Philopolis

Philopolis
Motto: "Intolerant of Injustice" Capital: Filipi Largest City: Filipi Official Language: Þhilo Government: Republic Leader: Philip Laurence Formation: April 28, 2003 Population: Currency: Phranc

The Philo Republic, commonly called Philopolis by English speakers, is a direct democratic unitary presidential republic. The capital is Filipi, named after the ancient greek city of Philippi, and it is also the nation's largest city. The National Language is Þhilo.

History

The earliest known inhabitants of Philo can be traced to the 20th Century BCE. It has been theorized that Proto-Philo migrated to the island from the south to both escape neighboring warring tribes and in search of better agricultural lands.

The Proto-Philos practiced a peculiar form of Paganism. 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

Philo citizens 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 more local level.

Although this "town hall" system forms a working government, there also exists a more representitive government which serves to unify the state and dealing with external nations.

Legislative Branch

The Parliament of Philopolis is unicameral, consisting of a Senate.

Executive Branch

The Executive branch consists of the Prime Philo, the Deputy of the Republic and the various Ministries and Agencies.

Judicial Branch

The judiciary of philopolis consist of three levels

Premier Courts

The first level of courts in which all cases start. There are four premier courts

• Civil Courts (dealing with civil law)
• Penal Courts (dealing with criminal law)
• Commerce Courts (law dealing with the relationship between businesses and their relationship with the public)
• 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 which hears cases being appealed. Unlike the first level, the courts aren't 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.

Holidays

See Also

• FUA
• Fools Paradise