An archy

An archy

The Citizens' Club of An archy is a large economically powerful nation in an isolated corner of the world called Region 1. It is notable for its optional citizenship and complete lack of business regulations. Historically, An archy has experienced a great deal of turmoil, but recently the country has become much more stable due to the leadership of its late leader Andy Anderson. Many political experts expect that, in the coming years, many challenges to this stability will result from Anderson's recent assassination.

Government

To understand the governmental organization of An archy, one must understand the concept of the "citizens' club." A citizens' club is a group of citizens who voluntarily collectivize to form a political organization similar to a goverment. The difference between a citizens' club and a traditional government is that participation in a citizens' club (through the payment of taxes or any other means) is completely optional. This fact gives individuals born in An archy the ability to participate in any citizens' club they choose. Although membership and participation in any citizens' club is optional one particular citizens' club, the Citizens' Club of An archy, completely dominates the rest. Founded by Andy Anderson in the year 0, the Citizens' Club of An archy has structure similar to conventional governments. The owner of the Citizens' Club, formerly Andy Anderson and now his son, Andy Anderson, makes all budget decisions for the Citizens' Club. There is a Board of Directors, analagous to a parliament or other legislative body, which passes amendments to the Citizens' Code of Conduct as well as an Ethics Commitee, which interprets the code of conduct much like a judicial branch interprets the laws passed by a parliament. The Citizens' Code of Conduct is essentially the law for anyone who agrees to be a citizen. It forbids a few actions that are deemed harmful to other citizens. Aside from that short list of forbidden actions, a citizen may do as he/she wishes. The Citizens' Code of Conduct also includes a section titled "The Reserved Rights of the Citizens." The Reserved Rights of the Citizens lists actions against which the Board of Directors may not pass amendments to the Citizens' Code of Conduct. It stipulates, among other things, that Citizens may worship and speak as they please and that the governing body of the Citizens' Club may not interfere in religious matters. There are also several smaller citizens clubs whose members total less than twenty million.

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