votre capacité?
«Sur mon honneur, je le veux»
»et vous restez toujours fidèles à votre directeur suprême?"
«Sur mon honneur, je le veux»
"Par conséquent, par les pouvoirs qui me sont conférés par la Constitution, je vous déclare maintenant directeur pour des intérêts étrangers et d'activités, et je vous souhaite bonne chance, Monsieur le Directeur de votre bureau

The Deputy Supreme Director says around about the same thing, but the Supreme Director says something different:

"I do solemnly swear to lead the People, to remain loyal to the Constitution and our National Flag, and to follow the path our First Supreme Director laid down for me"

In the National language, it goes like this:
Je jure solennellement pour guider le peuple, de rester fidèle à la Constitution et de notre drapeau national, et de suivre le chemin de notre premier directeur suprême prévue pour moi

Like the other Directors, he has to answer questions as well, they go like this (in this instance, I'll take the election of Nikolai Yanko as an example) - these questions are administered by the Supreme Procurator-General

"Do you, Nikolai Yanko, promise to carry out your office to the best of your ability?"
By my honour I do
Do you, insofar as the Constitution permits, promise to lead the People?
By my honour I do
Amd will you, to the best of your ability, remain loyal to the Constitution, the People and the Great Cause of Communism?
By my honour, I do!

Then the Supreme Procurator-General says:
By the powers vested in me by the Constitution, I now declare you, Nikolai Yanko, our Thirteenth Supreme Director! May your leadership be prosperous - good luck, Mr Supreme Director

In the official language:
"Pensez-vous, Nikolai Yanko, promettent de mener à bien votre bureau, au mieux de vos capacités?
Sur mon honneur que je fais.
Pensez-vous, dans la mesure où le permet la Constitution, la promesse de conduire le Peuple?
Sur mon honneur que je fais.
Amd voulez-vous, au mieux de vos capacités, restent fidèles à la Constitution, le peuple et la grande cause du communisme?
Sur mon honneur, je le veux!
Par les pouvoirs qui me sont conférés par la Constitution, je déclare maintenant à vous, Nikolai Yanko, notre Treizième suprême directeur! Mai votre bureau soit prospère - Bonne chance, Monsieur le Directeur suprême

[Astholm]

There's no real swearing-in ceremony for Head of State/President, they just get the position there and then.

[Charlotte Ryberg]

In Minoa, the current seigneur of Minoa has stated that the handover the next leader will be done in a very dramatic and touching way, just like the movies/theatre scene, right in the Yuan (parliament). The basic plot is that an actor will act as the ghost old seigneur, dressed in the blue tit (bird wings), and dress that on the new leader. It is rumoured that Spielberg and Lloyd-Webber are expressing interest in directing the performance and its accompanying music.

[Banchao]

for the Archduke's coronation there is always a procession of, first the person who is leaving, if dead in the casket, if not walking. Next comes the ex-Archduke's family, followed by 150 members of parliament. next comes the new Archduke's family followed closely behind by the archduke himself

[Nieu Danmark]

Within New Denmark, the heir apparent becomes King or Queen immediately upon the death of the former monarch, however the actual ceremony does not usually take places until a week or so afterward, so as to allow for mourning and preparation. Often a new monarch is crowned within the same week as his/her predecessor's funeral.

During the actual ceremony, which takes place within Gotkrift Cathedral, the new monarch enters the hall ten minutes after everyone else, walking up towards the altar where the Archbishop awaits. As he or she passes, all those in attendence (apart from the clergy or foreign representatives) kneel or bow. Upon reaching the altar, the monarch bows before the Cross and recites the Lord's Prayer and then swears to defend the faith, his people and his land and to uphold the laws and customs upon which New Denmark was founded, whereupon the crown in placed upon his/her head, the robes placed about his/her shoulders and royal orb, scepter and sword handed to him/her. The archbishop gives his blessing and annoints the monarch's head with oil. If the monarch is married, his or her spouse will be crowned at the same time and announced as Prince Consort or Queen (or Princess Consort, if necessary). The cross is kissed and the Lord's Prayer murmured once more. The crowd then gives three shouts of "God save the King/Queen!", often as the National Anthem is played, and that part of the ceremony finishes, with the rest of the morning dedicated to a sermon given the archbishop.

The second part takes place at the first Kongeting, where the King or Queen recieves oaths of loyalty from the members all the Things, nobility, other members of the Royal Family and other such people and any congratulations offered by foreign dignitaries. He or she is then expected to give gifts to all in attendence, which may be small tokens such as silverware, jewellrey or ornaments or else much grander things such as titles or grants of land or money. To all, the monarch also gives a small brass (sometimes golden) ring, harking back to ancient days when rings were given as symbols of favour and authority. After that, the new King or Queen gives a Speech from the Throne, in which he repeats his vows and also states his or her intentions and ambitions for his or her reign and a tributary prayer or comment for the former monarch. Thanks is given to all those in attendence and National Anthem is sung before the Kongeting continues properly.

It is notable that the monarch is always crowned as the King or Queen of Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland as well; as of yet no New Danish monarch has renounced their claims upon these territories (even though two are now republics, and one absorbed into another larger nation). It is rumoured that King Harold I, or at the very least his heir, Princes Daniel, may finally let go of these territories in the future.

[Cbngggfv]

A cermony at the capital following a speech plus a salute to pass president

[The Hills of Sute]

Coronation,handing over of the Golden Crozier of Sute,the Circlet of Bravery and the Baronial Chalice.

[Zarbli]

Zarbli is still without a Head of State. Parliament will think about that once the Referendum is over.

[Airstrip 17]

"New heads of state?" What is this madness you speak of? I, the glorious Big Brother, will remain the one and only head of state of Airstrip 17, keeping watch over my people for eternity.
(Your likelihood of relating this to the book Nineteen Eighty-Five has been noted.)

[Northern Chenko]

So far, this has been a somewhat moot point. In Northern Chenko's 20 year history there has only been a single leader of the DRNC, General Choi Song, the Glorious Leader. However, if something would happen to our Glorious Leader, a new one would be selected from the upper echelons of the military, most likely Secondary General of the Chenkovian People's Army. He would be sworn in in secret, and the general public will hopefully accept him without a question.

[Binary Load Lifters]

In Minoa, the current seigneur of Minoa has stated that the handover the next leader will be done in a very dramatic and touching way, just like the movies/theatre scene, right in the Yuan (parliament). The basic plot is that an actor will act as the ghost old seigneur, dressed in the blue tit (bird wings), and dress that on the new leader. It is rumoured that Spielberg and Lloyd-Webber are expressing interest in directing the performance and its accompanying music.

If Tim Rice expresses an interest you should go for him rather than Andrew Lloyd-Webber..

[Charlotte Ryberg]

In Minoa, the current seigneur of Minoa has stated that the handover the next leader will be done in a very dramatic and touching way, just like the movies/theatre scene, right in the Yuan (parliament). The basic plot is that an actor will act as the ghost old seigneur, dressed in the blue tit (bird wings), and dress that on the new leader. It is rumoured that Spielberg and Lloyd-Webber are expressing interest in directing the performance and its accompanying music.

If Tim Rice expresses an interest you should go for him rather than Andrew Lloyd-Webber..

There is nothing to suggest that we would insist in only one director.

[Mannehtopia]

Swear in a new leader? Ha, good one.