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| − | The '''Philo Republic''', commonly called '''Philopolis''' by English speakers, is a [[Wikipedia:Direct democracy| | + | The '''Philo Republic''', commonly called '''Philopolis''' by English speakers, is a [[Wikipedia:Direct democracy|directly democratic]] [[Wikipedia:Unitary state|unitary]] [[Wikipedia:Republic|republic]]. The capital is Filipi, named after the ancient greek city of [[Wikipedia:Philippi|Philippi]]. The National Language is [[Þhilo]]. |
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | The earliest known inhabitants of [[Philo]] can be traced to the [[Wikipedia:20th century BC|20th Century BCE]]. It has been theorized that ''Proto- | + | The earliest known inhabitants of [[Philo]] can be traced to the [[Wikipedia:20th century BC|20th Century BCE]]. It has been theorized that ''Proto-Philos'' migrated to the island from the south to both escape neighboring warring tribes and to search for better agricultural lands. |
| − | The Proto-Philos practiced a | + | The Proto-Philos practiced a unique form of [[Wikipedia:Pagan|Paganism]], though the religion became obsolete by the [[Wikipedia:5th century|5th century CE]]. They also made great strides in science, medicine, agriculture, philosophy, architecture, infrastructure and politics. For thousands of years, the Philos lived in relative peace, in systems of municipal democracy. |
== Government == | == Government == | ||
| − | Philo | + | Citizens of the Philo Republic are considered the supreme head of government and congress together once a month in their respective cities to vote on local, provincal and national issues. This has been the classical government of Philopoiis, albeit in the past at a much more local level. |
| − | Although this "town hall" system forms a working government, there also exists a | + | Although this "town hall" system forms a working government, there also exists a representitive government which serves to unify the provinces and deals with foreign entities. |
=== Legislative Branch === | === Legislative Branch === | ||
| − | The | + | The Legislative branch consists of the Philo Senate, comprised of 200 members. The Philo Senate mostly serves to |
=== Executive Branch === | === Executive Branch === | ||
| − | The Executive branch consists of the | + | The Executive branch consists of the Philo Council, comprised of five members. A |
=== Judicial Branch === | === Judicial Branch === | ||
| − | The judiciary | + | The judiciary consists of three levels of courts. |
==== Premier Courts ==== | ==== Premier Courts ==== | ||
| − | The first level of courts in which all cases start. There are four premier courts | + | The first level of courts in which all cases start. There are four premier courts: |
| − | *Civil Courts | + | *Civil Courts - the dealing of [[Wikipedia:Civil law|civil law]] |
| − | *Penal Courts | + | *Penal Courts - the dealing of [[Wikipedia:Penal law|criminal law]] |
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*Administrative Courts (law dealing with how government is run) | *Administrative Courts (law dealing with how government is run) | ||
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==== Appalate Courts ==== | ==== Appalate Courts ==== | ||
| − | The second level of courts | + | The second level of courts hears and tries cases being appealed. Unlike the first level, the courts are not divided. There is one appalate court for each province of philopolis. An appalate court is headed by a president. |
==== Supreme Court of Philopolis ==== | ==== Supreme Court of Philopolis ==== | ||
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== Religion == | == Religion == | ||
| − | Philopolis is a secular state with anti-clerical leanings. | + | Philopolis is a secular state with anti-clerical leanings. Although a majority of the population is atheist, there are religious minorities. These include |
== Holidays == | == Holidays == | ||
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The Philo Republic, commonly called Philopolis by English speakers, is a directly democratic unitary republic. The capital is Filipi, named after the ancient greek city of Philippi. The National Language is Þhilo.
Contents
History
The earliest known inhabitants of Philo can be traced to the 20th Century BCE. It has been theorized that Proto-Philos migrated to the island from the south to both escape neighboring warring tribes and to search for better agricultural lands.
The Proto-Philos practiced a unique form of Paganism, though the religion became obsolete by the 5th century CE. They also made great strides in science, medicine, agriculture, philosophy, architecture, infrastructure and politics. For thousands of years, the Philos lived in relative peace, in systems of municipal democracy.
Government
Citizens of the Philo Republic are considered the supreme head of government and congress together once a month in their respective cities to vote on local, provincal and national issues. This has been the classical government of Philopoiis, albeit in the past at a much more local level.
Although this "town hall" system forms a working government, there also exists a representitive government which serves to unify the provinces and deals with foreign entities.
Legislative Branch
The Legislative branch consists of the Philo Senate, comprised of 200 members. The Philo Senate mostly serves to
Executive Branch
The Executive branch consists of the Philo Council, comprised of five members. A
Judicial Branch
The judiciary consists of three levels of courts.
Premier Courts
The first level of courts in which all cases start. There are four premier courts:
- Civil Courts - the dealing of civil law
- Penal Courts - the dealing of criminal law
- Administrative Courts (law dealing with how government is run)
Cases begin in their respective court. Each individual court is headed by a judge. On average one premier court exists in each department.
Appalate Courts
The second level of courts hears and tries cases being appealed. Unlike the first level, the courts are not divided. There is one appalate court for each province of philopolis. An appalate court is headed by a president.
Supreme Court of Philopolis
The court of last resort. It is comprised of six Justices and one Judgemaster.
National Subdivisions
Demographics
Religion
Philopolis is a secular state with anti-clerical leanings. Although a majority of the population is atheist, there are religious minorities. These include
Holidays
| Date | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | celebrates beginning of year, marks traditional end of "holiday season |
| Febuary 12 | Darwin Day | celebrates the birth of Charles Darwin, discoverer of the theory of evolution |
| April 28 | Emergence | National Holiday |
| October 31 | Halloween | holiday for festivity. marks beginning of holiday season |
| last friday of november | Thanksgiving | a day to give thanks |
| December 25 | Gift Day | day to exchange gifts |
