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===Executive=== | ===Executive=== | ||
The [[1995 Constitution of Almadaria]] re-establishes the Executive Branch as headed by a popularly elected President, who selects their Vice President and cabinet. As a balance to the judicial branch, the Ministry of Justice (clearly delineated under the executive branch), responsible for areas of national law enforcement and administration of law, is headed by the Attorney General, answers to and represents the [[First Court of Almadaria]] in Presidential affairs. | The [[1995 Constitution of Almadaria]] re-establishes the Executive Branch as headed by a popularly elected President, who selects their Vice President and cabinet. As a balance to the judicial branch, the Ministry of Justice (clearly delineated under the executive branch), responsible for areas of national law enforcement and administration of law, is headed by the Attorney General, answers to and represents the [[First Court of Almadaria]] in Presidential affairs. The Executive Branch exists in a state of dual legitimacy with the Legislative branch, both having democratic features and the ability to shape policy. The constitutional amendments caused by the 1995 Constitutional Plebiscite shaped this relationship to have the President be more subservient to the National Legislative Council, largely removing the veto power of the President for bills, creating a need for the President to form close relationships with their opposite, the Council Governor, and thereby preventing large divisions in government. Despite this, the President is still solely responsible for forming government, though as previously mentioned, unapproved Cabinet choices or policy decisions would lead to the CLN severely limiting the power of the Executive, reducing the position's powers to stalling actions. | ||
The President of Almadaria, serving as head of state and head of government, is elected by popular vote in a nonpartisan 'rat-cage' election to serve a single five-term term, a precedent established in the so-called [[1995 Constitution of Almadaria|'stripping down']] of the executive. At the regional level, executive power is vested in Provincial Governors (Almadarian: prefecto), then municipal ''alcaldes'' (mayors). | The President of Almadaria, serving as head of state and head of government, is elected by popular vote in a nonpartisan 'rat-cage' election to serve a single five-term term, a precedent established in the so-called [[1995 Constitution of Almadaria|'stripping down']] of the executive. At the regional level, executive power is vested in Provincial Governors (Almadarian: prefecto), then municipal ''alcaldes'' (mayors). | ||
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The Cabinet of Almadaria is made up of nine ministries, whose heads are selected, without Legislative veto, by the President. The Ministries and their senior official serve not only as administrators of their respective national focuses, but in an advisory role to the President and Vice President in implementing policy. Subject to frequent government restructuring, the members of the Cabinet as of 2032 are: the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs]], the [[Ministry of Trade]], the [[Ministry of Environmental and Resource Concerns]], the [[Ministry of Defense]], the [[Ministry of Science and Technology]], the [[Ministry of Culture and Tourism]], the [[Ministry of Justice]], the [[Ministry of Education]], and the [[Ministry of the Interior]]. | The Cabinet of Almadaria is made up of nine ministries, whose heads are selected, without Legislative veto, by the President. The Ministries and their senior official serve not only as administrators of their respective national focuses, but in an advisory role to the President and Vice President in implementing policy. Subject to frequent government restructuring, the members of the Cabinet as of 2032 are: the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs]], the [[Ministry of Trade]], the [[Ministry of Environmental and Resource Concerns]], the [[Ministry of Defense]], the [[Ministry of Science and Technology]], the [[Ministry of Culture and Tourism]], the [[Ministry of Justice]], the [[Ministry of Education]], and the [[Ministry of the Interior]]. | ||
===Legislative=== | ===Legislative=== | ||
The [[National Legislative Council]] is the sole national legislative body of [[Almadaria]]. As a unicameral entity, the National Legislative Council (CLN) consists of a frequently-held, XXX-seat convocation. The seats on the CLN are elected democratically from | The [[National Legislative Council]] is the sole national legislative body of [[Almadaria]]. As a unicameral entity, the National Legislative Council (CLN) consists of a frequently-held, XXX-seat convocation. The seats on the CLN are elected democratically from provincial districts every two years. Ideally a proportional representative system, the party makeup of the CLN is directly related to the winnings of those parties in provincial elections (as there are no legislative bodies in Departments); even against one another. For better or for worse, this 'rat-cage' electoral process prevents urban population buildup from overwhelming the legislature due to forced party infighting to make the first four candidates 'past-the-post'-- this also makes it more practical for elected parties to form ever-shifting coalitions in order to form government. Departments, having no organic legislature, source legal authority from the National Legislative Council while having vested executive power from the President. | ||
The National Legislative Council is presided over by the Council Governor, voted into power by the unicameral body, in order to oversee the institution and the management of its numerous parasite agencies. In order to be eligible for Council Governor, one must have already been elected into the CLN. There are no term lengths. The Council Governor is held responsible by the larger legislature, ensuring flexible and responsive representation of the will of the chamber. The Council Governor is able to control the agenda of legislation, which is voted upon in assembly and then referred to the Executive to pass the bill. | The National Legislative Council is presided over by the Council Governor, voted into power by the unicameral body, in order to oversee the institution and the management of its numerous parasite agencies. In order to be eligible for Council Governor, one must have already been elected into the CLN. There are no term lengths. The Council Governor is held responsible by the larger legislature, ensuring flexible and responsive representation of the will of the chamber. The Council Governor is able to control the agenda of legislation, which is voted upon in assembly and then referred to the Executive to pass the bill. Prior to 1995, a 60% bill approval rate in the CLN was needed in order to override a presidential veto; now, the . | ||
The large body of the National Legislative Council is only summoned in its entirety for major policy proposals; otherwise, it is not uncommon for handfuls of councilmen/women to meet in committees, smaller semi-permanent organizations to research and develop policy. Most of these committees are impermanent, although there are committees, named [[Popular Agencies]], which are long-standing; many of these exist as oversight bodies and liaisons to their executive Ministry counterpart, though other concern standing issues, including ones such as anticorruption, intelligence oversight, and constitutional debate. | The large body of the National Legislative Council is only summoned in its entirety for major policy proposals; otherwise, it is not uncommon for handfuls of councilmen/women to meet in committees, smaller semi-permanent organizations to research and develop policy. Most of these committees are impermanent, although there are committees, named [[Popular Agencies]], which are long-standing; many of these exist as oversight bodies and liaisons to their executive Ministry counterpart, though other concern standing issues, including ones such as anticorruption, intelligence oversight, and constitutional debate. | ||
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===Federal subdivisions=== | ===Federal subdivisions=== | ||
At the national level, Almadaria is divided into twelve Departments and one capital district, separate from the municipality it forms. The departments are divided into provinces, ran by prefects (Almadarian: ''prefectos''). These are further divided into subnational entities of municipal districts, or municipalities. | At the national level, Almadaria is divided into twelve Departments and one capital district, separate from the municipality it forms. The departments are divided into provinces, ran by prefects (Almadarian: ''prefectos''). These are further divided into subnational entities of municipal districts, or municipalities. The [[Pardos Act of 1997]] reformed the system in the cases of low-population municipalities to fit together in larger municipal systems in order to better distribute funds, leading to the derisive call, "''Uno freno, doce caballos''" (one bit, twelve horses). | ||
Each of the levels has a local government with a governor (in provinces, prefects; municipalities, alcaldes), though deprived of legislative bodies. At sub-national levels, most positions are directly elected, unlike the President's Cabinet. | Each of the levels has a local government with a governor (in provinces, prefects; municipalities, alcaldes), though deprived of legislative bodies. At sub-national levels, most positions are directly elected, unlike the President's Cabinet. | ||
===Politics=== | ===Politics=== | ||
The voting age in Almadaria is set at 18, having traditionally been set at 25 until the mid-twentieth century. The existence of a unitary legislature simplifies and galvanizes voter participation around singular elections and candidates, where party politics largely come into play. The National Legislative Council is divided at any one time, necessitating the creation of coalitions to win a majority of the legislature, decisively choose a candidate for Council Governor with which to introduce and pass policy. The 1995 Constitutional Plebiscite revolutionized the political landscape of Almadaria, breaking the deadlock between the emplaced and traditionally conservative [[Valverdian Popular Front]] and the shackled and traditional opposition party of the [[Almadarian National Union]]. The changing of the electoral process signaled an end to the VPF domination of government and thrust the legislature into a multi-party democratic system. Forming into coalitions with similar-policy parties (such as the center-right [[Democratic Liberties Alliance]]) not only ensures smaller or similar parties a higher chance to win government office, but also serves to exclude extremes (such as the right-wing [[Liberal Party (Almadaria)|Liberal Party]] or the left-wing [[Civic National Party]]) from controlling significant portions of government. | |||
The current state of affairs of the legislature shows the major poles of power; that being the big-tent left-wing [[Almadarian National Union]] facing off between the variable makeup of the [[Democratic Liberties Alliance]] coalition, optionally including the minority issues-focused [[Justice and Development]] party and swing [[Congress of Freedom]] party depending on policy focuses. With the founding of the [[Liberal Party (Almadaria)|Liberal Party]] in 1982 under the right-wing government and the increasingly extremist views enshrined by the party platform, it has created a debate in constitutional and legislative circles whether the government has the ability to ban political parties (even if members of that party have won local, and even Presidential office). | |||
===Foreign Affairs=== | ===Foreign Affairs=== | ||
===Military=== | ===Military=== | ||
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===Healthcare=== | ===Healthcare=== | ||
''How do people in your country procure medical care? How is it paid for?'' | ''How do people in your country procure medical care? How is it paid for?'' | ||
===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
''How do people in your country get around? Is there a major highway system as well as sea- and airports?'' | ''How do people in your country get around? Is there a major highway system as well as sea- and airports?'' | ||