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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 the democratically elected [[Senate]], members of which are prohibited from joining the [[United Nations]]. The Senate is headed by the [[Consul]]. 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.
  
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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 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]]
 
| Capital || [[The New Meritocracy]]
 
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| Provinces || [[New Meritocracy]]
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| Provinces || [[-]]
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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 || [[Aesculapius]]
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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 || [[Eli]]
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| Quaestor || [[Scadinavian Duchies I]]
 
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| Praetor || [[Nuclear Industrial]]
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| Praetor || [[Nebutopia]]
 
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| Aedile || [[St.Helaire]]
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| Aedile || [[Balanvinski]]
 
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| Tribune || [[Warrior Thorin]]
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| Tribune || [[Objectivist Chimps]]
 
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| Nations || 101
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| Nations || Approx. 350 (including prefectures)
 
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| Population || 450+ billion
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| Population || 350+ Billion
 
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| Currency || [[New Merit]] ('''ŧ''')
 
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== Senators ==
 
== Senators ==
  
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There are currently 61 nations who hold Senate seats in The Meritocracy:
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There are currently 27 nations who hold Senate seats in The Meritocracy:
  
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* [[Aesculapius]] (Consul)
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* [[Aesculapius]]
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* [[Argyres]]
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* [[Balanvinski]] (Aedile)
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* [[Big D Baby]] (Censor)
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* [[New Kervoskia|Blockade to Serfdom]]
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* [[Blackshear]]
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* [[The Great Commonwealth|Commonwealth Colony]]
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* [[Camozayo]]
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* [[Corintur]] (Consul)
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* [[Chronorica]] (Patrician Legiationis)
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* [[Corrupt Bargains]]
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* [[Cortath]] (Patrician Legiationis)
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* [[Cortath]] (Proconsul) 
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* [[Czarist Duchies]]  
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* [[Eli]] (Proconsul)
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* [[Dilber II]]
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* [[Wegason|Glorious Wegason]] (Censor)
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* [[Eli]] (Quaestor)
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* [[Leg-ends|House Wins]]
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* [[Frappuccino]]
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* [[Lantisia]]
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* [[Free Trade States]]
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* [[Nebutopia]] (Praetor)
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* [[Glasguensis]] (Patrician Informationis)
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* [[New Camedia]]  
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* [[Monte Ozarka]]
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* [[Nuclear Industrial]]
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* [[New Hippograd]] (Patrician Judicialis)
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* [[Objectivist Chimps]] (Tribune)
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* [[Nuclear Industrial]] (Praetor)
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* [[Pittsland]] (Patrician Rei Familiaris)
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* [[Pragmas]]
 
* [[Pragmas]]
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* [[Puppet States]] (Patrician Informationis)
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* [[Scandinavian Duchies|Scadinavian Duchies I]] (Quaestor)
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* [[St.Helaire]] (Aedile)
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* [[Shasarazade|Sithis]] (Lictor)
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* [[Tazistan]]  
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* [[Siempre]] (Censor)
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* [[Tresville]]
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* [[Soigacas]] (Proconsul)
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* [[Vitronia]]
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* [[Haor Chall|The ApostleCorp]] (Deputy Quaestor)
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* [[Vordania]]
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* [[The Heights]] (Deputy Censor)
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* [[Warrior Thorin]] (Tribune)
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* [[Valle de Mexico]]
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* [[Xiang Gang]]
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* [[Vox Augusti]] (Deputy Tribune)
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* [[Ylling]] (Patrician Rei Familiaris)
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* [[Winnipeg]] (Proconsul)
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* [[Ylling 3]]
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* [[Zang Zhadam]] (Lictor)
  
 
== The Accords==
 
== The Accords==
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''Full Version''
 
  
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''I. Preamble''
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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.'''''
  
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'''''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.'''''
  
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Through our common bond determined by our adherence to national sovereignty and the belief that the meritorious shall rise above, we likeminded nations assemble to heighten our prosperity through reason and integrity. Bound by oath we recognize and shall adhere to these Accords and will thus forth be known as the Meritocracy. We, the nations of the Meritocracy, therefore set forth these rules and instructions for our self-governance.
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* ''The Executors''
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Beginning with the Executors, they are comprised of the Consul, Censor, Praetor, and Quaestor.  
  
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''II. Membership''
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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.
  
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The title of Senator shall refer to the lawfully appointed representative of a nation that resides in the region “The New Meritocracy”, has sworn the Oath of Allegiance to the Meritocracy for their nation, and have been approved by a majority affirmative vote of the standing Meritocratic Senate. All membership is voluntary, and may be renounced at any time by the Senator of the nation.  
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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.  
  
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All member nations must accept the regional currency of the New Merit as legal tender for any and all international exchanges, at its current market exchange rate. It is at the nation's discretion whether or not the New Merit be accepted only in international exchanges, or whither it may also be accepted as the Nation's internal currency.
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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.
  
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''III. Leadership''
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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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''A. Consul ''
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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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As Amended on July 19, 2005
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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 Senators of the Meritocracy are to elect a Consul once every twelve weeks. All eligible Senators of the Meritocracy are to be on the ballot, provided that they are nominated and seconded by Senators in good standing. Eligible members are Senators of the Meritocracy who have completed a term as Consul, Censor, Praetor, or Quaestor prior to the election. Senators that have not completed a term as Consul, Censor, Praetor, or Quaestor may be eligible if they are sponsored by three members of the Senate in good standing. The member with the most votes at the end of three days shall be elected. Should there be a tie between the candidates with the highest number of votes, they shall be placed on a second ballot, and the member with the most votes at the end of three days shall be elected.
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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 Consul is responsible for the leadership of the government, and has the power to settle diplomatic issues and call for votes on the floor of the Senate.
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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.  
  
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''B. Executors''
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*''Expulsions''
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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.
  
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The Executors shall consist of the Censor, the Praetor, and the Quaestor. The role of the Executors is to advise and assist the Consul, to whom they are answerable, as well as oversee and maintain the daily functions of their respective Ministries.
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== Meritocratic Governmental History ==
  
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''1. Censor''
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===Former Consuls===
  
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The Senators of the Meritocracy are to elect a Censor once every twelve weeks. The election is to be held two weeks after the election of the Consul. All Senators that have been nominated by a Senator in good standing and have accepted their nomination are to be on the ballot, and the member with the most votes at the end of three days is elected. Should there be a tie between the candidates with the highest number of votes, they shall be placed on a second ballot, and the member with the most votes at the end of three days shall be elected.
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''Old (Charter) Senate''
  
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It is the duty of the Censor to monitor the Senators of the Meritocracy and new applicants, noting their eligibility to run for office, vote, and participate in the government. The Censor shall serve as, or designate one of the Patricians Informationis as the Prosecutor in all criminal cases, unless they are being charged with a crime against the Senate, in which case the Tribune shall act as the Prosecutor, and the Patrician of Justice as the Chief Justice in the Tribune’s stead. This office is answerable to the Consul, whose orders supersede those of the Censor.
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*[[Marcus Isles]]
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*[[Winnipeg]]
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*[[Thomasia]]/[[Eureka]] (Disputed)''
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*[[Britannia]]
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*[[Jasque]]
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*[[Winnipeg]]
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*[[Jasque]]
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*[[Argyres]]
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*[[Unistrut]]
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*[[Aesculapius]]
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*[[Eli]]
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*[[Glasguensis]]
  
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''2. Praetor''
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''New (Accords) Senate''
  
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The Senators of the Meritocracy are to elect a Praetor once every twelve weeks. The election is to be held four weeks after the election of the Consul. All Senators that have been nominated by a Senator in good standing and have accepted their nomination are to be on the ballot, and the member with the most votes at the end of three days is elected. Should there be a tie between the candidates with the highest number of votes, they shall be placed on a second ballot, and the member with the most votes at the end of three days shall be elected.
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*[[Aesculapius]]
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*[[New Hippograd]] ([[Sir Hippo]])
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*[[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]]
  
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It is the duty of the Praetor to handle all matters of internal affairs, including but not exclusive to commerce, banking, and trade. This office is answerable to the Consul, whose orders supersede those of the Praetor.
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===Former Vice-Consuls===
  
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''3. Quaestor''  
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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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The Senators of the Meritocracy are to elect a Quaestor once every twelve weeks. The election is to be held eight weeks after the election of the Consul. All Senators that have been nominated by a Senator in good standing and have accepted their nomination are to be on the ballot, and the member with the most votes at the end of three days is elected. Should there be a tie between the candidates with the highest number of votes, they shall be placed on a second ballot, and the member with the most votes at the end of three days shall be elected.
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''Old Senate''
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*[[Aesculapius]]
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*[[Cortath]] (2 terms)
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*[[Jasque]]
  
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It is the duty of the Quaestor to handle all matters of intelligence, including the investigation of new applicants, and managing the Meritocratic Intelligence Agency. The Quaestor shall oversee and coordinate extra-regional diplomatic matters, including the establishment of embassies, the receiving of foreign ambassadors, and the appointment of Legati to other regions. This office is answerable to the Consul, whose orders supersede those of the Quaestor.
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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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''C. Tribune''
 
  
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The Senators of the Meritocracy are to elect a Tribune once every twelve weeks. The election is to be held six weeks after the election of the Consul. All Senators that have been nominated by a Senator in good standing and have accepted their nomination are to be on the ballot, and the member with the most votes at the end of three days is elected. Should there be a tie between the candidates with the highest number of votes, they shall be placed on a second ballot, and the member with the most votes at the end of three days shall be elected. The Consul is ineligible for the position of Tribune.
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===Former Tribunes===
  
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The Tribune shall officiate over all criminal cases as Chief Justice, except those in which they are being charged with a crime against the Senate, in which case the Censor shall act as the Chief Justice in the Tribune’s stead, and one of the Patricians Informationis as chosen by the Censor shall act as the Prosecutor. The Tribune shall be responsible for interpreting the Charter and other legislation passed by the Senate, and at any time any Senator may request the Tribune to make a ruling on the correct interpretation of the law, or on the lawfulness of the actions of the Consul or an Executor of the Senate. The Tribune shall issue such a ruling, which shall have the status of legal precedent, which shall inform jurisprudence until overturned by legislation introduced by the Praetor.
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''Old Senate''
  
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''D. Aedile''
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*[[Thomasia]]
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*[[Camozayo]]
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*[[FreeTrade States]]
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*[[Tekari]] (2 terms)
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*[[New Clarkhaller]]
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*[[Hipposhire]] ([[Sir Hippo]])
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*[[Old Lutheran]]
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*[[Sexanddope]]
  
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The Senators of the Meritocracy are to elect an Aedile once every twelve weeks. The election is to be held ten weeks after the election of the Consul. All Senators that have been nominated by a Senator in good standing and have accepted their nomination are to be on the ballot, and the member with the most votes at the end of three days is elected. Should there be a tie between the candidates with the highest number of votes, they shall be placed on a second ballot, and the member with the most votes at the end of three days shall be elected.
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''New (Accords) Senate''
  
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It is the duty of the Aedile to administrate all matters of media affairs and the encouragement of foreign emigration.
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*[[New Hippograd]] ([[Sir Hippo]])
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*[[Warrior Thorin]]
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*[[Glasguensis]]
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*[[Soigacas]]
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*[[Objectivist Chimps]]
  
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''E. Patricians''
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===Former Censors===
  
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''Old Senate'': Winnipeg, Sanctuary, Winnipeg, Winnipeg, TheManStan, Free Trade States, Glasguensis, Eli, Hipposhire, Puppet States, Siempre
  
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The title of Patrician shall be granted to Senators that have proven their worth within a Curia, or have displayed exceptional merit in the Senate at large. There shall be a total of seven Patricians: two Patricians Legationis, two Patricians Informationis, two Patricians Rei Familiaris, and one Patrician Judicialis. Any vacant Patrician positions are to be voted on immediately following vacancy. Any Senator that wishes to do so may run for the position of Patrician and be placed on the ballot. The Senator with the most votes at the end of three days is elected. Should there be a tie between the candidates with the highest number of votes, they shall be placed on a second ballot, and the member with the most votes at the end of three days shall be elected.
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''New Senate'': [[Evans]], [[Puppet States]], [[Big D Baby]], [[Glasguensis]], [[Siempre]], [[Eli]], [[Objectivist Chimps]], [[Wegason|Glorious Wegason]], [[Siempre]]
  
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Patricians serve lifetime appointments unless they are appointed or elected to any Senate Office (with the exception of appointment as an Acting Officeholder); they resign; or are successfully challenged. Any Senator may challenge a Patrician for their position at any time with such exceptions as noted in these Accords. Following a challenge, the Censor shall call a vote, and the Senator with the majority of the votes shall gain or retain the title of Patrician. If the challenger loses the vote to the incumbent Patrician, they shall be unable to challenge any Patrician for a period of two weeks. After each challenge vote in which they are successful, Patricians shall be immune from challenge by any Senator for a period of one week.
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===Former Quaestors===
  
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In the event of a vacancy in the Office of Tribune, Aedile, or one of the Executors, the Consul is given authority to name a Patrician as the Acting Officeholder, but only until such time as a new election can be organized to fill the position for the rest of the term. During the period a Patrician is serving as an Acting Officeholder he or she shall retain the rank of Patrician but shall be unable to exercise its powers, and shall be immune from challenge. After the election of the new Officer, the Acting Officeholder will return to his or her previous status as Patrician.
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''Old Senate'': Freedomnia, Densim, Densim, Jasque, Argyres, Unistrut, Old Lutheran, Cortath, Cortath, Cortath, Jasque
  
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''F. Votes of Confidence''
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''New Senate'': Eli, Chronorica, Cortath, Afslavistakistania, Afslavistakistania, [[Posul|A Posse Ad Esse]], [[Novus Homines]], [[Greater Moldavi]], [[Haor Chall|The ApostleCorp]]
  
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It is the duty of the Tribune to call no-confidence votes against the Consul, Executors, or Aedile when a quarter of the Senate sign a petition deeming it necessary. In a vote of no-confidence, the Senate shall vote on whether the Consul, Executor, or Aedile in question should be forced to step down. Should three-fifths of the Senate vote affirmatively that the Consul, Executor, or Aedile should step down after the end of three days, the Consul, Executor, or Aedile in question shall resign immediately, and a special election held for their position to serve the remainder of the term.
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===Former Praetors===
  
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It is the duty of the Censor to call no-confidence votes against the Tribune when a quarter of the Senate sign a petition deeming it necessary. In a vote of no-confidence, the Senate shall vote on whether the Tribune should be forced to step down. Should three-fifths of the Senate vote affirmatively that the Tribune should step down after the end of three days, the Tribune shall resign immediately, and a special Tribunal election held to serve the remainder of the term.
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''Old Senate'': Eureka, Eureka, Jasque, Sanctuary, Sanctuary, Milesia, Corintur, Sogno, Bumpy, Aesculapius, Aesculapius, Yoco, Hipposhire, Yoco, Puppet States
  
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''New Senate'': Nuclear Industrial, New Hippograd, Corintur, Xiang Gang, The Great Commonwealth, Balanvinski, Nebutopia
  
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Legislation may be drafted by any Senator in good standing within a Curia. The Executor may veto any legislation within Curia, though the Consul may override the veto. The Executor and the two Patricians of a Curia shall discuss the legislation, and pass the legislation for ratification by the Senate entire, should there be a simple majority consensus to do so. The Executor and Patricians are forbidden from abstaining on legislation in Curia.
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===Former Lictors===
  
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The legislative process may also be initiated by the drafting of legislation by any Senator on the Senate floor, rather than within Curia. Legislation that goes through this process must be sponsored by at least two Patricians or Executors or combination of the two to pass to the Senate entire for ratification.
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''The office of Lictor (Defence Minister) was created under the Accords Senate on 5 February 2006''
  
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If the legislation is passed to the Senate, the Consul shall bring the legislation immediately to a vote. The vote shall span a period of no less than three days, during which all members of the Meritocracy shall be free to debate the article of legislation in a location accessible to all members of the Meritocracy. At any point during the voting period, the Tribune may denounce the legislation as against the spirit of the law. If the Tribune does not do so, a simple majority is required to pass the bill unless the bill is an amendment to these Accords, in which case a 3/5 majority is required to pass the bill. If the Tribune does denounce the bill, a 3/4 majority is required to pass the bill. If the Tribune denounces the bill and it passes anyway, the Consul has the right to call for a vote of no confidence against the Tribune. If the no confidence vote receives a 3/5 majority, the Tribune will be replaced, and a special Tribunal election shall be immediately held.
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''Old Senate'': Thomasia, Prolific, B4kst4br, Qantrix, Evans, Unistrut, Eli, Dorado, Corintur, Jasque, Crazygirl, Eli
  
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All voting on legislation in Curia or before the entire Senate will be by open voting. The Censor will administer all elections for office, votes regarding the granting of membership to applicants, and votes of no confidence, unless the Censor is a candidate, in which case, the sitting Consul will choose one other Executor to administer the election.
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''New Senate'': Roman Nobiles (ACC), Unistrut, Anarchistic Cows, Sithis, Zang Zhadam
  
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No legislation shall infringe on a member nation’s sovereignty without the express permission of said nation’s legitimate governing body.
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===Former Magister Ludis===
  
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All bills passed by the Senate shall be stored within the Senate Archive.
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Old Senate: Sarda, Hipposhire, Aesculapius, Clayton Road
  
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''V. Curiae''
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New Senate: Cortath, Posul, Objectivist Chimps, [[Wegason|Glorious Wegason]]
  
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Curiae shall be broadly responsible for facilitating the discussion and ratification of legislation pertaining to internal and external affairs of the Meritocracy. Each Curiae shall be headed by the appropriate Executor, excepting the Curia Nuntii, which shall be headed by the Aedile. The Patricians Legationis shall be associated with the Curia Legationist; the Patricians Informationis shall be associated with the Curia Informationis; the Patricians Rei Familiaris shall be associated with the Curia Rei Familiaris.
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===Former Aediles===
  
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''A. Curia Legationis''  
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''Old Senate'': Altair, Altair, Xiang Gang
  
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The Curia Legationis, to be headed by the Quaestor, will be responsible for drafting legislation pertaining to security measures for the Meritocracy, as well as legislation pertaining to relations outside of the Meritocracy.
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''New Senate'': Saint Helaire, Soigacas, [[Posul|A Posse Ad Esse]], [[Wegason|Glorious Wegason]], [[Leg-ends|House Wins]], [[New Camedia]]
  
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''B. Curia Informationis''
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===Patricians Informationis===
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The Curia Informationis, to be headed by the Censor, will be responsible for drafting legislation pertaining to the rules of entry, census, membership information, and methods of communication within the Meritocracy. The Curia Informationis shall also be responsible for conducting all surveys of the region, including cartography, demographics, and whatever other information the Senate deems appropriate, and for reviewing and managing new membership applications.
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''C. Curia Rei Familiaris''
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*Seat 1 - Puppet States, Eli, Halmont, The Heights, Glorious Wegason
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*Seat 2 - Glasguensis, Big D Baby, Glorious Power, Siempre, Tazistan
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The Curia Rei Familiaris, to be headed by the Praetor, will be responsible for drafting legislation pertaining to the interaction of members of the Meritocracy, including what matters should be brought before the Tribune for adjudication. The Curia Rei Familiaris shall also be responsible for coordinating financial interactions between member states, including providing information on exchange rates, and maintaining oversight over any stock exchange that nations may develop.
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''F. Curia Nuntii''
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===Patricians Legationis===
  
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The Curia Nuntii, to be headed by the Aedile, will be responsible for drafting legislation pertaining to the proper distribution, content, and construction of domestic and foreign media documents prepared by the Meritocracy, and for the proper encouragement of immigration from other regions as prescribed by regional and world law. The Curia Nuntii shall also be responsible for preparing the Meritocratic Times for domestic and foreign distribution at an interval to be determined by the Aedile, and for the proper dispatch of material designed to encourage the emigration of nations to Meritocratic provinces, by all channels held legal by regional and world law.
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== ACCEL ==
  
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*The Meritocracy ACCEL [http://accel.jactivism.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=16 ACCEL Introduction]
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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.
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The Alliance of Capitalist Conservatives and Economic Libertarians, is an organization created by the Former Meritocrat Jasque.
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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.

External links

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