Promissione Ducale — Government Reform

Promissione Ducale is a government reform that can be adopted by republic governments. Reforms are chosen one per tier to shape how your nation is governed.

The promissione ducale, originating in Italian city-states like Venice, constituted oaths of office taken by Doges, encompassing both legal and political aspects. These oaths included commitments to administer justice impartially, uphold state secrets, and execute decisions of the Great Council. They also imposed constraints on the Doge's powers, such as prohibiting direct correspondence with foreign leaders and interference in the election of the Patriarch of Venice. Over time, the promissione became increasingly comprehensive and was eventually printed, with documents for different Doges growing in length, ranging from 108 to 301 pages. To prevent the office from becoming hereditary, restrictions extended to the Doge's relatives, barring them from certain councils and positions. Although some restrictions were eased in the later years of the Venetian Republic, significant limitations remained in place, even for the Doge's family members. The oaths also included provisions regarding the Dogaressa, including her attire and ceremonial duties.