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Dakoin is a [[wikipedia:republic|republic]], with a parliamentary system of Government. The President of Dakoin, who serves a head of state, is elected every eight years in the general election. Whilst mainly serving as a figurehead, the President still has considerable constitutional powers and is highly influential in Dakoin politics. President Anthony McKibben (National Coalition) is the current President of 12 years, midway through his second term. The President is elected via the [[wikipedia:instant-run off voting|instant run off voting system]]. The Prime Minister, who wields significantly more power as Head of Government, is Timothy Atkin AM (Democratic Council) who is appointed by the President following the nomination by Congress. Every Prime Minister has been the leader of the largest coalition in Congress. Dakoin political parties form into broad coalitions, with two being dominant - the Democratic Council and the National Coalition. As such, Dakoin is either a multi-party democracy, or a two-party democracy. | Dakoin is a [[wikipedia:republic|republic]], with a parliamentary system of Government. The President of Dakoin, who serves a head of state, is elected every eight years in the general election. Whilst mainly serving as a figurehead, the President still has considerable constitutional powers and is highly influential in Dakoin politics. President Anthony McKibben (National Coalition) is the current President of 12 years, midway through his second term. The President is elected via the [[wikipedia:instant-run off voting|instant run off voting system]]. The Prime Minister, who wields significantly more power as Head of Government, is Timothy Atkin AM (Democratic Council) who is appointed by the President following the nomination by Congress. Every Prime Minister has been the leader of the largest coalition in Congress. Dakoin political parties form into broad coalitions, with two being dominant - the Democratic Council and the National Coalition. As such, Dakoin is either a multi-party democracy, or a two-party democracy. | ||
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The bicameral legislature, the [[Congress of Dakoin]], consists of a Senate and a lower house, the National Assembly (known informally as the Assembly). In unison with most democracies, the lower house is the dominant chamber. The National Assembly consists of 318 Assembly Members, each elected from a single constituency using the [[wikipedia:plurality voting system|plurality voting system]]. The Assembly is elected every four years, with each election signaling the start of a new government. The Senate consists of 24 Senators, one for each region of Dakoin, elected under the same system as the Assembly but with Senators serving eight year terms. As such, every eight years a general election occurs whereby all Congress and the President are elected. | The bicameral legislature, the [[Congress of Dakoin]], consists of a Senate and a lower house, the National Assembly (known informally as the Assembly). In unison with most democracies, the lower house is the dominant chamber. The National Assembly consists of 318 Assembly Members, each elected from a single constituency using the [[wikipedia:plurality voting system|plurality voting system]]. The Assembly is elected every four years, with each election signaling the start of a new government. The Senate consists of 24 Senators, one for each region of Dakoin, elected under the same system as the Assembly but with Senators serving eight year terms. As such, every eight years a general election occurs whereby all Congress and the President are elected. | ||
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| + | ====Composition of Congress==== | ||
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| + | Following the 2007 Assembly elections and 2003 General Election (which formed the current Senate) the composition of Congress is thus: | ||
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| + | ! width=10% | Party | ||
| + | ! width=10% | Leader(s) | ||
| + | ! width=50% | Description | ||
| + | ! width=15% | Seats in the National Assembly of 318 and Senate of 24 | ||
| + | ! width=15% | Percentage of the popular vote in the 2007 Assembly election | ||
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| + | | [[Pacitalian Social Coalition]] | ||
| + | | align=center | [[Fernando Chiovitti]] | ||
| + | | The '''Pacitalian Social Coalition''' (PSC) is the larger of the two coalition parties in Pacitalia. The PSC is a liberal party with centrist economic beliefs and a wide range of leftist social beliefs. Despite its recent move to the centre on the political spectrum, it still represents most of Pacitalia's working-class segment, students, unionised employees and the disenfranchised. However, unions finding the new PSC unsuitable to their goals are moving to the Egalitarians for support and ties. | ||
| + | | align=center | 265, 117 | ||
| + | | align=center | 34.0% | ||
| + | |- bgcolor=#4169E1 | ||
| + | | [[Federation of Progressive Democrats]] | ||
| + | | align=center | [[Archetenia Nera]] | ||
| + | | The '''Federation of Progressive Democrats''' (FPD/ProDems) describes itself as 'a party based on balanced nationalism'. The FPD is an economically conservative party but also holds socially liberal values. It favours much higher defence spending while lowering taxes and eliminating what it believes are wasteful social programs, keeping only what is necessary. The FPD is synonymous with Pacitalia as most Pacitalians share its belief of a strong economy combined with a strong social fabric. This party governed Pacitalia between 1988 and 2006, and for 60 years in the 20th century, in its various incarnations (Pacifist, Capitalist and FPD). The party had the unfortunate consequence of winning the popular vote but losing power by one seat to the PSC in the last election. | ||
| + | | align=center | 265, 117 | ||
| + | | align=center | 34.0% | ||
| + | |} | ||
Revision as of 09:24, 30 September 2007
| The Republic of Dakoin | |
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| Motto - English |
Libertas Freedom |
| Anthem | Rally of the Republic |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Capital | Ys |
| Government - President - Prime Minister - Deputy Prime Minister |
Unitary Republic President Anthony McKibben Prime Minister Timothy Aktin Deputy Prime Minister Edward Dodds |
| Population - Total |
- 200,451,000 |
| Establishment - Formation of Kingdom of Dakoin - Formation of Republic of Dakoin |
- 600 A.D - 1821 A.D |
| GDP - Total (USD) - Per Capita (USD) |
n/a4 n/a |
| Currency | 1 RD Dollar = 100 hundreths |
| Calling Code | +1821 |
Dakoin, officially the Republic of Dakoin, is a large unitary republic situated on the island of Dakoin. Preceded by the Kingdom of Dakoin, the Republic was based on founding principles of liberty and democracy following the Democratic Council led Summer Revolution of 1821.
Politics & Government
Executive
Dakoin is a republic, with a parliamentary system of Government. The President of Dakoin, who serves a head of state, is elected every eight years in the general election. Whilst mainly serving as a figurehead, the President still has considerable constitutional powers and is highly influential in Dakoin politics. President Anthony McKibben (National Coalition) is the current President of 12 years, midway through his second term. The President is elected via the instant run off voting system. The Prime Minister, who wields significantly more power as Head of Government, is Timothy Atkin AM (Democratic Council) who is appointed by the President following the nomination by Congress. Every Prime Minister has been the leader of the largest coalition in Congress. Dakoin political parties form into broad coalitions, with two being dominant - the Democratic Council and the National Coalition. As such, Dakoin is either a multi-party democracy, or a two-party democracy.
Legislature
The bicameral legislature, the Congress of Dakoin, consists of a Senate and a lower house, the National Assembly (known informally as the Assembly). In unison with most democracies, the lower house is the dominant chamber. The National Assembly consists of 318 Assembly Members, each elected from a single constituency using the plurality voting system. The Assembly is elected every four years, with each election signaling the start of a new government. The Senate consists of 24 Senators, one for each region of Dakoin, elected under the same system as the Assembly but with Senators serving eight year terms. As such, every eight years a general election occurs whereby all Congress and the President are elected.
Composition of Congress
Following the 2007 Assembly elections and 2003 General Election (which formed the current Senate) the composition of Congress is thus:
| Party | Leader(s) | Description | Seats in the National Assembly of 318 and Senate of 24 | Percentage of the popular vote in the 2007 Assembly election |
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| Pacitalian Social Coalition | Fernando Chiovitti | The Pacitalian Social Coalition (PSC) is the larger of the two coalition parties in Pacitalia. The PSC is a liberal party with centrist economic beliefs and a wide range of leftist social beliefs. Despite its recent move to the centre on the political spectrum, it still represents most of Pacitalia's working-class segment, students, unionised employees and the disenfranchised. However, unions finding the new PSC unsuitable to their goals are moving to the Egalitarians for support and ties. | 265, 117 | 34.0% |
| Federation of Progressive Democrats | Archetenia Nera | The Federation of Progressive Democrats (FPD/ProDems) describes itself as 'a party based on balanced nationalism'. The FPD is an economically conservative party but also holds socially liberal values. It favours much higher defence spending while lowering taxes and eliminating what it believes are wasteful social programs, keeping only what is necessary. The FPD is synonymous with Pacitalia as most Pacitalians share its belief of a strong economy combined with a strong social fabric. This party governed Pacitalia between 1988 and 2006, and for 60 years in the 20th century, in its various incarnations (Pacifist, Capitalist and FPD). The party had the unfortunate consequence of winning the popular vote but losing power by one seat to the PSC in the last election. | 265, 117 | 34.0% |
