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'''The Meritocracy''' is a close alliance of regions, with [[The New Meritocracy]] as its capital. It is governed as one region by a democratically elected body, called, [http://merit.nosync.org/index.php?showforum=41 The Senate], members of which are prohibited from joining the [[United Nations]]. The Senate is headed by the [[Consul]], who is elected from amongst[http://merit.nosync.org/index.php?showforum=41 The Senate]. Other officers are [[Censor]], [[Quaestor]], [[Praetor]], [[Tribune]], and [[Aedile]]. It has a Charter that goes by the name of [[The Accords]] and a body of laws, which can be amended and changed by a democratic proposal to the Senate.
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'''The Meritocracy''' is a close alliance of regions, with [[The New Meritocracy]] as its capital. It is governed as one region by a democratically elected body called [http://merit.nosync.org/index.php?showforum=41 The Senate], members of which are prohibited from joining the [[United Nations]]. The Senate is headed by the [[Consul]], who is elected from amongst [http://merit.nosync.org/index.php?showforum=41 The Senate]. Other officers of the Senate are [[Censor]], [[Quaestor]], [[Praetor]], [[Tribune]], and [[Aedile]]. It has a governing document that goes by the name of [[The Accords]] and a body of laws, which can be amended and changed by a democratic proposal to the Senate.
  
'''The Meritocracy''' has traditionally held in high esteem the values of national sovereignty and capitalism, though there are notable exceptions. These values have been manifested in the recent joining of the Alliance of Capitalists, Conservatives, and Economic Libertarians (ACCEL).
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'''The Meritocracy''' has traditionally held in high esteem the values of national sovereignty and capitalism, though there are notable exceptions. These values have been manifested in the continued membership of the [[Alliance of Capitalists, Conservatives, and Economic Libertarians]] (ACCEL).
 
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| Capital || [[The New Meritocracy]]
 
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| Provinces || [[New Meritocracy]]
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| Provinces || [[-]]
 
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| Prefectures || [[Meritocratic Isles]]
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| Prefectures || [[Meritocratic Isles]], [[Alpha omega]], [[Tenka Fubu]]
 
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| Forum || [http://merit.nosync.org The Merit Forum]
 
| Forum || [http://merit.nosync.org The Merit Forum]
 
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| Consul || [[Warrior Thorin]]
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| Consul || [[Corintur]]
 
|-
 
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| Censor || [[Big D Baby]]
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| Censor || [[Wegason|Glorious Wegason]]
 
|-
 
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| Quaestor || [[Afslavistakistania]]
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| Quaestor || [[Scadinavian Duchies I]]
 
|-
 
|-
| Praetor || [[Corintur]]
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| Praetor || [[Nebutopia]]
 
|-
 
|-
| Aedile || [[Soigacas]]
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| Aedile || [[Balanvinski]]
 
|-
 
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| Tribune || [[Glasguensis]]
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| Tribune || [[Objectivist Chimps]]
 
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| Nations || 127
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| Nations || Approx. 350 (including prefectures)
 
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| Population || 350+ Billion
 
| Population || 350+ Billion
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== Senators ==
 
== Senators ==
  
There are currently 40 nations who hold Senate seats in The Meritocracy:
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There are currently 27 nations who hold Senate seats in The Meritocracy:
  
* [[A Posse Ad Esse]]
 
 
* [[Aesculapius]]
 
* [[Aesculapius]]
* [[Afslavistakistania]] (Quaestor)
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* [[Balanvinski]] (Aedile)
* [[Anarchistic Cows]]/[[Moo Cows]]
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* [[New Kervoskia|Blockade to Serfdom]]
* [[Big D Baby]]
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* [[The Great Commonwealth|Commonwealth Colony]]
* [[Camozayo]]
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* [[Corintur]] (Consul)
* [[Chronorica]]
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* [[Corrupt Bargains]]
* [[Corintur]] (Praetor)
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* [[Cortath]] (Proconsul)
* [[Cortath]] (Consul)  
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* [[Eli]] (Proconsul)
* [[Eli]]
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* [[Wegason|Glorious Wegason]] (Censor)
* [[Dilber II]]
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* [[Leg-ends|House Wins]]
* [[Frappuccino]]
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* [[Free Trade States]]
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* [[Glasguensis]] (Tribune)
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* [[Glorious Wegason]]
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* [[Greater Moldavi]]
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* [[Greater Soigacas]] (Aedile)
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* [[Halmont]] (Patrician Informationis)
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* [[Kaselande]]
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* [[Lantisia]]
 
* [[Lantisia]]
* [[Lord FlashHeart]]
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* [[Nebutopia]] (Praetor)
* [[New Camedia]]
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* [[New Camedia]]  
* [[Nueva Sedarva]]
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* [[Nuclear Industrial]]
* [[Objectivist Chimps]] (Patrician Rei Familiaris)
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* [[Objectivist Chimps]] (Tribune)
* [[Pittsland]]
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* [[Pragmas]]
 
* [[Pragmas]]
* [[Ridikulus]]
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* [[Scandinavian Duchies|Scadinavian Duchies I]] (Quaestor)
* [[Risellia II]] (Censor)
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* [[Shasarazade|Sithis]] (Lictor)
* [[Roman Nobiles]]/[[ACC]] (Vice Consul, Lictor)
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* [[Siempre]] (Censor)
* [[Sanguine British Glory]]
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* [[Soigacas]] (Proconsul)
* [[Scandinavian Duchies II]] (Patrician Rei Familiaris)
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* [[Haor Chall|The ApostleCorp]] (Deputy Quaestor)
* [[Shasarazade]]
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* [[The Heights]] (Deputy Censor)
* [[Siempre]]
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* [[Valle de Mexico]]
* [[The Bankers Union]]
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* [[Vox Augusti]] (Deputy Tribune)
* [[Tresville]]
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* [[Winnipeg]] (Proconsul)
* [[Unistrut]]
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* [[Ylling 3]]
* [[Warrior Thorin II]] (Patrician Judicialis)
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* [[Zang Zhadam]] (Lictor)
* [[Xiang Gang]]
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* [[Ylling]]
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== The Accords==
 
== The Accords==
  
'''''Some men and women become great through chance or luck. Others have become great through skill, talent, and desire. The Meritocracy is as the word implies, we are a group of highly motivated, highly competitive, and truly believe that how well you, as the leader of your nation, have performed within the realm of NationStates will be a good indication to how successful you will be in joining The Meritocracy. Within any organization of meritocrats, structure is needed, wanted, and lives within The Accords.'''''
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'''''Some men and women become great through chance or luck. Others have become great through skill, talent, and desire. The Meritocracy is as the word implies, a group of highly motivated, highly competitive and highly competent leaders who truly believe that how well you, as the leader of your nation, have performed within the realm of NationStates will be a good indication to how successful you will be in joining The Meritocracy. Within any organization of meritocrats, structure is needed, wanted, and lives within The Accords.'''''
  
 
'''''The Accords serves as the document that guides both the spirit and letter of The Meritocracy. Senators regard it with reverence, knowing that the power they enjoy is derived from this document ratified by our founding fathers. The government set forth by The Accords is split into two basic parts: The Curia and The Executors.'''''
 
'''''The Accords serves as the document that guides both the spirit and letter of The Meritocracy. Senators regard it with reverence, knowing that the power they enjoy is derived from this document ratified by our founding fathers. The government set forth by The Accords is split into two basic parts: The Curia and The Executors.'''''
  
*''The Executors''
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* ''The Executors''
Beginning with the Executors, they are comprised of the Consul, Censor, Praetor, and Quaestor. The Consul bears the responsibility to lead the Senate and is the head of the government. Only former Consuls, Censors, Praetors, or Quaestors may serve in this position with the exception of an ambitious Senator procuring the sponsorship of three of his fellow Senators. The Censor is the administative guru of The Meritocracy. He/She administers elections, legislative votes, and membership applications. The Censor ensures that these and other logistical functions of The Meritocracy run smoothly and efficiently. The Praetor is the internal guru of The Meritocracy. If it deals with banking, trade, or anything financial, the buck stops with the Praetor. The Quaestor is the external guru of The Meritocracy. The Quaestor may establish diplomatic relations with other regions, perform due dilligence for perspective applicants' background, and other intelligence related activities.
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Beginning with the Executors, they are comprised of the Consul, Censor, Praetor, and Quaestor.  
  
Unlike many other regions, the Meritocracy does not include the positions of Tribune and Aedile within the executive, in this case the Executors. In the beginning, The Accords ratifiers believed that the Tribune should be outside the administrative sphere and instead act as a counterweight to both the Executors and the Senate, at large. The Aedile's responsibilities did not seem to merit inclusion within the Executors, but as The Accords is an ever living document - changes could occure. However, both positions are very important and vital to the life of the Meritocracy. Tribune is the ultimate jurist and justice within the Meritocracy, with ability to rule on legislation as well as serve as Chief Justice in varying cases. The Aedile is the mouthpiece of the Meritocracy among Senators and to a lesser extent the world. Much of their responsibility revolves around producing media applications as well as encouraging foreign emigration.
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'''The Consul''' bears the responsibility to lead the Senate and is the head of the government. The Consul position requires leadership, time, dedication and skill.
  
*''The Curia''
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'''The Censor''' is the administative guru of The Meritocracy. He/She administers elections, legislative votes, and membership applications. The Censor updates important record keeping documents and is tasked with the unenviable job of ensuring that these and other logistical functions of The Meritocracy run smoothly and efficiently.  
One of the drawbacks of the Old Meritocracy was that it did not allow Senators to speak within ALL of the different departments. The Accords has solved this problem with the creation of Curia. Headed by the Aedile, Censor, Praetor, and Quaestor respectively, the Curia Nuntii, Informationis, Rei Familiaris, and Legationis serve as the legislative committees for the Senate. Based upon the duties of their Executor or Officer in the case of the Aedile, the Curia begin the legislative process. For legislation to move from within the Curia to the full Senate floor the majority of the Executor and the two Patricians of that Curia must accent to its passage.  
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*''The Patricians''
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'''The Praetor''' is the internal guru of The Meritocracy. If it deals with banking, trade, or anything financial, the buck stops with the Praetor. The Praetor has the responsibility of dealing with the Meritocracy's prefectures and integrating them into the Meritocracy, the Praetor is also responsible, in part, for facilitating the roleplay environment within the Meritocracy.
Only the highest caliber of Senators will achieve the title of Patrician. A Patrician is a Senator who has proven merit among their peers and have been selected to serve lifetime appointments within various Curia, and in the case of the Patrician Judicialis, to serve at the pleasure of the Tribune. As mentioned earlier, Patricians along with Executors vote on legislation within a given Curia.
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However, being that the Meritocracy desires that the best and brightest serve in this capacity, Patricians may be challenged at any time by any Senator for the right to continue as Patrician of that Curia. The Senate will then vote between candidates and if the challenger prevails, he/she become the new Patrician of that Curia. Thus, it pays to continue to be an example and leader among your peers.
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'''The Quaestor''' is the foreign affairs minister of The Meritocracy. The Quaestor may establish diplomatic relations with other regions, perform due dilligence for perspective applicants' background, and other intelligence related activities.
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Unlike many other regions, the Meritocracy does not include the positions of Tribune and Aedile within the executive, in this case the Executors. In the beginning, The Accords ratifiers believed that the Tribune should be outside the administrative sphere and instead act as a counterweight to both the Executors and the Senate, at large. The Aedile's responsibilities did not seem to merit inclusion within the Executors, but as The Accords is an ever living document - changes could occure. However, both positions are very important and vital to the life of the Meritocracy.
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'''The Tribune''' is the ultimate jurist and justice within the Meritocracy, with ability to rule on legislation as well as the legality of actions. The Tribune has the power to speak against proposed legislation, thereby requiring that legislation to receive a higher majority than before to pass.
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'''The Aedile''' is the mouthpiece of the Meritocracy among Senators and the world. Much of their responsibility revolves around producing media applications as well as encouraging foreign emigration. By tradition, the Aedile is in charge of [[InterMet]], the Meritocracy's news service.
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*''The Curia''
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One of the drawbacks of the Old Meritocracy was that it did not allow Senators to speak within ALL of the different departments. The Accords has solved this problem with the creation of Curia. Headed by the Aedile, Censor, Praetor, and Quaestor respectively, the Curia Nuntii, Informationis, Rei Familiaris, and Legationis serve as the legislative committees for the Senate. Based upon the duties of their Executor or Officer in the case of the Aedile, the Curia begin the legislative process. For legislation to move from within the Curia to the full Senate floor the majority of the Executor and the two Patricians of that Curia must accent to its passage.  
  
 
*''Expulsions''
 
*''Expulsions''
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===Former Consuls===
 
===Former Consuls===
  
''Old Senate''
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''Old (Charter) Senate''
  
 
*[[Marcus Isles]]
 
*[[Marcus Isles]]
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*[[New Hippograd]] ([[Sir Hippo]])
 
*[[New Hippograd]] ([[Sir Hippo]])
 
*[[Warrior Thorin]]
 
*[[Warrior Thorin]]
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*[[Cortath]]
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*[[Roman Nobiles]]/[[ACC]]
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*[[Soigacas|Greater Soigacas]]
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*[[Big D Baby]]
  
 
===Former Vice-Consuls===
 
===Former Vice-Consuls===
  
''The position of Vice Consul was created during the tenure of Consul Jasque and does not exist in the Accords Senate''
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''The position of Vice Consul was created during the tenure of Consul Jasque of the Old Senate and was re-created for the New Senate on 25 January 2006''
  
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''Old Senate''
 
*[[Aesculapius]]
 
*[[Aesculapius]]
 
*[[Cortath]] (2 terms)
 
*[[Cortath]] (2 terms)
 
*[[Jasque]]
 
*[[Jasque]]
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''New Senate''
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*[[Roman Nobiles]]/[[ACC]]
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*[[Halmont]]
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*[[Big D Baby]]
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*[[Wegason|Glorious Wegason]]
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*[[Novus Homines]]
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*[[Corintur]]
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===Former Tribunes===
 
===Former Tribunes===
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*[[Warrior Thorin]]
 
*[[Warrior Thorin]]
 
*[[Glasguensis]]
 
*[[Glasguensis]]
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*[[Soigacas]]
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*[[Objectivist Chimps]]
  
 
===Former Censors===
 
===Former Censors===
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''Old Senate'': Winnipeg, Sanctuary, Winnipeg, Winnipeg, TheManStan, Free Trade States, Glasguensis, Eli, Hipposhire, Puppet States, Siempre
 
''Old Senate'': Winnipeg, Sanctuary, Winnipeg, Winnipeg, TheManStan, Free Trade States, Glasguensis, Eli, Hipposhire, Puppet States, Siempre
  
''New Senate'': Evans, Puppet States, Big D Baby, Glasguensis, Siempre, Eli
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''New Senate'': [[Evans]], [[Puppet States]], [[Big D Baby]], [[Glasguensis]], [[Siempre]], [[Eli]], [[Objectivist Chimps]], [[Wegason|Glorious Wegason]], [[Siempre]]
  
 
===Former Quaestors===
 
===Former Quaestors===
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''Old Senate'': Freedomnia, Densim, Densim, Jasque, Argyres, Unistrut, Old Lutheran, Cortath, Cortath, Cortath, Jasque
 
''Old Senate'': Freedomnia, Densim, Densim, Jasque, Argyres, Unistrut, Old Lutheran, Cortath, Cortath, Cortath, Jasque
  
''New Senate'': Eli, Chronorica, Cortath, Afslavistakistania, Afslavistakistania
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''New Senate'': Eli, Chronorica, Cortath, Afslavistakistania, Afslavistakistania, [[Posul|A Posse Ad Esse]], [[Novus Homines]], [[Greater Moldavi]], [[Haor Chall|The ApostleCorp]]
  
 
===Former Praetors===
 
===Former Praetors===
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''Old Senate'': Eureka, Eureka, Jasque, Sanctuary, Sanctuary, Milesia, Corintur, Sogno, Bumpy, Aesculapius, Aesculapius, Yoco, Hipposhire, Yoco, Puppet States
 
''Old Senate'': Eureka, Eureka, Jasque, Sanctuary, Sanctuary, Milesia, Corintur, Sogno, Bumpy, Aesculapius, Aesculapius, Yoco, Hipposhire, Yoco, Puppet States
  
''New Senate'': Nuclear Industrial, New Hippograd, Corintur
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''New Senate'': Nuclear Industrial, New Hippograd, Corintur, Xiang Gang, The Great Commonwealth, Balanvinski, Nebutopia
  
 
===Former Lictors===
 
===Former Lictors===
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''Old Senate'': Thomasia, Prolific, B4kst4br, Qantrix, Evans, Unistrut, Eli, Dorado, Corintur, Jasque, Crazygirl, Eli
 
''Old Senate'': Thomasia, Prolific, B4kst4br, Qantrix, Evans, Unistrut, Eli, Dorado, Corintur, Jasque, Crazygirl, Eli
  
''New Senate'': Roman Nobiles (ACC)
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''New Senate'': Roman Nobiles (ACC), Unistrut, Anarchistic Cows, Sithis, Zang Zhadam
  
 
===Former Magister Ludis===
 
===Former Magister Ludis===
  
''The office of Magister Ludi (Education Minister/Chancellor of the University of the Meritocracy) does not exist in the Accords Senate''
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Old Senate: Sarda, Hipposhire, Aesculapius, Clayton Road
  
Sarda, Hipposhire, Aesculapius
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New Senate: Cortath, Posul, Objectivist Chimps, [[Wegason|Glorious Wegason]]
  
 
===Former Aediles===
 
===Former Aediles===
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''Old Senate'': Altair, Altair, Xiang Gang
 
''Old Senate'': Altair, Altair, Xiang Gang
  
''New Senate'': Saint Helaire, Soigacas
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''New Senate'': Saint Helaire, Soigacas, [[Posul|A Posse Ad Esse]], [[Wegason|Glorious Wegason]], [[Leg-ends|House Wins]], [[New Camedia]]
  
 
===Patricians Informationis===
 
===Patricians Informationis===
  
*Seat 1 - Puppet States, Eli, Halmont
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*Seat 1 - Puppet States, Eli, Halmont, The Heights, Glorious Wegason
 
*Seat 2 - Glasguensis, Big D Baby, Glorious Power, Siempre, Tazistan
 
*Seat 2 - Glasguensis, Big D Baby, Glorious Power, Siempre, Tazistan
  
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*Seat 1 - Cortath, Afslavistakistania, Cortath
 
*Seat 1 - Cortath, Afslavistakistania, Cortath
*Seat 2 - Czarist Duchies, Chronorica
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*Seat 2 - Czarist Duchies, Chronorica, Glorious Wegason, Sithis
  
 
===Patricians Rei Familiaris===
 
===Patricians Rei Familiaris===
  
*Seat 1 - Ylling, Aesculapius
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*Seat 1 - Ylling, Aesculapius, Scandinavian Duchies
*Seat 2 - The Bankers Union, Pittsland, Xiang Gang  
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*Seat 2 - The Bankers Union, Pittsland, Xiang Gang, Balanvinski
  
 
===Patricians Judicialis===
 
===Patricians Judicialis===
  
Pittsland, Warrior Thorin, New Hippograd, Tazistan, Big D Baby, Warrior Thorin
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Pittsland, Warrior Thorin, New Hippograd, Tazistan, Big D Baby, Warrior Thorin, Objectivist Chimps, [[Vox Augusti]]
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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== ACCEL ==
 
== ACCEL ==
  
The Alliance of Capitalist Conservatives and Economic Libertarians, is an organization created by the Former Meritocrat Jasque.
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The Alliance of Capitalist Conservatives and Economic Libertarians, is an organization created by Former Meritocrat, Jasque, former Consul, The Anti Commi Clan, and Wegason.
Jasque who is also Member of the OSN, is a talented and gifted Economist that has been member of the NationStates world for over a couple of years.
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Jasque, who is also Member of the OSN, is a talented and gifted Economist that has been member of the NationStates world for over three years.
 
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Recently the Meritocracy joined this particular organization because of its principles and also the common goals they share.  
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More information about The Meritocracy - ACCEL will be given under the course of time. This is because ACCEL its going throught its ratification process.
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The Meritocracy joined this particular organization in August 2005 because of its principles and also the common goals they share.
  
 
== The Herodotus Project ==
 
== The Herodotus Project ==
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[[Category:Alliances]]
 
[[Category:Alliances]]
 
[[Category:The Meritocracy]]
 
[[Category:The Meritocracy]]
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[[Category:Regions]]

Latest revision as of 14:52, 15 February 2007

The Meritocracy is a close alliance of regions, with The New Meritocracy as its capital. It is governed as one region by a democratically elected body called The Senate, members of which are prohibited from joining the United Nations. The Senate is headed by the Consul, who is elected from amongst The Senate. Other officers of the Senate are Censor, Quaestor, Praetor, Tribune, and Aedile. It has a governing document that goes by the name of The Accords and a body of laws, which can be amended and changed by a democratic proposal to the Senate.

The Meritocracy has traditionally held in high esteem the values of national sovereignty and capitalism, though there are notable exceptions. These values have been manifested in the continued membership of the Alliance of Capitalists, Conservatives, and Economic Libertarians (ACCEL).

The Meritocracy
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Capital The New Meritocracy
Provinces -
Prefectures Meritocratic Isles, Alpha omega, Tenka Fubu
Forum The Merit Forum
Consul Corintur
Censor Glorious Wegason
Quaestor Scadinavian Duchies I
Praetor Nebutopia
Aedile Balanvinski
Tribune Objectivist Chimps
Nations Approx. 350 (including prefectures)
Population 350+ Billion
Currency New Merit (ŧ)
GDP
 - per capita
11 282 trillion ŧ
26 687 ŧ
[Links of Papers]

Senators

There are currently 27 nations who hold Senate seats in The Meritocracy:

The Accords

Some men and women become great through chance or luck. Others have become great through skill, talent, and desire. The Meritocracy is as the word implies, a group of highly motivated, highly competitive and highly competent leaders who truly believe that how well you, as the leader of your nation, have performed within the realm of NationStates will be a good indication to how successful you will be in joining The Meritocracy. Within any organization of meritocrats, structure is needed, wanted, and lives within The Accords.

The Accords serves as the document that guides both the spirit and letter of The Meritocracy. Senators regard it with reverence, knowing that the power they enjoy is derived from this document ratified by our founding fathers. The government set forth by The Accords is split into two basic parts: The Curia and The Executors.

  • The Executors

Beginning with the Executors, they are comprised of the Consul, Censor, Praetor, and Quaestor.

The Consul bears the responsibility to lead the Senate and is the head of the government. The Consul position requires leadership, time, dedication and skill.

The Censor is the administative guru of The Meritocracy. He/She administers elections, legislative votes, and membership applications. The Censor updates important record keeping documents and is tasked with the unenviable job of ensuring that these and other logistical functions of The Meritocracy run smoothly and efficiently.

The Praetor is the internal guru of The Meritocracy. If it deals with banking, trade, or anything financial, the buck stops with the Praetor. The Praetor has the responsibility of dealing with the Meritocracy's prefectures and integrating them into the Meritocracy, the Praetor is also responsible, in part, for facilitating the roleplay environment within the Meritocracy.

The Quaestor is the foreign affairs minister of The Meritocracy. The Quaestor may establish diplomatic relations with other regions, perform due dilligence for perspective applicants' background, and other intelligence related activities.

Unlike many other regions, the Meritocracy does not include the positions of Tribune and Aedile within the executive, in this case the Executors. In the beginning, The Accords ratifiers believed that the Tribune should be outside the administrative sphere and instead act as a counterweight to both the Executors and the Senate, at large. The Aedile's responsibilities did not seem to merit inclusion within the Executors, but as The Accords is an ever living document - changes could occure. However, both positions are very important and vital to the life of the Meritocracy.

The Tribune is the ultimate jurist and justice within the Meritocracy, with ability to rule on legislation as well as the legality of actions. The Tribune has the power to speak against proposed legislation, thereby requiring that legislation to receive a higher majority than before to pass.

The Aedile is the mouthpiece of the Meritocracy among Senators and the world. Much of their responsibility revolves around producing media applications as well as encouraging foreign emigration. By tradition, the Aedile is in charge of InterMet, the Meritocracy's news service.

  • The Curia

One of the drawbacks of the Old Meritocracy was that it did not allow Senators to speak within ALL of the different departments. The Accords has solved this problem with the creation of Curia. Headed by the Aedile, Censor, Praetor, and Quaestor respectively, the Curia Nuntii, Informationis, Rei Familiaris, and Legationis serve as the legislative committees for the Senate. Based upon the duties of their Executor or Officer in the case of the Aedile, the Curia begin the legislative process. For legislation to move from within the Curia to the full Senate floor the majority of the Executor and the two Patricians of that Curia must accent to its passage.

  • Expulsions

Unfortunately, even among the greatest NationStates players, there will come a time when a Senator may need to be expelled because of inactivity or committing crimes against the Accords/Meritocracy. In order for an expulsion vote to occur, one quarter of the Senate must sign a petition calling for such a vote. If the requisite Senators sign the petition, then in order for the Senator to be expelled three-fifths of the Senators voting must agree to expelling the Senator. If a crime has been committed, the case will be brought before the tribune an 3/5 of the Senate still must approve the expulsion.

Meritocratic Governmental History

Former Consuls

Old (Charter) Senate

New (Accords) Senate

Former Vice-Consuls

The position of Vice Consul was created during the tenure of Consul Jasque of the Old Senate and was re-created for the New Senate on 25 January 2006

Old Senate

New Senate


Former Tribunes

Old Senate

New (Accords) Senate

Former Censors

Old Senate: Winnipeg, Sanctuary, Winnipeg, Winnipeg, TheManStan, Free Trade States, Glasguensis, Eli, Hipposhire, Puppet States, Siempre

New Senate: Evans, Puppet States, Big D Baby, Glasguensis, Siempre, Eli, Objectivist Chimps, Glorious Wegason, Siempre

Former Quaestors

Old Senate: Freedomnia, Densim, Densim, Jasque, Argyres, Unistrut, Old Lutheran, Cortath, Cortath, Cortath, Jasque

New Senate: Eli, Chronorica, Cortath, Afslavistakistania, Afslavistakistania, A Posse Ad Esse, Novus Homines, Greater Moldavi, The ApostleCorp

Former Praetors

Old Senate: Eureka, Eureka, Jasque, Sanctuary, Sanctuary, Milesia, Corintur, Sogno, Bumpy, Aesculapius, Aesculapius, Yoco, Hipposhire, Yoco, Puppet States

New Senate: Nuclear Industrial, New Hippograd, Corintur, Xiang Gang, The Great Commonwealth, Balanvinski, Nebutopia

Former Lictors

The office of Lictor (Defence Minister) was created under the Accords Senate on 5 February 2006

Old Senate: Thomasia, Prolific, B4kst4br, Qantrix, Evans, Unistrut, Eli, Dorado, Corintur, Jasque, Crazygirl, Eli

New Senate: Roman Nobiles (ACC), Unistrut, Anarchistic Cows, Sithis, Zang Zhadam

Former Magister Ludis

Old Senate: Sarda, Hipposhire, Aesculapius, Clayton Road

New Senate: Cortath, Posul, Objectivist Chimps, Glorious Wegason

Former Aediles

Old Senate: Altair, Altair, Xiang Gang

New Senate: Saint Helaire, Soigacas, A Posse Ad Esse, Glorious Wegason, House Wins, New Camedia

Patricians Informationis

  • Seat 1 - Puppet States, Eli, Halmont, The Heights, Glorious Wegason
  • Seat 2 - Glasguensis, Big D Baby, Glorious Power, Siempre, Tazistan

Patricians Legationis

  • Seat 1 - Cortath, Afslavistakistania, Cortath
  • Seat 2 - Czarist Duchies, Chronorica, Glorious Wegason, Sithis

Patricians Rei Familiaris

  • Seat 1 - Ylling, Aesculapius, Scandinavian Duchies
  • Seat 2 - The Bankers Union, Pittsland, Xiang Gang, Balanvinski

Patricians Judicialis

Pittsland, Warrior Thorin, New Hippograd, Tazistan, Big D Baby, Warrior Thorin, Objectivist Chimps, Vox Augusti

History

Main article: History of the Meritocracy, as written by Former Senator, Lord Tom from Thomasia

ACCEL

The Alliance of Capitalist Conservatives and Economic Libertarians, is an organization created by Former Meritocrat, Jasque, former Consul, The Anti Commi Clan, and Wegason. Jasque, who is also Member of the OSN, is a talented and gifted Economist that has been member of the NationStates world for over three years.

The Meritocracy joined this particular organization in August 2005 because of its principles and also the common goals they share.

The Herodotus Project

The Herodotus Project, the most ambitious RP project ever created in NS, this is an ongoing, extensive effort to describe the RP history of the Meritocracy from 3500 years ago to today.

Starting in the year 1500 BC (Meritocratic Time) up to the year 2000 AD (MT), this new and improved method of role playing gives you the opportunity to chose in which era you would like to specify your role playing, giving specified situations, wars, weaponry, everything. By far the most complete Role Playing project for NationStates.

Beginning as a simple idea by some senior members of The Meritocracy, The Herodotus Project is at the moment in its early stage and its open to all members of the Meritocracy.

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