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Holy cow, this region is still here lmao
Welcome back lol
Lavan Tiri, Penguania and Antarctica, and Occua
Yo, man. Long time no speak. How's you?
All quiet on my end, sweet feck all with lockdown going on lol. How you doing?
Eh, could be better, could be worse. Looking for work in a global pandemic is fun.
I miss the days when I'd vanish for months or years at a time, come back one day, like every RMB post made since the last time I was on, and then vanish again into the mists
Nuremgard, Axeldonia, Penguania and Antarctica, Mercunova, and 1 otherOccua
Fun fact of the day:
Whilst mounting his horse, Louis III of France died on 5 August 882, aged around 17, at Saint-Denis in the centre of his realm. He was chasing after a girl, who was retreating to her father's house, when he approached a low door he wanted to ride through. The horse made it through - Louis did not. He hit his head on the lintel of the doorway and fell, fractured his skull and was killed instantly.
This is why it's a bad idea for cousins to marry.
I believe this is what is referred to as a "mood"
Happy Easter everyone!
Nuremgard, Lavan Tiri, Spanelsko, and Midasia
Hello,
We are happy to share an embassy with you. I hope we can further our relations in the future.
Sincerely,
France Europe,
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberty Democratic Alliance
Lavan Tiri, Penguania and Antarctica, and Spanelsko
Hello,
This is to inform you that the inter-regional role-play called The Global Roleplay Organization is now ready.
If some nations in your region are interested, please request an embassy.
For now there is only a modern role-play. We can open other role-plays if some people are interested. Make suggestions!
We are looking for people to become RP Moderators either in the modern role-play or in new role-plays. Apply for the job!
Read our How to Join guide and submit your application if you are interested.
Do not hesitate to make suggestions in order to improve it (rules, non-player nations, etc.)
Thank you,
France Europe,
Founder of the inter-regional project
Minister of Foreign Afffairs of Liberty Democratic Alliance
happy easter Peng
Spanelsko sees the word "Liberty, Democratic and Alliance" proceeds to have a total mental breakdown at such terms, after few hours of autistic screeching and a lot of alcohol Spanelsko returns from the floor.
May this embassy have positive effect on our relations.
It is with great pride and pleasure that we announce Her Imperial Majesty the Tsaritsa was safely delivered of a healthy set of twins today, a girl and a boy, born two minutes apart. Both children shall henceforth be granted the dignity and style of Grand Princess and Grand Prince as befitting their station as children of the Tsar.
The children have been named Tatiana Stefanova and Nikolai Stefanovich. Her Imperial Majesty is in good health and high spirits. Both she and the Tsar are overwhelmed with joy at the new additions to the Imperial Family.
Long live the Tsar!
Ludania, Russkov Soviet, Lavan Tiri, Penguania and Antarctica, and 3 othersMercunova, Spanelsko, and Midasia
We send our best wishes and good health to the Tsaritsa, the Grand Princess and the Grand Prince. May their path always be guided by the light of the stars and may the future bestow upon them all the happiness and adventures our world has to offer.
On behalf of the Royal Family and the people of Penguania and Antarctica
Frida Stølström
Ambassadress to the Tsardom of Nuremgard
Nuremgard, Lavan Tiri, Mercunova, and Midasia
The Queen and the Republic offer their congratulations and well-wishes to the Tsar and Tsarita, as well as their children and the people of Nuremgard. May the lives of the twins be full of calm seas and warm sunshine.
~Ambassador Rafael el Bashir, Grand Envoy of the Republic to the Tsardom of Nuremgard
Hello everyone, I hope you're all well.
I'm thinking about restructuring my government, and I have some questions regarding legislatures.
Are three-year parliamentary terms too short? What is a better length? Do you think term limits for the premiership would work in a parliamentary system? Are upper houses worth having? In an MMP Parliament, like those in New Zealand and Germany, what is a good ratio between Electorate and List/party seats? Bouncing off of that, are there any legislatures where there are two types of members with differing titles based on how they were elected but are otherwise equal? With that, I have two titles I want to run by you guys, Governess and Vicereine (I chose the 'feminine' forms purposefully). If in a duo parliament, Governess would be used for members representing electorates, and Vicereine would be used for list/party members. What are your thoughts? Finally, which name for a district/electorate do you like more, commune or domain?
And one last question regarding the judiciary. What is the best way to, or how do you, structure a supreme court?
I appreciate your feedback.
Nuremgard, Lavan Tiri, Penguania and Antarctica, and Spanelsko
Abolish all human rights, establish dictatorship under 1 great man/women and give people no trials, as all judges should just listen to you anyway - Iberian way
In regards to parliamentary terms, before the Fixed Terms Parliament Act passed in the UK to make it 5 years, a regular term of parliament typically lasted 4 years so I would go with that. I think 3 is too short but I think 5 is a little too long.
I don't know how other parliamentary systems work around the world but here in the UK there are no term limits on how many times a prime minister can be elected. I think term limits are more a characteristic of presidencies. Ultimately I think its up to voters. If they want to keep electing the same prime minister and that person commands the confidence of the parliament, I see no reason why they should be compelled to step down because of arbitrary term limits.
I would say an upper house is worth having if your country has a big population. Although then you need to figure out how much power the upper house has. Does it hold equal power to the lower house? Can the lower house override the upper as the Commons does the Lords in the UK?
What do you mean by electorates and list/party members? Wouldn't both a Governess and Viceriene represent voters? Here in Scotland, every person is represented by one constituency MSP who is voted in using First Past the Post and also by 8 regional MSPs who are elected through a list seat using a PR system. The only distinction is one is called a constituency MSP and the others are called list MSPs. Both have equal standing but many sneer at list MSPs for not being able to get elected on their own merit, instead being elected because the party put them there.
I personally prefer domain to commune.
The Supreme Court is a tough one. I would say maybe 6 or 7 judges who earn their position through their legal expertise rather than being elected or appointed. They should serve for a limited time instead of it being a life appointment.
Term length: 4 or 5 years. 3years seem to short to do proper politics without being in a state of constant campaigning
Term limit: Well, it makes sense in a presidential system to limit the terms of the president. In a parliamentary system were head of state and head of government are separate offices it's not common. However I would make it depend on how the person is elected. Elected by the people should always have a term limit. Elected by parliament not necessary.
Upper house: Well depends on the structure of your nation. In a centralised nation (like France) there is no need for an upper house. In a federal structured nation (like Germany) it makes more sense to have an upper house that represents the states so they are included in the legislative process that concern matters of state affairs.
MMP parliament: Speaking from a German perspective half of the seats in parliament are directly elected and the other half is filled with party list seats. Tho it regularly happens that more people are elected directly than seats are allocated for the party through the second vote. For this there are so called overhang seats and levelling seats. It's quite complicated. But it ensures that the parties are represented proportionally. Otherwise the result would deviate from the election result. But that also results in a the parliament getting bigger than originally planned. (e.g. Germany there are normally 598 seats but due to overhang and levelling seats there are currently 709 seats)
Titles of MPs: Again speaking from a German perspective there is no different style of addressing a member of parliament. They are all MdB (Mitglied des Bundestages = Member of the Federal Diet). And as far as I know the general public doesn't care if the person got voted in through a direct vote or party list. It also happens that a person vacates their mandate and another party list member is succeeding that person even if that original MP was elected directly. Happens quite a lot.
Name for electorate: I would prefer domain.
Supreme court: And again speaking from a German perspective. The German supreme court consists of two senates each having 8 judges so 16 judges in total. The judges are elected by the upper and lower house of parliament. The law says that each senate must have 3 judges that served at least 3 years each on other federal high courts. The judges must be 40 years or older and be qualified and experienced to serve that position (all stipulated in detail by the law). They serve one term of 12 years. Serving another term is not allowed, even if it isn't consecutive. The judges get automatically retired when they reach the age of 68.
Hope that gives you some inspiration. :)
Nuremgard, Lavan Tiri, and Midasia
Here is what I have so far. What do you think? (I am still thinking about the Judiciary)
The General Commune
The General Commune, domestically known as the Commune or GC, is the Lower House and primary chamber of the Midasian Imperial Parliament. Since 1936, it has met in the Rose Palace on the south end of Valerie Square.
The Commune is an elected body consisting of 383 members known as Governesses. It uses a Mixed-Member Proportional system. 160 Governesses elected using Ranked Choice Voting in domains and 223 list seats. List seats are allocated based on a party’s share of the Total National Party Vote. It is elected every 4 years with election day falling on the 4th Thursday of May.
The Commune is linked to the Executive. The Government of Midasia consists of the Konsul and other Secretaries. In accordance with the principle of responsible government, these individuals are always drawn from the Commune and are held accountable to it. In the event of a motion of no confidence, a 13 day, or 312 hour, clock will begin to countdown. During that time, someone, or some group, must receive the command of the Commune. If that does not happen, the Longest-serving member of the Commune shall become Acting-Konsul either until the next General Election or the next motion of no confidence.
The Empress does not play a role in the legislative process, except in signifying her support of a bill passed by the Commune. The Empress may formally summon and dissolve the General Commune, but due to fixed four-year terms, the date of dissolution may only fall between the 2nd Thursday of April to the 1st of May. If the Empress does not dissolve the Commune during that period, it must dissolve itself.
The Conference of Republics
The Conference of Republics, also known as the Conference, is the Upper House of the Midasian Imperial Parliament. It meets in Union Hall, on the east end of Valerie Square.
The Conference consists of 17 members known as Vicereines. Vicereines are appointed by the Premier of each republic, and the number of Vicereines per Republic is based on population. Currently, la Republica Surena, the largest Republic by population, has 5 Vicereines and La Republica Pacifica, the smallest by population, has 2 Vicereines. Each Vicereine is treated equally and has one vote.
The Conference plays a small role in the legislative process. After the first passage by the Commune, unless it has passed via a ⅗ majority, legislation must be sent to the Conference. It may review and amend legislation, but may not completely reject legislation. After passage, it is sent back to the Commune and must be passed once more before being signed by the Konsul and the Empress. Matters involving National Emergency are not required to be sent to the Conference, however, Declarations of War must be sent to the Conference, regardless of whether it reaches the ⅗ supermajority.
The political makeup of the Conference is affected by changes in power in the Republics, and thus by elections in those Republics. The Vicereines represent the ruling majority or plurality of each of the Popular Communes. As a result, the Conference is a continuous body and has no legislative periods. For organizational reasons, the Conference structures its legislative calendar in years of business, beginning each year on the 2nd Tuesday of June.
Nuremgard, Lavan Tiri, Penguania and Antarctica, and The byzantine imperii
Everything seems to be pretty good so far.
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