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Adam Island

Flag of Adam Island
Motto: "Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first."
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Region	International Democratic Union
Capital	Adam City
Official Language(s)	English
Leader	Adam C. Roberts
Population	5-10 million
Currency	Jay
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UN Category: New York Times Democracy

Civil Rights: Very Strong

Economy: Very Strong

Political Freedoms: Excellent

Details

The Republic of Adam Island is a small, socially progressive nation, notable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 7 million enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Commerce, and Healthcare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 10%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing, Pizza Delivery, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales industries.

Voting is compulsory, all tariffs have been abolished, and the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller. Crime is a problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Adam Island's national animal is the Llama and its currency is the Jay.

Government

Adam Island was once a monarchy, but the forward-thinking rulers made plans to transfer over to Democratic rule. Preperations for the first ever national election for President are being made, and Adam C. Roberts has been appointed temporary ruler in the interim.

Current Leaders

Interim Ruler: Adam C. Roberts, Libertarian UN Ambassador: Albert Thompson

Organization

The Republic of Adam Island is divided into 9 territories, each with its own governor and local authorities. They also elect one justice to the Supreme Court. The frequency of elections is determined by local authorities.

The President of Adam Island is elected every three years, by a simply pluralty popular vote. The President has the power to approve or veto legislation that comes from Parliament and the power to appoint ambassadors, diplomats and delegates to international governments.

Parliament is elected simply as well. It is a unicameral body, with 100 members. Seats are awarded proportionally based on party vote. Only legislation that they approve can be signed by the President. They have no power of veto override or impeachment.

History

For centuries, the Island was ruled by royalty. Once foriegn involvement in Island affairs grew, many citizens saw the benefits of a democratic society. The royalty realized this too, and called for elections and individual liberties, peacefully establishing The Republic of Adam Island.

In the interim between the royal rule and the new democracy, noted pro-Democracy Libertarian Party leader and distant relative of the royal family, Adam C. Roberts took the reins.

Parties

There are currently 4 active parties in Adam Island. This first election will allocate seats in Parliament as well as choose the President.

Libertarian Party The Libertarian Party was the early favorite in the elections, thanks in a large part to their leader Adam C. Roberts being named the Interim Ruler of the country.

They support all civil liberties as well as economic liberties. They are militarily non-interventionist, and very pro-democracy. They also try and work with world governments and alliances. Their candidate is Gov. Ben Rodriquez of East Island.

Neo-Royalist Party The Neo-Royalists are citizens who desire a return to the monarcy. They feel it was a mistake to move towards Democracy, as it will destabilize the country and allow unqualified leaders. Many of them are those who feel that the regime that handed over power to the people stole the throne in the first place.

They are moderate on economic and civil freedoms. Their candidate is Lord Philliburn Sebastian of Peninsula.

Mercantilist The Mercantilist Party is also very pro-democracy and pro-civil liberties. However, they support a large welfare state and high taxes. They recieve a lot of support from the large corporations throughout the country, due to their promises of subsidies and tarriffs. Their candidate is Vincent Taylor.

Values The values candidate is Dhammadharo, a fundamentalist Buddhist. Buddhism in Adam Island is significantly socially different than Buddhism in most places, as there is a violent fundamentalist apocalyptic undertone to many of the teachings.

The Values Party is for the government enforcement of religious values and seeks to stomp out secularism.

Related Links

Adam Island Webpage