Politics & Government of Niploma
This article refers to the politics and government issues in Niploma.
Introduction
The Social Democratic Republic of Niploma's current political situation was created by the revolution of the 1930's, preceeded by the civil war. The victors of this war, the Socialist Resistance, creeated a fair democratic republic. The SR party was known as the Socialist Internationalist Party and dominated politics until the early 1990's and was finally replaced by the People's Coaliton in 2006 (by)election, although SIP is a member of the People's Coalition.
Since creation of the 'first republic' Niploma has been a multi-party parliamentary democracy. There are tow legislatures, the lower house and upper house. The lower house is the 'ruling chamber' and is the Democratic House. The upper house is the 'scrutinising chamber' and is named the Niplomian Senate. The Head of State is the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is also the head of the largest party in the Dmocratic House, ergo ruling the country and Democratic House. The current PM is Odhrán Torin from the People's Coalition.
Executive Branch
The Niplomian Government, especially the Cabinet, peforms excecutive functions in Niploma. The Government's highest grouping is the Cabinet. The Cabinet is formed of around fifteen Deputies each with a certain job (i.e. Cabinet Deputy for Health). These high ranking Deputies are known as CD, Cabinet Deputies or (although unfrequently) Ministers.
As with nearly all parliamentary-democracies the Niplomian Government can be toppled in a vote of no confidence. This vote can be peformed if, 'half, or more, opposition leaders express support towards the motion.' It has only been attempted once in 2005 by Opposition Leader McKibben (Libertarian Reform Party) and failed. It did, however, cause the national by-election in 2006.
This of course means all governemnts are seceptible to votes of no confidence. To ensure all support is gathered in the party there is a space in the Cabinet for the Chief. Chiefs are normally party fantatics but also need to be well-respected and level-headed. Their key job is to convince both Senators and Deputies to vote in support of the Government.
Essentially it is the executive branch that drafts bills, legislature that votes for it and (if the bill is passed) the executive branch implements the law.
Cabinet
The following Cabinet, as chosen by PM Torin, was selected in March 2006 after the 14th Niplomian General Election.
- Prime Minister Ohdrán Torin
- Deputy Prime Minister Adrián Robert
- Cabinet Deputy for Health Rachel Murphy
- Cabinet Deputy for Social Welfare Martin Gallagher
- Cabinet Deputy for Education Kulap Pakpao
- Cabinet Deputy for Homeland Matters Jonathon O'Ryan
- Cabinet Deputy for Immigration Andrew Collins
- Cabinet Deputy for International Affairs Desmond Scott
- Cabinet Deputy for the United Nations & Anumist Alliance Sarah Martin
- Cabinet Deputy for Culture & Religion none as no money is in the actual Department
- Cabinet Deputy for Taxation & Administration Kat Quinn
- Cabinet Deputy for Defence Ben Clarke
- Cabinet Deputy for Law & Order Douglas Dunne
- Cabinet Deputy for Agriculture, Business & Commerce Matthew O'Brien
- Cabinet Deputy for the Enviroment Eibhear Elwes
- Cabinet Deputy for Public Transport Steve Campbell
- Cabinet Deputy for Social Equality Aden Daly
- Chief Mikhail Dhyamnov
