The country is famous for its large theocratic government which consists of an elected head of state and government which is elected by bishops who are appointed by the Executive Council of the Papal States. There is also a elected chamber of representatives called the Chamber of Parishioners. The Council of Bishops conduct religious law and can override any law passed by the parishioners. The Chamber of Parishioners have full executive control and can only be disbanded if the Cardinal of Ireland decides to dissolve the parliament which has only happened once.