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Warhaven
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Postby Warhaven » Tue Oct 31, 2017 11:20 pm

What's the name of YN's legislature? The Central Bureaucracy
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? no houses, consists solely of departments and Red Tape.
Names of the houses? No houses. Central Bureaucracy ran by Executive Department.
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Bureaucrats
Number of members? 10-15 BILLION. Children under 5 (or the equivalent age depending on species) are not permitted access to the Central Bureaucracy. It is otherwise impossible to distinguish between the government and society.
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? King Howard runs The Central Bureaucracy as Secretary of The Executive Department.
Current head of government? The Emperor, Pondera Miller.
Which party is in power?The Emperor is. The Central Bureaucracy does not permit the existence of political parties, factions, or other coalitions.
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? Not permitted under law.
What languages are spoken in your legislature? All of them. We have Universal Translators
Voting system? majority wins.

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Saeloun Hangug
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Postby Saeloun Hangug » Wed Nov 01, 2017 1:36 am

What's the name of YN's legislature? Congress of Saeloun Hangug
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Bicameral
Names of the houses? House of Commoners, and House of Lords
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Members of the House of Commons are refered to as Representative. Members of the House of Lords are refered to by their title of nobility
Number of members? 700 members of the House of Commoners (one for each prefecture), 1500 members of the House of Lords.
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Park Chin-lee Speaker of the House of Commoners (appointed by the Emperor). Ree Liu-il, Duke, Supreme Military Leader
Current head of government? Ree Liu-il, Duke, Supreme Military Leader (The closest concept to what he actually is is Shogun)
Which party is in power? Political Parties are prohibited.
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? N/A
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Hangug-eo (which is derived from Korean)
Voting system? First Past the Post, single constituency for the House of Commoners. Seats in the House of Lords are hereditary, primogeniture male preference.

Please note that all titles and names are nearest concept translations from the Hangug-eo language.
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Postby Sanctus Valentinus » Wed Nov 29, 2017 3:08 am

What's the name of YN's legislature?: The Diet
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? The Diet
What are members referred to as? Representatives
Number of members? 125
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Ignacio Belassi
Current head of government? Petro Giacinni
Which party is in power? the Christian Democratic Party
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? the Popular Party
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Italian and Latin
Voting system? STV is used to elect five members from each of the 25 constituencies

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United States of Natan
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Postby United States of Natan » Wed Nov 29, 2017 7:25 am

What's the name of YN's legislature? The United States of Natan Congress
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Bicameral
Names of the houses? Lower House: House of Representatives; Upper House: Senate
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Representatives/Congressmembers in the House, Senators in the Senate
Number of members? 10000 in the House, 262 in the Senate
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Bobby Randalls is speaker of the House, Trevor Jacobs is the Vice President of the country, and as such serves as President of the Senate
Current head of government? President Nicole Gross
Which party is in power? Democratic Party
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? There is no majority coalition in the Federal Congress, the Democratic Party has a majority by itself
What languages are spoken in your legislature? English, Hebrew (Natanian Hebrew)
Voting system? If you mean within the body, we use Unanimous Consent, Voting Machine, and voice vote. To elect members, we require for Congress, that candidates receive 50% of the vote, and if none do so, then a runoff is held later.
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Postby Agenca » Wed Nov 29, 2017 7:45 am

What's the name of YN's legislature? The Agencan Congress
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Bicameral
Names of the houses? Senate and House of Representatives
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Senators are referred to as "Senator" and Representatives are referred to as "Representative"
Number of members? 600
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)?
Current head of government? Commander Mary Smith
Which party is in power? Democratic Socialist Party of Agenca
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with?
What languages are spoken in your legislature? English, French, Spanish, and Mandarin
Voting system? Direct Election
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National Language:English
Founded: March 15, 2077
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Postby Gowinia » Wed Nov 29, 2017 8:18 am

What's the name of YN's legislature? The Parliament of Gowinia / Le Parlement de Gowinie / Þan Párlamǽnti déi Govinia / Parlameni'i Go'ovaniata
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? N/A
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? 400
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Jérôme Guidec'h
Current head of government? PM Patrick Arngilsson
Which party is in power? The GPOF (Green Party Of Freedom)
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? N/A
What languages are spoken in your legislature? English and French
Voting system? Majority wins
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Postby Viksberg » Wed Nov 29, 2017 11:28 am

What's the name of YN's legislature? The People's Council of Viksberg
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? N/A
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) MPC = Member of the People's Council
Number of members? 630
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Henri Viheraho
Current head of government? General Secretary Kjerstin Bjørnstad
Which party is in power? Workers' Nationalist Party
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? All of the leftist parties
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Finnish, Swedish, Russian, English
Voting system? majority wins
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Postby Sahsahlah » Wed Nov 29, 2017 11:39 am

What's the name of YN's legislature? National People's Chamber
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? unicameral
Names of the houses? N/A
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 (variable)
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? thèithèi lâthepos ♀
Current head of government? shêilethan uèide ⚧
Which party is in power? kkòlthet sor Omâiliel(young collective)
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? sor shàilâi êpal K'âpa(common people's hope); ânfen(freedom)
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Oièiros
Voting system? proportional representation
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Postby Uttland » Wed Nov 29, 2017 2:33 pm

What's the name of YN's legislature? The Republican Assembly
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two?Unicameral
Names of the houses? The Republican Assembly
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Member of the Republican Assembly
Number of members? 458
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Marshall Goodwin
Current head of government? Katherine Harper (head of government and state are one; the Chancellor)
Which party is in power? Right leaning coalition led by the Democratic-Conservative Union.
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? the Uttish National Party, the Party of the Republic, and the Social Traditionalist Party.
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Uttish (English)
Voting system? Each member is voted in every 2 years from their respective district. First past the post voting system.
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Postby The Great-German Empire » Thu Nov 30, 2017 6:11 pm

What's the name of YN's legislature? No single name, colloquially the Reichstag
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Bicameral
Names of the houses? Upper: Bundesrat, Lower: Reichstag
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Reichstagabgeordnete; Herr/Frau in Bundesrat
Number of members? Reichstag: 800 first-past-the-post, variable overhang (currently +168);
Bundesrat: Too lazy to count again
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Albrecht Landau
Current head of government? Reichskanzler Bernhard von Weißenberg
Which party is in power? Deutschkonservative Partei.
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? Yes, coalition with the pro-business Nationalliberale Partei and centrist Christlicher Verein.
What languages are spoken in your legislature? German
Voting system? First-Past-the-Post, then members from a party list get assigned to "Overhang" seats which bring the Reichstag to proportional representation. Bundesrat: State Government-appointed officials.
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Postby Larencana » Thu Nov 30, 2017 6:56 pm

[What's the name of YN's legislature? The Senate
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two?
Names of the houses? Unicameral
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Senators
Number of members? 1703
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Allen Norma
Current head of government? George Zomos
Which party is in power? We do not have parties. Members have differing political philosopies of course but no parties exist per say. Overall it tends to be mostly progressive though traditionalist and libertarian views are represented as well.
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? In the sense they have to find common ground yes but as their are no parties their is not any grand coalition per say.
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Larencanan
Voting system? Sortition. Senators are randomly selected from a census taken of people over 25. They serve a term or 4 years. The terms are set up so that every year 25% of the Senate is replaced.

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Postby Xmara » Thu Nov 30, 2017 8:18 pm

What's the name of YN's legislature? Orensdraken
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? Orensdraken
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Prátíndi
Number of members? 21. Broken down by province:
Nirina- 10
Kasai- 6
Voduka- 2
Melodia- 3
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Kokatou Palayor
Current head of government? Ávio Xanthopoulos
Which party is in power? Political parties are abolished in Xmara
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? N/A
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Xmaranese
Voting system? Every 5 years, an election is held in each province to vote for new representatives. The last election was in 2016; the next one will be in 2021. Term limits are imposed, so members can only serve 3 terms.
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Postby Hatterleigh » Thu Nov 30, 2017 8:26 pm

What's the name of YN's legislature? The Hatterleigh Council
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral, but two minor houses made for special or specific tasks also exist and work as a backup as well
Names of the houses? Main house is the Hatterleigh Legislature (Also known as the Hatterleigh Senate), the two minor houses are known as the Nexus and the 1st Senatorium
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? 560
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Not Applicable
Current head of government? William Botrum
Which party is in power? Conservative Party
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? No, they are powerful enough on their own
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Hatterleighish
Voting system? Citizens vote with voting machines. President is chosen by [CLASSIFIED], Representatives are voted on, and there is a considerable amount of aspects from Direct Democracy in Hatterleigh
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Postby Toropikaru » Thu Nov 30, 2017 9:46 pm

What's the name of YN's legislature? Karunese National Council(KNC)
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? KNC
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Ki'youjei; Councilman
Number of members? 162
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Mei Xin'ji
Current head of government? Prime Minister Eiji Konjarai
Which party is in power? There are no parties in Toropikaru
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with?
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Karunese
Voting system? Within the body every decision must be unanimous. Members are not elected into the KNC, they inherit it.
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Postby Novaya Equestria » Thu Nov 30, 2017 9:49 pm

What's the name of YN's legislature? Novayan Confederation Parliament (Tag: Parlamento ng Novayan Konpederasyon/Novayan Kompederasyon; Ger:Parlament der Novayan-Konföderation; Rus: Парламент Новаян конфедерации; Ger: Parlament der Novayan-Konföderation/Novayan Bundes; Jap: ノヴァヤ国会), also known as the National Assembly of the Novayan Confederation
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Bicameral (will soon be unicameral)
Names of the houses? Novayan Confederation 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) Member of Parliament (MP)
Number of members? 500
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? William Hughson
Current head of government? Prime Minister Maria Elizabeth Fernanda Marcos
Which party is in power? The Enlightened Socialist Novayan Workers' Party is the current party in power.
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? The Ushi Party, the Ultranationalist Party (think of the moderate, parliamentary Ultranationalists under Boris Vorshevsky), the Nationalist Party, the Federalist Party, the Coalition Party, and the Egalitarian Party
What languages are spoken in your legislature? English, Russian, German, Japanese, Filipino
Voting system? Elections took place every 6 years.
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Postby Merni » Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:05 pm

What's the name of YN's legislature? The Mernian Parliament
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral.
Names of the houses? It's just called Parliament. If only the non-elected members are summoned, then it's a Lords Session of Parliament. If only the elected members are summoned, it's a Commons Session. If all members are summoned, it's a Full Session.
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) The Right Honourable (name), Member of Parliament (MP)
Number of members? Total of 196, consisting of 128 elected, 68 non-elected.
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? The Rt Hon Torkes Setores.
Current head of government? His Majesty the Emperor, Xaranas IV Potenos
Which party is in power? No parties are allowed in Parliament. (They are allowed in provincial assemblies)
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? See above.
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Qersole, Kotenian, English.
Voting system? The 128 elected members are elected every six years by all adults above 21, by single transferable vote.
The non-elected members consist of 16 members of the Imperial Council (consisting of 15 heads, or Chancellors, of departments, or Chancelleries, and the Emperor ), 16 members of the Provincial Council (one member appointed by the governor of each province, to represent that province's needs to the Emperor), 16 members elected from the Provincial assemblies), and 20 life peers (dukes, &c., a few of whom have seats in Parliament)
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Postby Avinaa » Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:49 pm

What's the name of YN's legislature? The National Assembly
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Bicameral
Names of the houses? House of Represenatives (lower), Senate (upper)
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Members of the House are referred to as "MPs" and members of Senate are called senators.
Number of members? 350 MPs, and 160 Senators
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Harold Gates (House Speaker, Conservatives), Kerry Meredith (Senate President, New Democrats)
Current head of government? MP John Black (Conservatives)
Which party is in power? National Conservatives, New Democrats, and Socialist-Greens.
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? National Conservatives and New Democrats are currently in a coalition government. The Socialist-Greens bloc won the presidency (an empowered head of state) in the 2016 elections.
What languages are spoken in your legislature? English
Voting system? Mixed Member Proportional and party lists. 250 MPs are elected by single member FPTP constituency seats, and a further 100 are elected under a proportional party list vote. In the 160 member Senate each state gets 3 senators (120 senators) elected in staggered terms. Two elected in off-year elections and one elected during a presidential election. The remaining 40 seats are filled under a party list vote proportional to the national popular vote.

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Postby Seredina » Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:50 pm

What's the name of YN's legislature? Rada Seredinji (“Parliament of Seredina”)
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? N/A
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Medlam Rada (formal), Radnik (informal)
Number of members? 100
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Johan Bershov (since 22 Oct 2012)
Current head of government? Stefan Tjinevnik (since 20 Nov 2017)
Which party is in power? Freedom & Democracy (SiD) and National Party (NPS)
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? Coalition between SiD and NPS.
What languages are spoken in your legislature? One - Seredinan
Voting system? Mixed-member proportional representation: 50 members are elected by first-past-the-post in single-member electoral districts and the remaining 50 members are elected from a nationwide party-list with parties winning over 5% of the vote qualifying for seats.

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Postby Norstien » Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:15 pm

What's the name of YN's legislature? Den Storting
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Bicameral
Names of the houses? Council of Elected Representatives and the Estates-Deputies
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Councilmemeber/man/person/woman and Deputy
Number of members? 244
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Head Councilman Jer Ponskomen and Chief Deputy Sir Ellan Svendearren
Current head of government? Head Councilman Jer Ponskomen
Which party is in power? Liberal Party
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? No
What languages are spoken in your legislature? English and Nors
Voting system? Electronic Three-Choice

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Postby Channel Islands Federation » Sat Dec 02, 2017 1:40 pm

What's the name of YN's legislature? Federal Assembly of the Channel Islands
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? Federal Assembly
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) MFA (Member of the Federal Assembly)
Number of members? 30
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Barrett Kinsley
Current head of government? Roxana Hogarth
Which party is in power? Conservative
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? N/A
What languages are spoken in your legislature? English, French, Jèrrais
Voting system? First-past-the-post

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Postby Kiravian WA Mission » Sun Dec 03, 2017 11:10 pm

What's the name of YN's legislature? Legislative Commission (Áldakrívax Késtra)
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Unicameral
Names of the houses? N/A, unicameral
What are members referred to as? Commissioners (Késtrurya)
Number of members? 7
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Everolimus T.H.L. Tristéarin
Current head of government? We do not have a parliamentary system. The head of government is not part of the legislature.
Which party is in power? None, political parties are banned. All Commissioners are independents.
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? Not applicable
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Coscivian
Voting system? In theory, all legislation can be passed by a simple majority vote. However, every vote in the Commission's history has been unanimous.

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New Visayan Islands
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Postby New Visayan Islands » Mon Dec 04, 2017 5:25 am

What's the name of YN's legislature? The Visayan Federal Assembly
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Bicameral
Names of the houses? Senate/House of Assemblymen
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) Senators for members of the Senate and Assemblymen for members of the House of Assemblymen
Number of members? 25/125
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Senate President: Hyacinth Reyes; Speaker of the Federal Assembly: Dominic Cruz
Current head of government? Semi-directorial; executive power is shared between the President (Francis Cui) and the Visayan Federal Council
Which party is in power? Libertas Visayana
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? No
What languages are spoken in your legislature? English, Spanish, Mandarin
Voting system? FPTP for all seats.
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Omerica
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Founded: Nov 18, 2016
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Postby Omerica » Mon Dec 04, 2017 8:51 am

What's the name of YN's legislature?
    Estates General of Omerica (États généraux de l’Omérique)
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two?
    Bicameral
Names of the houses?
  • Upper house: House of Plenipotentiaries (Chambre des plénipotentiaires)
  • Lower house: House of Commons (Chambre des communes)
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera)
  • Upper house: plenipotentiaries (plénipotentiaires)
  • Lower house: deputies (députés)
Number of members?
    400 members:
  • 100 plenipotentiaries
  • 300 deputies
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)?
  • Upper house: Jean-Nicholas la Rouge [Liberal — Altomare]
  • Lower house: Martina Casanova [Socialist — Kingswood, Strathavon]
Current head of government?
    Prime Minister Alexandra Karamanlis
Which parties are in power?
  • Reformist Party (Parti réformiste)
  • Liberal Democratic Party (Parti démocratique radicale)
What languages are spoken in your legislature?
    English and French
Voting system?
  • Upper house: appointment by republican legislatures
  • Lower house: plurality vote in single-member constituencies
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Bruke
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Founded: Nov 21, 2017
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Postby Bruke » Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:48 am

What's the name of YN's legislature? Brukean Parliament
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Tricameral
Names of the houses? House of Deputies, Senate, House of Nobles
What are members referred to as? MP in the House of Delegates, Senator in the Senate, and Nobleman or Noblewoman in the House of Nobles
Number of members? 306 (200 MPs, 6 Senators, 100 Nobles)
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)?
Current head of government? Finhas Motuma
Which party is in power? Liberals
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? Yes, with the Royalist and National Parties
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Amharic and English
Voting system? Open list Semi-proportional representation for House of Deputies and Senate, House of Nobles is appointed by the monarch.

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Breheim
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Postby Breheim » Mon Dec 04, 2017 2:26 pm

What's the name of YN's legislature? The Parliaments.
Bicameral, unicameral, or more houses than two? Tetracameral.
Names of the houses? The National Assembly, the People's Assembly, the State Assembly and the Interest Assembly.
What are members referred to as? (like Representative in the US, MP in most parliamentary systems, TD in Ireland, et cetera) In the local tongue, as "Nasjonalrepresenant", "Folkerepresentant", "Storfylkerepresentant" and "Interessemann" respectively. They tend to be translated as just Member of Parliament.
Number of members? 320 in the National Assembly, 200 in the People's Assembly, 60 in the State Assembly and 150 in the Interest Assembly.
Current speaker(s) (if applicable)? Torvald Stadt (RP) in the National Assembly, Rudolf Irenvold (RP) in the People's Assembly, Marius Rikken (SWP) in the State Assembly and Hans Geyer (Ind.) in the Interest Assembly.
Current head of government? Vilde Gunnhildsdottir.
Which party is in power? Hard to say, really. The Republican Party has a plurality in the National Assembly and the People's Assembly, the Socialist Worker's Party has a plurality in the State Assembly, while the Interest Assembly is non-partisan. The President is Vilde Gunnhildsdottir of the Electoral League of Democratic Liberalism (which is the second-largest party in all three partisan parliaments).
Are they in a coalition? If so, what parties are they in a coalition with? Different Breheimian directorates and ministries are responsible to different parliaments, with the notable exceptions of the Presidency and the People's Security Bureau. The National Assembly is a coalition of the Republican Party and the Electoral Alliance of Democratic Liberalism, the People's Assembly has a coalition of the Republican Party and the Socialist Worker's Party and the State Assembly is a coalition of the Socialist Worker's Party and the Alliance of Radical Socialists and Farmers. The Interest Assembly is led by the "Liberal and Pro-Business Group", and informal political faction with ties to the Electoral Alliance of Democratic Liberalism, the Republican Party and the United People's Party.
What languages are spoken in your legislature? Breheimian.
Voting system? Proportional Representation with an electoral threshold of 5% (National Assembly), Single-Member Constituencies FPTP (People's Assembly), 6 multi-member constituencies with internal proportion representation (State Assembly) and direct appointees by corporations, trade unions and NGOs (Interest Assembly).

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