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Region | International Democratic Union |
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Capital | Adam City |
Official Language(s) | English |
Leader | Ben Rodriquez, L |
Population | 65-95 million |
Currency | Jay |
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UN Category: Capitalizt
Civil Rights: Superb
Economy: Powerhouse
Political Freedoms: Very Good
Contents
Details
The Republic of Adam Island is a very large, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-working, intelligent population of 69 million enjoy some of the most opulent lifestyles in the region, unless they are unemployed or working-class, in which case they are variously starving to death or crippled by easily preventable diseases.
The small, pro-business government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Social Welfare, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing, Pizza Delivery, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales industries.
Corporations donate huge sums of money to favored politicians, young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables, the nation has opened its arms to an influx of refugees, and long arduous trials are held for the most trivial of offences. Crime is moderate. 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.