Norausa
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| Motto: "In Fury Born, in Victory Forged, in Peace Triumphant" | |
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| Region | Nova Caliburn |
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| Capital | Imperial City, throneworld Artorius |
| Official Language(s) | Terran |
| Leader | Emperor Aaron Vancaster |
| Population | Approximately 10 million |
| Currency | Energy Credit |
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Founding
The Constitutional Monarchy of Norausa was founded in the mid-1800s in the western portion of the region commonly known as the "United States of America." Bordered on the north by a formidable mountain range, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean, Norausa enjoyed a very good defensive position that allowed the budding nation to get its roots planted. Since then Norausa has grown in industrial might and technology, though its population is very small compared to similarly-aged nations.
Pre-Nova Caliburn
Government
Norausa features a constitutional monarchy, though is has many features of American-esque republics. A hereditary ruler is
appointed at the current monarch's death or abdication. The emperor or empress holds formidable political power, though has
limited military power. Has the ability to appoint and dismiss cabinet members, prime ministers, House of Lords legislators, and
advisers. Though it is unprecedented, a monarch may dismiss one of the mentioned members even though the legislature does
not agree.
There is a bicameral legislative branch, with the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The House of Lords feature
hereditary, life-appointed aristocratic members and meritocratic members appointed by the Commons or the king/queen. If a
monarch can command a 25%+ vote in the Lords, he/she can dismiss a Lords member. The Prime Minister is the leader of the
House of Lords, and is appointed by the ruling monarch. The Prime Minister can be dismissed by the monarch or a 75% vote
from both houses. The House of Commons is representational by population of province/state, and members serve 3-year
terms. They cannot be dismissed by the monarch.
The Royal Courts consist of judges variously appointed by monarch or legislature. They serve life terms, and can only be
dismissed by 50% vote from both houses plus a dismissal by the monarch, or by a 66% vote from both houses. The High
Royal Court, the highest authority in legal matters, consists of three monarch-appointed members, three-Lords appointed
members, and three Commons-appointed members. The High Royal Court ensures that the other two branches do not step
out of their consitutional bounds. Local courts are governed by local legislatures.
The Norau Constitution is very similar to that of the American United States, in that it guarantees several basic rights as well as
outlines the workings of the government.
