The possession of the elective power was vested in the two great social divisions, which embraced all classes of people, of either sex.The two major social branches were known by the distinctive names of "Incala" and "Xioqua," or, respectively, the priesthood and scientists. Every person had the option of entering either the College of Sciences, or that of Incal, or both.

Atlantis, or Poseid, was an empire whose subjects enjoyed the freedom allowed by the most limited monarchical rule, The general law of official succession presented to every male subject a chance for preferment to office. Even the emperor held an elective position, as also did his ministers, the Council of Ninety, or Princes of the Realm.