Pilot Government Structure
Pilotan government structure
Pilot's government is shaped much like the real-world United States, but with a few variations on their general principals.
Legislative
Pilotan Senate Assembly Description: Directly elected. A body much like the real-life United States Senate, it is comprised of 210 senators – fifteen from each of the fourteen provinces of Pilot. It has eleven established government committees. Each committee has eleven members: a chairman who decides the agenda and approves motions for voting; a ranking member and third ranking member from the second and third most populous political party who represent their party positions and eight other members. The eight at-large committee seats are often split down the middle. Also, the political divide in the N.S.A. has led to the establishment of a leader and a whip (an assistant to the leader) for each party that has at least five (5) elected members. The Senate Assembly’s main purpose is to draft legislation that will be passed onto the Governors Assembly for a second approval (the system itself works a lot like the House of Representatives and Senate does in the United States). By at least an 8-3 vote, the committee members can vote to override any Chair decision. A bill can be passed with a simple majority: 106-104. Tie votes (105-105) are broken by the Vice-President. A supermajority (130-80) must be attained to stop a hold on a Senate resolution, or “filibuster”. Advise and consent votes for cabinet appointments, judicial appointments, and international treaties and agreements must have a majority plus 5% (110-100) to pass in conjunction with a simple majority in the Governors Assembly. Can override Governors Assembly vetoes with the same supermajority. In conjunction with a unanimous vote in the Governors Assembly, a 3/4th majority (157-53) approval of a draft resolution can alter the national Constitution
Pilotan Governors Assembly Description: Directly elected. An “executive council” of sorts, the Governors Assembly brings the fourteen leaders of each province to a roundtable to approve legislation that is passed through the National Senate Assembly. The Assembly has twelve days to consider and vote on each bill, which has proven to be a very well placed time limit. There are no committees. Can veto bill by a simple majority, 8-6. Tie votes (7-7) are broken by the Vice-President. In conjunction with a 3/4th majority in the N.S.A. (157-53), a unanimous vote in favor of a draft resolution can alter the national Constitution. In conjunction with a majority plus 5% (110-100) in the N.S.A., the advise and consent votes for cabinet and judicial appointments as well as international treaties and agreements can be passed through by a simple majority. Has sovereign power to bring forth impeachment proceedings against any elected official: impeachment of any official must be confirmed by a unanimous vote of a Select Committee in the N.S.A., a supermajority and at least a 8-3 vote of the Governors Assembly.
Judicial
Lower Courts Justices elected. The Lower Courts of the Federal Judicial Branch service small claims, etc.
Appellate Courts Justices elected. The Appellate Courts of the Federal Judicial Branch service all appeals to the federal government of a redress of grievances.
Superior Court Justices appointed. The Superior Courts of the Federal Judicial Branch service all cases that involve high criminal offenses, etc.
Circuit Court of Challenges and Appeals Justices appointed. The last court plateau before the Supreme Court, the Circuit Court of Challenges and Appeals hears all appeals to cases that come from the Superior and Appellate courts.
The Supreme Court Justices appointed. Eleven justices. Has final say in any court appeal, and decides through a simple majority vote (6-5). Has power of judicial review.
Executive
President Description: The President is the main diplomat, statesman and serves all other highest federal functions for the government. Directly elected by the people. Has a cabinet of advisors. Signs all bills into law.
Vice President Description: The Vice President fills in for all Presidential duties in the event that the President in unable to perform his or her job.
