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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	Ben Rodriquez, L
Population	5-10 million
Currency	Jay
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UN Category: Anarchy

Civil Rights: Superb

Economy: Powerhouse

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 10 million live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Commerce, and Healthcare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 9%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing, Pizza Delivery, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales industries.

Llamas are considered a delicacy, surveillance cameras are banned, all recreational drugs are legal, and college students make ends meet by selling their kidneys. Crime is a serious problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Adam Island's national animal is the Llama, which is also the nation's favorite main course, 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. The four major parties were extremely close in the first election, but the Libertarian Party of Adam Island has a slim pluralty.

Current Leaders

President: Ben Rodriquez, Libertarian

Parliament:

26 Seats Libertarian Party Leader: Erica Kelley

26 Seats Mercantilist Party Leader: Thelma Benson

24 Seats Neo-Royalist Party Leader: Rick Harvey

24 Seats Values Party Leader: Jesus Allen

Supreme Court:

Alex Dre Sebstian, N (Adam Bay)

April Harris, M (Peninsula)

Bobby Rice, V (Adam Lake)

Crystal Copeland, L (West Island)

Joshua Sanders, L (East Island)

Rick Wilkins, V (North Island)

Ronnie Palmer, N (South Island)

Thelma Roberson, M (Adam County)

Tracy Bryant, L (Adam Beach)

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

Libertarian Party

The Libertarian Party of Adam Island is the ruling party in the Republic. They control the Presidency, and have the most seats in the Parliament and on the Supreme Court.

Adam C. Roberts, the Interim Ruler during the transition between the Monarcy to Democracy was the leader of the Libertarian Party. President Ben Rodriquez, former Governor of East Island, now commands the post of President.

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.

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 leader is Lord Philliburn Sebastian.

Mercantilist

The Mercantilist Party is also very pro-democracy and pro-civil liberties. It is the second largest party in the Republic. 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 leader 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