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The liberal principles of Arcer Determinism denote that the role of the state is twofold. First, at the governorate level, it is to provide for those who cannot provide for themselves. This comes in the form of social programs like subsidized daycare for single parents, regulated firearms laws that allow for possession of handguns, shotguns and other forms of weapons, food stamps and government-organized clothing and food centers for the impoverished, a progressive healthcare system that incentivizes emergency and critical care access for the most vulnerable, and common-sense policing with strong after-school and gang de-radicalization programs. The second portion of the role of the state is at the federal level. While Arcers pride themselves on small government, harkening back to an era where Kurst was weeks away by messenger (until the advent of rail and steam river boats), the federal government is mainly responsible for national security, foreign policy and investment, regulation of marco-commerce, centralized banking, regulation of financials sectors to prevent fraud and abuse of capitalist principles, and national infrastructure such as canals, waterways, and the Arcer National Railway Service (ANRS). Under the liberal context, this means that 'big government' or 'parent state' functions are decentralized to the Governorate-level, reducing the size and requirement for an overly-large federal government. | The liberal principles of Arcer Determinism denote that the role of the state is twofold. First, at the governorate level, it is to provide for those who cannot provide for themselves. This comes in the form of social programs like subsidized daycare for single parents, regulated firearms laws that allow for possession of handguns, shotguns and other forms of weapons, food stamps and government-organized clothing and food centers for the impoverished, a progressive healthcare system that incentivizes emergency and critical care access for the most vulnerable, and common-sense policing with strong after-school and gang de-radicalization programs. The second portion of the role of the state is at the federal level. While Arcers pride themselves on small government, harkening back to an era where Kurst was weeks away by messenger (until the advent of rail and steam river boats), the federal government is mainly responsible for national security, foreign policy and investment, regulation of marco-commerce, centralized banking, regulation of financials sectors to prevent fraud and abuse of capitalist principles, and national infrastructure such as canals, waterways, and the Arcer National Railway Service (ANRS). Under the liberal context, this means that 'big government' or 'parent state' functions are decentralized to the Governorate-level, reducing the size and requirement for an overly-large federal government. | ||
=== Conservative Principles === | === Conservative Principles === | ||
The other side of Arcer Determinism's two-sided coin is conservative beliefs that place a higher value on social ties and traditional Arcer cultural norms. What this translates to is modern legislation or foreign policy being shaped almost directly, and in most cases described as linearly, by past events or cultural trends. For example, with the rise of gun crime in Oakham Governate in the 1960s due to the rise of communist and socialist gangs and revolutionaries, some called for more strict gun laws to restrict the use of weapons. This however failed overwhelmingly in the Confederate Parliament, as traditional Arcer values of firearms ownership are a key tenet of the Frontier Spirit. The emphasis on traditional values such as leadership, authority, and agrarianism. Leadership is inherent in frontier settlements, and this places an emphasis on smart, informed community leaders protecting and governing their respective jurisdictions. | The other side of Arcer Determinism's two-sided coin is conservative beliefs that place a higher value on social ties and traditional Arcer cultural norms. What this translates to is modern legislation or foreign policy being shaped almost directly, and in most cases described as linearly, by past events or cultural trends. For example, with the rise of gun crime in Oakham Governate in the 1960s due to the rise of communist and socialist gangs and revolutionaries, some called for more strict gun laws to restrict the use of weapons. This however failed overwhelmingly in the Confederate Parliament, as traditional Arcer values of firearms ownership are a key tenet of the Frontier Spirit. The emphasis on traditional values such as leadership, authority, and agrarianism. Leadership is inherent in frontier settlements, and this places an emphasis on smart, informed community leaders protecting and governing their respective jurisdictions.[[File:Northlea Flag.png|thumb|Flag of Northlea Governorate, representing the blend of Carnish Monarchy (red lion), Arco agriculture (yellow), and the Cronan landscape (green). ]] | ||
The emphasis on decentralized governance and community consensus is no more prevalent that in the official name of Arcerion, the Confederated Provinces of Arcerion. Arcerion is technically still a grouping of provinces (the Governorates) that observe the Constitution and are joined in a common union, that to protect the fate and right to self-govern of the Arcer peoples. | The emphasis on decentralized governance and community consensus is no more prevalent that in the official name of Arcerion, the Confederated Provinces of Arcerion. Arcerion is technically still a grouping of provinces (the Governorates) that observe the Constitution and are joined in a common union, that to protect the fate and right to self-govern of the Arcer peoples. | ||
== Role in Arcer Society == | == Role in Arcer Society == | ||
In Arcer society the lack of a defined code | In Arcer society the lack of a defined code has caused issues historically, with some believing that Arco Determinism has a single define Agrarian focus, wherein others believe that it relies on rapid industrialization and exploitation of the nation's natural resources. However, culturally there has always has been a focus on three main tenets: agrarianism (and herein environmentalism in the modern context), community, and family. These three tenets form a trinity upon which most of Arcerion is built. From strong families come strong communities, and strong communities form the backbone of Arcerion. | ||
One of the major impacts this has is the Arcer birth rate, as traditional family values have helped keep the annual birth rate at a steady 1.2-1.4, with the population not having a modern Occidental problem of declining birth rates and aging population. As well, the frontier spirit also has placed an incredibly important placement on the role of nature and the outdoors in everyday life. Arcer cities are usually greener than their Cronan counterparts, both in terms of civic amenities such as parks, public places, and waterways, and in terms of their sustainability, carbon impact, and overall ecological footprint. For example, while Easthampton's mines produce a fair amount of pollution as do the mineral refineries, the city makes efforts to ensure the air is clean and smog free. Inland, small towns have tractor parking and some of the oldest establishments in Arcerion still have hitching posts for farmers or citizens who ride into town, as seen at the Presdale Post Office. | |||
== Lasting Impacts and Modern Interpretations == | == Lasting Impacts and Modern Interpretations == | ||
== Effects on Foreign Policy == | == Effects on Foreign Policy == | ||
== Relationship With Arcer Cultural Psyche == | == Relationship With Arcer Cultural Psyche == | ||