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The National Pact was officially formed on January 19th, 1791, in Urceopolis, as the "National Pact for the Settlement of the Constitution", as a loose association of faction leaders of the [[Concilium Daoni]] in the period before political parties. The National Pact initially was made up of [[Kilikas Enlightenment]]-influenced liberal [[Social class in Urcea|privilegiata]], supporters of the powers of the Daoni over that of the King, moderate reformers, and a small faction of nationalists and other compatible Delegates from the Daoni. Some of these factions had existed since the beginning of the [[War of the Caroline Succession]] some forty years prior. Together, these disparate groups formed the cohesive ideology of [[Crown Liberalism]], the guiding philosophy of the National Pact. | The National Pact was officially formed on January 19th, 1791, in Urceopolis, as the "National Pact for the Settlement of the Constitution", as a loose association of faction leaders of the [[Concilium Daoni]] in the period before political parties. The National Pact initially was made up of [[Kilikas Enlightenment]]-influenced liberal [[Social class in Urcea|privilegiata]], supporters of the powers of the Daoni over that of the King, moderate reformers, and a small faction of nationalists and other compatible Delegates from the Daoni. Some of these factions had existed since the beginning of the [[War of the Caroline Succession]] some forty years prior. Together, these disparate groups formed the cohesive ideology of [[Crown Liberalism]], the guiding philosophy of the National Pact. | ||
Rather than following the lead of some other foreign-influenced factions and Delegates, the members of the National Pact considered themselves loyal subjects of the [[Apostolic King of Urcea]], and that they abhorred revolution or disloyalty. Instead, the Pact sought gradual reform within existing institutions. Throughout the 19th century's constitutional settlements, the National Pact scored many key victories for the power of the [[Concilium Daoni]], and thus the common people in general, in relation to the King. During this time, in which the party was unofficially known as the '''Party of Order''', the Pact coalesced from a loose coalition into a more unified and disciplined political organization with a clear ideology of modernization and industrialization with liberalization, and the party was led by primarily optimates as well as privilegiata in the commercial sphere. The Party of Order era saw the National Pact support the King against more revolutionary types during the latter half of the 19th Century, a period in which they controlled substantial Daoni majorities. The so-called Party of Order also won elections for all of Urcea's seats in the [[Imperial Diet]] during the period. The 19th century included the period of enmity now referred to by historians as the [[Recess of the Julii]], which | Rather than following the lead of some other foreign-influenced factions and Delegates, the members of the National Pact considered themselves loyal subjects of the [[Apostolic King of Urcea]], and that they abhorred revolution or disloyalty. Instead, the Pact sought gradual reform within existing institutions. Throughout the 19th century's constitutional settlements, the National Pact scored many key victories for the power of the [[Concilium Daoni]], and thus the common people in general, in relation to the King. During this time, in which the party was unofficially known as the '''Party of Order''', the Pact coalesced from a loose coalition into a more unified and disciplined political organization with a clear ideology of modernization and industrialization with liberalization, and the party was led by primarily optimates as well as privilegiata in the commercial sphere. The Party of Order era saw the National Pact support the King against more revolutionary types during the latter half of the 19th Century, a period in which they controlled substantial Daoni majorities. The so-called Party of Order also won elections for all of Urcea's seats in the [[Imperial Diet]] during the period. The 19th century included the period of enmity now referred to by historians as the [[Recess of the Julii]], which led to the National Pact practicing political abstentionism in the Diet. | ||
Initially tepidly supporting the Crown Regency of [[Gréagóir FitzRex]], the Pact quickly embraced restoration of the normal order and supported [[Patrick III of Urcea|King Patrick III]]'s efforts to that end. The Pact won many of the by-elections upon the restoration in 1902 and was compelled by the King to form a national unity government with its first major rival, the [[Commonwealth Union (Urcea)|Commonwealth Union]]. However, controversies such as [[The Enabling]] divided the Pact as it lost the support of the [[Ionian Plateau]] and was embroiled in scandal. | Initially tepidly supporting the Crown Regency of [[Gréagóir FitzRex]], the Pact quickly embraced restoration of the normal order and supported [[Patrick III of Urcea|King Patrick III]]'s efforts to that end. The Pact won many of the by-elections upon the restoration in 1902 and was compelled by the King to form a national unity government with its first major rival, the [[Commonwealth Union (Urcea)|Commonwealth Union]]. However, controversies such as [[The Enabling]] divided the Pact as it lost the support of the [[Ionian Plateau]] and was embroiled in scandal. | ||
By the first full election after the restoration in 1905, the Pact found itself in a Daoni minority for the first time in decades. The Commonwealth Union, which was more progressive on social reforms and had an economic policy in line with newly-formed Catholic teaching, went on to find major success until the [[Second Great War]], in which the Pact managed to regain power. Since the conclusion of the Great War, the National Pact has taken an increasingly neoliberal economic philosophy, a change that | By the first full election after the restoration in 1905, the Pact found itself in a Daoni minority for the first time in decades. The Commonwealth Union, which was more progressive on social reforms and had an economic policy in line with newly-formed Catholic teaching, went on to find major success until the [[Second Great War]], in which the Pact managed to regain power. Since the conclusion of the Great War, the National Pact has taken an increasingly neoliberal economic philosophy, a change that led to the fracturing of the party as a minority broke off and formed separate parties, which sought to pursue Urcea's "traditional [[Crown Liberalism]]". During much of the 20th century and early 21st century, the Pact and the Commonwealth Union were the largest two parties and often formed the Daoni majorities and elect the [[Procurator]]. The Commonwealth Union ceased to exist as a consequence of the [[2015 Urcean political realignment]], leaving the Pact as the nation's largest party. As a part of the realignment, during the lengthy Procuratorship of [[James Dynan]], the party began to take on an activist approach to foreign policy, with support for [[The Deluge]] part of the Pact's official platform. The Pact retains its proud identity as "Crown Liberal", although the meaning of the term has become greatly debated with the advent of its neoliberal laissez-faire approaches to economics. Many of the party's leading supporters of The Deluge departed the party and joined the [[Solidarity Party (Urcea)|Solidarity Party]] in the early 2020s. This move, the cost of the [[Final War of the Deluge]], and the growing authority of the [[Apostolic King of Urcea]] meant that many party leaders have begun to shift thier views against foreign entanglements abroad. | ||
== Ideology and Policies == | == Ideology and Policies == | ||
The National Pact was founded in the 1790s as a [[Crown Liberalism|Crown Liberal]] political organization, a somewhat more moderate version of other contemporary liberal movements. | The National Pact was founded in the 1790s as a [[Crown Liberalism|Crown Liberal]] political organization, a somewhat more moderate version of other contemporary liberal movements. | ||
Though not a specific policy plank, the Pact has long been associated with [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]] and has a reputation as the party of upper class urbanites in the Archcathedral City. Accordingly, many Urceans perceive the Pact to be somewhat "centralist" and "Urceopolitanizing", though these are characterizations that many party members and leaders would dispute. Conversely, the Pact is also strongly associated with the [[Ómestaderoi]] (many of whom originated in Urceopolis) and their descendants, making it the majority party in the [[Urcean frontier]] and elsewhere. | |||
=== Constitutional policy === | === Constitutional policy === | ||
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The modern National Pact has faced division on the monarch and particularly the reign of [[Riordan VIII]] as it relates to his power in [[NSTA|his overseas domains]]. Due to the King's and monarchy's popularity, the party has tred carefully. Though traditionalists have decried the King's "excesses", the mainstream of the party has adopted the concession that, according to its 2030 platform, the "Kings of the twentieth century...may have receded too much from their proper role in government...requiring a robust course correction to restore the proper working balance of the constitution". | The modern National Pact has faced division on the monarch and particularly the reign of [[Riordan VIII]] as it relates to his power in [[NSTA|his overseas domains]]. Due to the King's and monarchy's popularity, the party has tred carefully. Though traditionalists have decried the King's "excesses", the mainstream of the party has adopted the concession that, according to its 2030 platform, the "Kings of the twentieth century...may have receded too much from their proper role in government...requiring a robust course correction to restore the proper working balance of the constitution". | ||
The National Pact is generally considered to be more centralist, advocating for a stronger constitutional central government. It considers this not only the rational end point of Urcean constitutional development but also views it necessary to make the country more prosperous economically, creating uniform regulatory and competitive conditions. | |||
=== Economic policy === | === Economic policy === | ||
Members of the National Pact believe that free markets and individual achievement are the primary factors behind economic prosperity. Despite pledges to roll back government spending, National Pact administrations have, since the late 1980s, sustained previous levels of government spending. The modern National Pact advocates the theory of supply side economics, which holds that lower tax rates increase economic growth. Many party members oppose higher tax rates for higher earners, which they believe are unfairly targeted at those who create jobs and wealth. They believe private spending is more efficient than government spending. Pact lawmakers have also sought to limit funding for tax enforcement and tax collection. Inversely, the National Pact has put forward several proposals to create a "universal" tax scheme, as they believe the differences in tax structures between provinces, states, and crownlands inhibits the growth of free enterprise and creates confusion for business owners. The National Pact believes, to the extent possible, that the middle class and small business owners are drivers of the economy and must be empowered, both through low taxes and reduced regulation, to ensure national prosperity. | Members of the National Pact believe that free markets and individual achievement are the primary factors behind economic prosperity. Despite pledges to roll back government spending, National Pact administrations have, since the late 1980s, sustained previous levels of government spending. The modern National Pact advocates the theory of supply side economics, which holds that lower tax rates increase economic growth. Many party members oppose higher tax rates for higher earners, which they believe are unfairly targeted at those who create jobs and wealth. They believe private spending is more efficient than government spending. Pact lawmakers have also sought to limit funding for tax enforcement and tax collection. Inversely, the National Pact has put forward several proposals to create a "universal" tax scheme, as they believe the differences in tax structures between provinces, states, and crownlands inhibits the growth of free enterprise and creates confusion for business owners. The National Pact believes, to the extent possible, that the middle class and small business owners are drivers of the economy and must be empowered, both through low taxes and reduced regulation, to ensure national prosperity. | ||
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=== Defense === | === Defense === | ||
=== Education === | === Education === | ||
==Factions== | ==Factions== | ||
===Crown Liberals=== | ===Crown Liberals=== | ||