YN's Parliament/Legislature (Survey)

[Van Hool Islands]

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[b]What's the name of YN's legislature?[/b]
[b]Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two?[/b]
[b]Names of the houses?[/b]
[b]What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera)[/b]
[b]Number of members?[/b]
[b]Current speaker(s) (if applicable)?[/b]
[b]Current head of government?[/b]
[b]Which party is in power?[/b]
[b]Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with?[/b]
[b]What languages are spoken in your legislature?[/b]
[b]Voting system?[/b]


What's the name of YN's legislature? Parliament of the Van Hool Islands
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? House of Commons (alternatively Tweede Kamer)
What are members referred to as (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera MP
Number of members? 200 (150 geographical, 50 list)
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Rosa van Ogtrop
Current head of government? Ariella Aitken
Which party is in power? Progressive
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? Yes, with the Labour, Green Left, Socialist, and Unity parties
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Dutch and English
Voting system? Closed list Mixed-member proportional representation, based off New Zealand's voting system. Was first-past-the-post until 1998.

[Darmen]

What's the name of YN's legislature? The Parliament of the Republic of Darmen
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? The Parliament of the Republic of Darmen
What are members referred to as (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera Member of Parliament (MP)
Number of members? Currently 162
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Speaker of Parliament Alex Quinn
Current head of government? President of the Republic Tor Tong Lee
Which party is in power? The center-right coalition "Movement for a New Darmen"
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? Yes, the MND is in coalition with the Frente de la Libertad Valladar and People's Party.
What languages are spoken in your legislature? English, Legonian, Spanish, Cotdelapomais French
Voting system? Proportional Representation by Local Governing Area. The d'Hondt method is used specifically. Each LGA has one MP per 50,000 population.

[Alinghi Federal-Democratic Republic]

What's the name of YN's legislature? KonfederatenTag / Dieta Confederale / Diète Confederale / kонфэдэративнйй Собраниэ (Konfederativnyy Sobranie) / Confederal Diet / Konfederacia Dieto
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Bicameral
Names of the houses?
- Lower house (representing the people, 600 seats elected directly by the people): Volkshause - Camera del Popolo - Chaseau du Peouple - Пoплэнck Дoмa (Poplensk Doma) - People's House - Popoloj Domo
- Upper house : (representing the cantons, 4 seat for cantons = 172 seats, nominated from the cantonal governor): KantonalRat - Consiglio dei Cantoni - Council du Cantons - Kaнтoнэck Coвиэт (Kantonesk Soviet) - Council of Cantons - Kosilio do Kantonoj
What are members referred to as (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera Representant Citizen
Number of members? 600 the VH, 172 the KR
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? VH: Benée Toumes Jaquelun, KR (and acting a ce Vice-Beelzebub): Van Tier Kobronovoc Tromstoy
Current head of State? The Beelzebub Zachermann Russo Karl
Which party is in power? The Beelzebub is a memeber of Socialist Party, the Chancellor is an Indipendent
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? The anctual government coalition are composed by Atheist Democracy, Socialist Party,and Progressivist Party
Current head of government? The Chancellor Von Vogt Zimmermann Karl
What languages are spoken in your legislature? All 6 official languages: German, Italian, French, Alingo-Russian, English, Esperanto
Voting system? For the VolksHause, every canton have a tot of seat based on population, and the VolksHaus renew election based on result in a single canton the seats are assigned proportionally to the parites in the seats assigned in that canton.
In the KantonalRat after the election of a cantonal governor, he will appoint the 4 representative sho represent the canton in the KantonalRat

[Brilliania]

What's the name of YN's legislature? Brilijaanse Senaat/Senate of Brilliania
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? Senaat/Senate
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Lid van het Senaat/Senate member
Number of members? Currently 625
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? The role of speaker is currently vacant.
Current head of government? Jurizen Asjuri (SAGA)
Which party is in power? SAGA
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? CIB
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Dutch
Voting system? Since 2016: Parallel system with 6 multi-representative constituencies, each electing between 14 and 86 seats, and proportional representation using a modified D'Hondt system. Extra seats are given out to preserve proportionality.
Before 2016: Closed-list proportional representation with a modified D'Hondt system.

[Vionna-Frankenlisch]

What's the name of YN's legislature? His Majesty/His Imperial Majesty's Parliament
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? tricameral
Names of the houses? House of Commons, Noble's Parliament, Royal Upper Parliament
What are members referred to as? MPs
Number of members?The number fluctuates as nobles and MPs come and go, it would be impossible to pinpoint a round number but the current is 1011 out of 1300 seats possible
Current speaker(s)? Samuel Carstairs is the speaker of the Royal Upper Parliament. The speaker of the Noble's Parliament is Sir Henry Waters. His Imperial Majesty, the king, remains speaker of the Royal Upper Parliament.
Current head of government? Legally the Head of Government is the Prime Minister, Count Dochlov Zimmermann
Which party is in power? A Coalition known as the Imperial-Conservative Party is currently in power, the coalition combined the 301 seats of the monarchist Imperial Party and the 499 seats of the Conservative Party.
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? See above
Current head of state? His Imperial Majesty, King James I Turrell of Vionna-Frankenlisch
What languages are spoken in your legislature? The Common Language (English but IC combined with elements of German and Russian along with Latin)
Voting system? There are referendums every five years when people vote for their favoured party. Before each election, the party elects a leader from its ranks to become PM in case of the party's victory.

-Out of date, see my recent submission for accurate information-
-This was written when I was younger and even stupider than I am now.-

[Grand CSA]

What's the name of YN's legislature? Confederate States Congress
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Bicameral.
Names of the houses? The Senate and the House of Representatives
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Representatives.
Number of members? 650
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? 2
Current head of government? President Hunter Collins
Which party is in power? The Whig Party
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? The Liberal Party and Populist Party
Current head of government? President Hunter Collins
What languages are spoken in your legislature? English
Voting system? Congress elections take place every 2 years and last several months due to each states chosen election date. Political parties choose representatives that appear on the ballot for each state's election.

[Northurland]

What's the name of YN's legislature? The Privy Counsel
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? The Privy Counsel
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) "The Most Honerable" or "Member of Privy Counsel (MPC)"
Number of members? Various but ranges from about 600 to 700 at any one time
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Andrea Lykken (since June 2770 [2017 CE])
Current head of government? HM King Frans (since March 2766 [2013 CE])
Which party is in power? None, all political parties are banned.
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? No
What languages are spoken in your legislature? English, Norse and Latin
Voting system? None, members are appointed by the King himself and serve for life.

[Balkvla Islands]

What's the name of YN's legislature? Parliament
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? Parliament
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) MP
Number of members? 300
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Speakership rotates on a weekly basis between junior members of the majority party
Current head of government? President Tony Bell
Which party is in power? People's Party
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? Yes, with two other parties; Liberal Party and Social Democratic Party
What languages are spoken in your legislature? English or Balkvlain
Voting system? Proportional representation based on percentage of votes.

[The Kingdoms of Jhaugher]

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[TURTLESHROOM II]

What's the name of YN's legislature? Congress, Guided Under the Will of the Lord Jesus
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? Congress
What are members referred to as? Senator
Number of members? 499 +1 appointed Judgemaster
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Judgemaster
Current head of government? General Bubba Long II (by coup d'etat)
Which party is in power? N/A, legislature dissolved
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? N/A, legislature dissolved
What languages are spoken in your legislature? English
Voting system? N/A, legislature dissolved

[Cottony]

What's the name of YN's legislature? Dirlandic Althing.
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Tricameral, but none are at the national level.
Names of the houses? Regional House, Constituent House, Municipal House.
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Dirlandic citizens.
Number of members? ~200.
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)?
Current head of government? Ville Municipality Head Yoshiko McAdams (not national head).
Which party is in power? No parties.
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? N/A
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Dirlandic, English, French.
Voting system? Instant Runoff Voting.

[Gandoor]

What's the name of YN's legislature? The Forum of the Democratic Republic of Gandoor
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? The Forum of the Democratic Republic of Gandoor
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Member of the Forum is the official full title of, well, members on the Forum (example: John Smith, Member of the Forum) but Member as a title is the official short title and more commonly used (example: Member John Smith)
Number of members? 1000
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Head of the Forum Beatrice Rogers (It must be noted that, unlike the equivalent positions in other countries, the Head of the Forum is not considered a Member of the Forum)
Current head of government? Prime Minister Nikolai Olanovich Semenov
Which party is in power? New Democratic Party
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? No.
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Officially, any of our three official languages; English, Japanese, and Russian, can be used, although English is predominantly used.
Voting system? The D'Hondt method of party-list proportional representation is used for elections. Each of our eight administrative divisions sends 125 Members to the Forum.

[Flowrisa]

What's the name of YN's legislature? Imperial Congress
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Bicameral
Names of the houses? Citizen's Assembly for the lower house, Imperial Senate is the upper house
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Congressmen/women, senators
Number of members? 300 for the Imperial Senate, 600 for the Citizen's Assembly
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Theodrekro Anthes
Current head of government? PM Zora Dineva
Which party is in power? Byzantine Democratic Party (BDP)
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? Byzantine Green Party (BDP)
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Byzantine Greek, English
Voting system? Instant runoff voting

[Astrolinium]

What's the name of YN's legislature? The People's Assembly
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? N/A
What are members referred to as? Councillors (Latin: Vicomagistri)
Number of members? 12
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? The Honorable Enrietta Vlanqui, President of the 24th People's Assembly
Current head of government? His Majesty, King Attorio Maldive III
Which party is in power? N/A
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? N/A
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Latin, Aelian, English
Voting system? Block voting

[Alizeria]

What's the name of YN's legislature? The Parliament of Alizeria
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? The Parliament of Alizeria is tricameral - there are three houses
Names of the houses? House of Peasants, House of Nobles, House of Clergy
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) MPs (although this primarily refers to the House of Peasants)
Number of members? 160 in the House of Peasants (likely to be lowered to 100), while the membership of the other two houses is unknown
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Rt. Hon. Fran Baldwin MP
Current head of government? Rt. Hon. Jennifer Dixon MP
Which party is in power? The current government is a coalition between the Conservative Party and the National Party
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? Yes, with the National Party
Current head of government? You've already asked that.
What languages are spoken in your legislature? English
Voting system? First Past the Post for 160 single member constituencies

[Montesardo-East Adanzi]

What's the name of YN's legislature? Parliament of the Montesardi Republic (also Federal Parliament)
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Bicameral
Names of the houses? Upper House: Federal Council, Lower House: House of Commons
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) As "members of parliament" or simply, "mp".
Number of members? 340 Members in total, of which: 120 seats in Federal Council, 220 seats in House of Commons.
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Raven Claw
Current head of government? Prime Minister Silyania Strugnan
Which party is in power? NCP (National Centralist Party)
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? No
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Italian, Spanish and Common (English)
Voting system? Alternative voting for both Federal Council and House of Commons candidates.

[Chadtonia]

What's the name of YN's legislature?
The Federal Council

Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Bicameral

Names of the houses? The Divine House of The Elected Senate & The Divine House of The Elected Parliament

(Special Note: These are more colloquially referred to as The (Chadtonian) Senate and The (Chadtonian) Parliament

What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Members (of..)

Number of members? No less than 100 and no more than a total of 250 in each House. Currently all 500 seats are filled.

Current speaker(s) (if applicable)?

The President is the Chairman of The Federal Council. Currently, Prssident Sheila Abernathy is the Chairman.


Current head of government? The Federal Council is the Head of Government

Which party is in power? Currently, The People's Party

Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? Um... no.

Current head of government? Question was repeated. See above.

What languages are spoken in your legislature? English, French, Contemporary/Modern Chadtonian

Voting system? Excepting the President who has a term of 6 years, all members of The Federal Council elected by a people's regional ballot, fir a term of 3 years, and may serve repeated terms.

[Hashitoro]

What's the name of YN's legislature?
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Bicameral
Names of the houses? Lower: Legislative Assembly Upper: Legislative Council
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) MP
Number of members? LA: 215 LC: 65 (No nexus tying the sizes of the houses in a certain way)
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)?
Current head of government?
Which party is in power? Democratic Party
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? No, they have the majority (LA:127/215, 59.1% of available seats. LC: 37/65, 56.9% of available seats)
What languages are spoken in your legislature? English officially, although Japanese, Chinese, and French are also spoken (Members who don't understand the language being used have access to a system similar to what the EU Parliament uses.
Voting system? Single-member constituencies, using IRV.

[Kenmoria]

What's the name of YN's legislature? The House of Parliament
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Bicarmel
Names of the houses? The House of the People, The House of the Wise
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) MPs
Number of members? 535
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Amelia Carr
Current head of government? Marco Woodson (Prime Minister)
Which party is in power? The Democracy Party
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? No
Current head of government? Marco Woodson (Prime Minister)
What languages are spoken in your legislature? English and French
Voting system? Representative

[Ainin]

What's the name of YN's legislature? The National Assembly of Ainin
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Bicameral
Names of the houses? The House of Deputies (lower house) and the House of Censure (upper house)
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Deputies and censors, respectively.
Number of members? 452 deputies and 196 censors, for a total of 648.
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Renia Leokadia (SDP) is Speaker of the House of Deputies and Jean de Finistère (Ind.) is President of the House of Censure.
Current head of government? Prime Minister Marianne de Lotbinière (SDP)
Which party is in power? Hung parliament, SDP holds a plurality of seats.
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? The Social Democratic Party leads a governing coalition with the Citizens' Alliance and the Bloc for Rural Development.
What languages are spoken in your legislature? French
Voting system? The House of Deputies is elected through first past the post, while the House of Censure is appointed by provincial premiers.

[Tinhampton]

What's the name of YN's legislature? the Tinhamptonian Assembly (often just "the Assembly")
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? the Tinhamptonian Assembly
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) AM
Number of members? 149
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Ian Jones AM (elected after 2011 election; neutral but counted towards Social Democratic List in elections)
Current head of government? Mayor John Price AM (UCP)
Which party is in power? the United Conservative Party (UCP)
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? the Tinhamptonian Libertarian Party (TLP), the Free Democratic Party (FDP), and the Tinhampton First Party (T1P)
Current head of government? erm, yeah. why am I being asked the same question twice on this survey?
What languages are spoken in your legislature? English
Voting system? Closed-list PR.

[Hong Kong Commonwealth]

What's the name of YN's legislature? The Parliament Of Hong Kong
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Bicameral
Names of the houses? Senate(Upper House)
House Of Representatives (Lower House)
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) MP
Number of members? 70 in the Senate, 85 in the House Of Representatives
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Emily Lau MP (Democratic)
Current head of government? Prime Minister Joshua Wong (Elected in 2017)
Which party is in power? Demosistō, winning about 14 seats
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? HK First, People Power, NSWC, Labour, Civic, Democratic, PC and PTU
What languages are spoken in your legislature? English and Cantonese
Voting system? Proportional representation using the Largest remainder method in each of five constituencies

[Polerislavius]

What's the name of YN's legislature? Polerislavic Parliament (or just Parliament)
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? Polerislavic Parliament (or just Parliament)
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Members of Parliament (MP)
Number of members?

300 (potentially becoming 600)

760 seats (69 per voivodeship with extra 1 for capital)

Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Damianek Łukaszek Ignatowski (elected 2054)
Current head of government? Jozefinka Klaudia Augustyniak (elected 2056)
Which party is in power? Slawo-Polska United (taking 113 seats)
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? No.
Current head of government? Is this the same? I'm not sure on this.
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Polish (English and other Slavic languages also acceptable)
Voting system? Representative voting, I guess...

[Van Hool Islands]

OP has been fixed for those confused, didn't realise I hadn't fixed it already.

[Byzantium Imperium]

What's the name of YN's legislature? Senatus Romanus
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? Senatus Romanus
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Senator(s)
Number of members? 246
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Consul Gaius Lucius
Current head of government? Consul Gaius Lucius
Which party is in power? Parties are illegal in the Republic.
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? They do not exist.
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Latin
Voting system? Closed ballot first-passed-the-post.