The Penda Islands are a dependent territory of Wessex within the Realm of Wessex. The Head of State of the territory is the ceremonial Hehield of Wessex, who is not directly elected by Penda Islanders. The directly elected Chief Executive of the territory is the Head of Government, the Legislative Assembly of the islands. The Penda Islands, like Wessex, have a directly democratic system which only applies to the assembly of the Islands.