Political Election Parliamentary Game: Asyaelom [IC]

[United States of Natan]

Oh, they aren't confirmed by the legislature? not exactly a democratic system...

Well of course, the system is not set into stone. Powers can be changed to an extent through bills and such but I’d be careful if you plan to introduce something like this in the future. If you get elected next election it will limit your powers yourself as Prime Minister.

Well I plan to consider it. I don't think we should be concentrating so much power into one individual. I feel it's important to support democracy, even at the cost of one's own political power. This is why I'm not a fan of parliamentary systems; they have a serious lack of separation of powers & checks and balances.

[Robo-Nixon]

Following the election results, and the pledges by the Democratic Party and Asyaelom Social Party to support the government, Prime Minister-elect Caitlyn Taper invites the two parties to form a 3-party coalition government. She also pledges the Socialist Union Party's support in the Senate to the Democratic Party's leadership in that chamber.

President of the Senate Vote
Allocate the votes of your Senators to which party should hold the position of President of the Senate
Conservative Party: 0
Democratic Party : 10

Minister Choices
Decide which party will hold the names of the Ministers of these positions. When placing your own party in the position, please provide a name
Defence: Michael Spearton
Home Security: Fatima Hamlin
Foreign Affairs: Democratic Party (to choose an appropriate candidate)
Home Affairs and Industry: Asyaelom Social Party (to choose an appropriate candidate)

[b] Faction Alignment [b]
Select if your party will align with either the government, opposition or stay in the crossbench for each of the two houses. For the Senate, please specify a party (Conservative or Democratic)
Senate: Democratic
House: Government

[United States of Natan]

Following the election results, and the pledges by the Democratic Party and Asyaelom Social Party to support the government, Prime Minister-elect Caitlyn Taper invites the two parties to form a 3-party coalition government. She also pledges the Socialist Union Party's support in the Senate to the Democratic Party's leadership in that chamber.

President of the Senate Vote
Allocate the votes of your Senators to which party should hold the position of President of the Senate
Conservative Party: 0
Democratic Party : 7

Minister Choices
Decide which party will hold the names of the Ministers of these positions. When placing your own party in the position, please provide a name
Defence: Michael Spearton
Home Security: Fatima Hamlin
Foreign Affairs: Democratic Party (to choose an appropriate candidate)
Home Affairs and Industry: Asyaelom Social Party (to choose an appropriate candidate)

[b] Faction Alignment [b]
Select if your party will align with either the government, opposition or stay in the crossbench for each of the two houses. For the Senate, please specify a party (Conservative or Democratic)
Senate: Democratic
House: Government

The Democratic party accepts this invitation, and shall also formally invite the Socialist Union Party and the Social Party to join the Senate-side government.

Also, OOC, Robo-Nixon, I believe you have 10 senators, not 7.

[Scottish Socialists]

Following the election results, and the pledges by the Democratic Party and Asyaelom Social Party to support the government, Prime Minister-elect Caitlyn Taper invites the two parties to form a 3-party coalition government. She also pledges the Socialist Union Party's support in the Senate to the Democratic Party's leadership in that chamber.

President of the Senate Vote
Allocate the votes of your Senators to which party should hold the position of President of the Senate
Conservative Party: 0
Democratic Party : 10

Minister Choices
Decide which party will hold the names of the Ministers of these positions. When placing your own party in the position, please provide a name
Defence: Michael Spearton
Home Security: Fatima Hamlin
Foreign Affairs: Democratic Party (to choose an appropriate candidate)
Home Affairs and Industry: Asyaelom Social Party (to choose an appropriate candidate)

[b] Faction Alignment [b]
Select if your party will align with either the government, opposition or stay in the crossbench for each of the two houses. For the Senate, please specify a party (Conservative or Democratic)
Senate: Democratic
House: Government

The Social Party thanks Ms. Taper for her support, and accept the offer for a coalition.
After an internal party vote, the Party has nominated Igor Gorbanak to be Home Affairs and Industry Minister.

[United States of Natan]

The Democratic party nominates Linda Elbert to be Secretary of Foreign Affairs.

[Arkhastok]

Post-Election Duties
President of the Senate Vote
The Democratic Party now holds the government after defeating the Conservative Party in the Senate which means a Senator from their party will be appointed as President of the Senate. The Democratic Party should choose a Senator to lead the government. The Chief Advisor will be of the Democratic Party, which is to be chosen as well.

Ministers
Economic and Budget: Renata Parish (Socialist Union Party)
Defence: Michael Spearton (Socialist Union Party)
Home Security: Fatima Hamlin (Socialist Union Party)
Foreign Affairs: Linda Elbert (Democratic Party)
Home Affairs and Industry: Igor Gorbanak (Social Party)

Faction Alignment
House
Government
Socialist Union Party: 19
Democratic Party: 13
Asyaelom Social Party: 6
Total Seats: 38/62
Opposition
Conservative Party: 14
Libertarian Party: 7
Populist Party: 3
Total Seats: 24/62

Senate
Government
Democratic Party: 11
Socialist Union Party: 10
Asyaelom Social Party: 7
Total Seats: 28/52
Opposition
Conservative Party: 11
Populist Party: 4
Total Seats: 15/52
Crossbench
Libertarian Party: 8
As-salam Social Party: 1
Total Seats: 9/52

[United States of Natan]

Post-Election Duties
President of the Senate Vote
The Democratic Party now holds the government after defeating the Conservative Party in the Senate which means a Senator from their party will be appointed as President of the Senate. The Democratic Party should choose a Senator to lead the government.

Ministers
Economic and Budget: Renata Parish (Socialist Union Party)
Defence: Michael Spearton (Socialist Union Party)
Home Security: Fatima Hamlin (Socialist Union Party)
Foreign Affairs: Linda Elbert (Democratic Party)
Home Affairs and Industry: Igor Gorbanak (Social Party)

Faction Alignment
House
Government
Socialist Union Party: 19
Democratic Party: 13
Asyaelom Social Party: 6
Total Seats: 38/62
Opposition
Conservative Party: 14
Libertarian Party: 7
Populist Party: 3
Total Seats: 24/62

Senate
Government
Democratic Party: 11
Socialist Union Party: 10
Asyaelom Social Party: 7
Total Seats: 28/52
Opposition
Conservative Party: 11
Populist Party: 4
Total Seats: 15/52
Crossbench
Libertarian Party: 8
As-salam Social Party: 1
Total Seats: 9/52

The Democratic Party shall choose as President of the Senate, Senator Nicole Stein. Further, Senator Tyler Ferrera shall be the Senate Majority Leader. The Party also invites the Socialist Union Party to nominate the chair of the Senate Majority Coalition (side note, we should come up with a coalition name; perhaps the Progress Coalition?) and we invite the Social Party to nominate the Coalition Majority Whip.

We also intend to introduce legislation creating the position of Senate President Pro Tempore, to preside over the Senate in the absence of the President of the Senate.

[Arkhastok]

Post-Election Duties
President of the Senate Vote
The Democratic Party now holds the government after defeating the Conservative Party in the Senate which means a Senator from their party will be appointed as President of the Senate. The Democratic Party should choose a Senator to lead the government.

Ministers
Economic and Budget: Renata Parish (Socialist Union Party)
Defence: Michael Spearton (Socialist Union Party)
Home Security: Fatima Hamlin (Socialist Union Party)
Foreign Affairs: Linda Elbert (Democratic Party)
Home Affairs and Industry: Igor Gorbanak (Social Party)

Faction Alignment
House
Government
Socialist Union Party: 19
Democratic Party: 13
Asyaelom Social Party: 6
Total Seats: 38/62
Opposition
Conservative Party: 14
Libertarian Party: 7
Populist Party: 3
Total Seats: 24/62

Senate
Government
Democratic Party: 11
Socialist Union Party: 10
Asyaelom Social Party: 7
Total Seats: 28/52
Opposition
Conservative Party: 11
Populist Party: 4
Total Seats: 15/52
Crossbench
Libertarian Party: 8
As-salam Social Party: 1
Total Seats: 9/52

The Democratic Party shall choose as President of the Senate, Senator Nicole Stein. Further, Senator Tyler Ferrera shall be the Senate Majority Leader. The Party also invites the Socialist Union Party to nominate the chair of the Senate Majority Coalition (side note, we should come up with a coalition name; perhaps the Progress Coalition?) and we invite the Social Party to nominate the Coalition Majority Whip.

We also intend to introduce legislation creating the position of Senate President Pro Tempore, to preside over the Senate in the absence of the President of the Senate.

Forgot to add that you choose Chief Advisor as well from your party. Edited it after you replied

[Arkhastok]

First Jobs of the Parliament



Federal Budget (Budget Minister)
The Budget and Economic Minister is instructed with the construction of a federal budget which the House will review. Income Tax is the main source of revenue for the budget, following this:
Lower Class 1: $3b per percent
Lower Class 2: $5b per percent
Middle Class 3: $7b per percent
Middle Class 4: $10 per percent
Upper Class: $12b per percent

The Income Tax Table is currently as follows. More brackets can be introduced.
Income Tax
Lower Class 1: 8%
Middle Class 3: 15%
Upper Class: 25%
Total Revenue: $429b

More taxes may be introduced as well through bills that may cover the cost of healthcare, education etc.

The budget is to be filled out and added to determine the surplus/deficit.

Budget Template

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[b]Federal Budget Proposal[/b]
Healthcare:
Education:
Defence and Border Security:
Justice:
Science Research:
Public Transport:
Welfare:
Foreign Aid:
Local Industries:
Surplus/Deficit:

The Income Tax Table can also be changed

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[b]Income Tax[/b]
Lower Class 1: 8%
Lower Class 2: N/A
Middle Class 3: 15%
Middle Class 4: N/A
Upper Class: 25%
Total Revenue: $429b

Bills
Bills can now be introduced by representatives in the house. Fill out the bill template to introduce as many bills as you want. A certain number of bills will be chosen by the Speaker to advance onto the Senate to be reviewed and accepted. After a bill has been accepted, they will be presented to the Monarch by the Chief Advisor to be signed.
EDIT: Bills can be introduced via the Senate as well and it will be voted on there.

Code: Select all

[b]Bill Proposal[/b]
[b]Bill Name:[/b]
[b]Bill Description:[/b]
[b]Minister in which bill is directed towards:[/b]
[b]Estimated Cost:[/b]

[Arkhastok]

Riots Dissatisfied with Election Result



Riots have broken out in various parts of the country including the capital city of Anneiv and the state Capital of Cammon, Ivritts City. These riots are calling for an absolute reform of the election system for voting to be by districts instead of states and dissatisfaction with the election’s results of a leftist dominated Parliament. So far, dozens have been injured and an infamous case of the death of an unarmed man in which a police thought he was armed with an explosive device has reached national news.

The Chief Advisor and Prime Minister may convince King Rajas II to declare martial law as it will fix the situation quickly however production in the area will reduce drastically the citizens may protest at a later time against authoritarianism. A lighter version of this would be deploying more law enforcement to handle the situation, which may either calm it down or flare it up even more.

Alternatively, bills can be introduced or promised to be introduced to the public that will satisfy their viewpoints and possibly calm down the situation.

The solution is completely up to the Parliament.

[United States of Natan]

Forgot to add that you choose Chief Advisor as well from your party. Edited it after you replied

That will be David Berger.

So bills can't be introduced in the Senate? Also, does the President of the Senate have the authority to not bring house bills up for a vote?

The President of the Senate has announced that the Senate's first priorities will be to take up constitutional and electoral reform, but as for the left-wing majority in Parliament, the people have spoken, and that needs to be respected.

The chief adviser will recommend that the king make a televised appearance declaring that the election results are valid, and that while some may be dissatisfied, the people have spoken, and it would be undemocratic to demand that result be overturned.

[Jovuistan]

Jeremiah Watson @PopulistChair I strongly stand by the protesters fighting against the corrupt electoral system in place right now! Parliament should represent everyone in Asyaelom, not the few socialist regions! RETWEETSFAVORITE 3,5857,004

Jeremiah Watson @PopulistChair Will be asking Populist House members to introduce major legislation to reform our elections and give proper representation to the whole of the country! RETWEETSFAVORITE 2,9365,512

[Jovuistan]

Bill Proposal
Bill Name: Better Representation in Parliament Act (BRPA)
Bill Description: Reforms the electoral system, creating voting districts drawn based on population, and having seating in Parliament and election voting be based on these districts.
Minister in which bill is directed towards: Idk Home Affairs?
Estimated Cost: presumably none??

Bill Proposal
Bill Name: Protection of Asyaelom’s Industry and Trade Act (PAITA)
Bill Description: Creates a 25% tariff on Steel, 15% tariff on Aluminum, and 10% tariff on all other products that are produced in substantial amounts in Asyaelom.
Minister in which bill is directed towards: Home Affairs and Industry
Estimated Cost: idk

Bill Proposal
Bill Name: Defending Asyaelom’s Borders (DAB)
Bill Description: Imposes strict laws on immigration. Authorizes mass deportation of illegal immigrants.
Minister in which bill is directed towards: Home Security
Estimated Cost: idk

[Scottish Socialists]

Pavel Groznak @PGroz @PopulistChair Supporting revolutionaries is not always the way to go, you know. We support a peaceful resolution to this whole situation. RETWEETSFAVORITE 4,82212,754

[Arkhastok]

Forgot to add that you choose Chief Advisor as well from your party. Edited it after you replied

That will be David Berger.

So bills can't be introduced in the Senate? Also, does the President of the Senate have the authority to not bring house bills up for a vote?

The President of the Senate has announced that the Senate's first priorities will be to take up constitutional and electoral reform, but as for the left-wing majority in Parliament, the people have spoken, and that needs to be respected.

The chief adviser will recommend that the king make a televised appearance declaring that the election results are valid, and that while some may be dissatisfied, the people have spoken, and it would be undemocratic to demand that result be overturned.

Bills can be introduced in the Senate, the same way they can be introduced in the House. The Bills procedure will be explained in more detail later which will answer the President of the Senate’s authority question

[Scottish Socialists]

Pavel Groznak @PGroz Honestly, the people should stop trying to overthrow a democratic result and change the entire district system just because their party didn’t win. It’s wrong, it’s all wrong! Just stop! RETWEETSFAVORITE 1,8226,754

[United States of Natan]

Just a side question: What about constitutional amendments? How will those work?

Bill Proposal
Bill Name: National Electoral Reform Act
Bill Description: Section I. Created within each state, shall be districts pertaining to the election of members of the House of Representatives, each of which shall be of roughly equal population nationwide. Representatives shall be elected by their house district. A census shall be taken at a regular 10-year interval, unless Parliament shall by law appoint a different interval. The House districts shall be adjusted accordingly in the next election based on the census population.

Section II. A Department of elections shall be created, to be overseen by a Minister for Elections, who shall oversee the conduction of all Federal Elections.
Minister in which bill is directed towards: Elections
Estimated Cost:TBD

Bill Proposal
Bill Name: Cabinet Ministers Reform Act
Bill Description: To ensure the consent of all parts of the government, cabinet Ministers appointed by the Prime Minister shall first be subject to the Advice and Consent of the Senate before taking office.
Minister in which bill is directed towards: Prime Minister
Estimated Cost:$0

Bill Proposal
Bill Name: Executive Reform Act
Bill Description: To ensure the existence of a democratic system, In the following elections, the Office of Prime Minister shall be subject to direct popular election by the people. The Prime Minister shall no longer be permitted to be a member of Parliament. Should a vacancy occur between elections, the President of the Senate shall act as Prime Minister until a special election can be held. A Special election shall be called within one week of the vacancy, to occur within the next 60 days after the vacancy occurred.
Minister in which bill is directed towards: Prime Minister
Estimated Cost:TBD

[Arkhastok]

Just a side question: What about constitutional amendments? How will those work?

Bill Proposal
Bill Name: National Electoral Reform Act
Bill Description: Section I. Created within each state, shall be districts pertaining to the election of members of the House of Representatives, each of which shall be of roughly equal population nationwide. Representatives shall be elected by their house district. A census shall be taken at a regular 10-year interval, unless Parliament shall by law appoint a different interval. The House districts shall be adjusted accordingly in the next election based on the census population.

Section II. A Department of elections shall be created, to be overseen by a Minister for Elections, who shall oversee the conduction of all Federal Elections.
Minister in which bill is directed towards: Elections
Estimated Cost:TBD

Bill Proposal
Bill Name: Cabinet Ministers Reform Act
Bill Description: To ensure the consent of all parts of the government, cabinet Ministers appointed by the Prime Minister shall first be subject to the Advice and Consent of the Senate before taking office.
Minister in which bill is directed towards: Prime Minister
Estimated Cost:$0

Bill Proposal
Bill Name: Executive Reform Act
Bill Description: To ensure the existence of a democratic system, In the following elections, the Office of Prime Minister shall be subject to direct popular election by the people. The Prime Minister shall no longer be permitted to be a member of Parliament. Should a vacancy occur between elections, the President of the Senate shall act as Prime Minister until a special election can be held. A Special election shall be called within one week of the vacancy, to occur within the next 60 days after the vacancy occurred.
Minister in which bill is directed towards: Prime Minister
Estimated Cost:TBD

There isn’t really a constitution exactly (there would be, but for the sake of the RP to keep it simple I probably wont add one). Just present what-would-be constitutional amendments or subjects that feel like constitutional amendments as bills

[United States of Natan]

Just a side question: What about constitutional amendments? How will those work?

Bill Proposal
Bill Name: National Electoral Reform Act
Bill Description: Section I. Created within each state, shall be districts pertaining to the election of members of the House of Representatives, each of which shall be of roughly equal population nationwide. Representatives shall be elected by their house district. A census shall be taken at a regular 10-year interval, unless Parliament shall by law appoint a different interval. The House districts shall be adjusted accordingly in the next election based on the census population.

Section II. A Department of elections shall be created, to be overseen by a Minister for Elections, who shall oversee the conduction of all Federal Elections.
Minister in which bill is directed towards: Elections
Estimated Cost:TBD

Bill Proposal
Bill Name: Cabinet Ministers Reform Act
Bill Description: To ensure the consent of all parts of the government, cabinet Ministers appointed by the Prime Minister shall first be subject to the Advice and Consent of the Senate before taking office.
Minister in which bill is directed towards: Prime Minister
Estimated Cost:$0

Bill Proposal
Bill Name: Executive Reform Act
Bill Description: To ensure the existence of a democratic system, In the following elections, the Office of Prime Minister shall be subject to direct popular election by the people. The Prime Minister shall no longer be permitted to be a member of Parliament. Should a vacancy occur between elections, the President of the Senate shall act as Prime Minister until a special election can be held. A Special election shall be called within one week of the vacancy, to occur within the next 60 days after the vacancy occurred.
Minister in which bill is directed towards: Prime Minister
Estimated Cost:TBD

There isn’t really a constitution exactly (there would be, but for the sake of the RP to keep it simple I probably wont add one). Just present what-would-be constitutional amendments or subjects that feel like constitutional amendments as bills

Ok, then.

[Alberdi]

Ludwig von Mises @LvMises Seeing the protests that have broken out across the country, I hope that the Parliament can get to a peaceful solution. I, together with other members of the Libertarian Party, will be ready to consider and debate proposals to end this problem. RETWEETSFAVORITE 9383,627

Ludwig von Mises @LvMises As there are already proposals for an electoral system reform, the Libertarian Party's legislators will not present any new bills on the subject for the moment. If said proposals fail to address the subject, we will be ready to provide support by proposing new legislation. RETWEETSFAVORITE 6271,974

Ludwig von Mises @LvMises For the time being, our Senators and members of the House will work on legislation that we think could gain support from other parties. A number of bills will be presented as soon as possible, most likely after the current crisis is solved. RETWEETSFAVORITE 8634,174

Ludwig von Mises @LvMises We will also work hard to propose a good economic policy for the country. This obviously includes a balanced budget, as well as low taxation. We also plan to introduce different bills to take a more market-based approach for different systems or areas of our economy. We hope we can find common ground with other parties on these issues, that we consider really important for the country. RETWEETSFAVORITE 9364,379

[Robo-Nixon]

Prime Minister Caitlyn Taper will advise King Rajas II to declare martial law in Anneiv and Ivritts City to bring about public order.

The Budget Minister Renata Parish will also submit the Socialist Union Party's budget to its coalition partners, in order for them to propose amendments. The preliminary budget and proposed income tax changes:

Income Tax
Lower Class 1: 10%
Lower Class 2: N/A
Middle Class 3: 18%
Middle Class 4: N/A
Upper Class: 32%
Total Revenue: $540b

Federal Budget Proposal
Healthcare: $130.5b
Education: $106.8b
Defence and Border Security: $28.3b
Justice: $41.8b
Science Research: $18.9b
Public Transport: $43.2b
Welfare: $97.2b
Foreign Aid: $18.2b
Local Industries: $48.6b
Surplus/Deficit: $6.5b

[United States of Natan]

Prime Minister Caitlyn Taper will advise King Rajas II to declare martial law in Anneiv and Ivritts City to bring about public order.

The Budget Minister Renata Parish will also submit the Socialist Union Party's budget to its coalition partners, in order for them to propose amendments. The preliminary budget and proposed income tax changes:

Income Tax
Lower Class 1: 10%
Lower Class 2: N/A
Middle Class 3: 18%
Middle Class 4: N/A
Upper Class: 32%
Total Revenue: $540b

Federal Budget Proposal
Healthcare: $130.5b
Education: $106.8b
Defence and Border Security: $28.3b
Justice: $41.8b
Science Research: $18.9b
Public Transport: $43.2b
Welfare: $97.2b
Foreign Aid: $18.2b
Local Industries: $48.6b
Surplus/Deficit: $6.5b

The Democratic Party doesn't have many revisions. Our only suggestions are more brackets in the income tax, and more money for science research.

[Arkhastok]

The King Gives a Speech on the Riots



King Rajas II has took the advice of Chief Advisor Berger to not only make a televised appearance to the nation but to speak in front of the members of Parliament in Anneiv that the election results are valid and that changing the results would mean "disgracing the most important freedom available in Asyaelom". The King has announced he will refuse any bills that will change the results of the election that has already been done, but will sign bills that seek to reform the system for future elections.

The King has also hinted towards martial law if necessary, taking the advice of Prime Minister Taper. While this seems unlikely if the situation doesn't get any worse, the King has threatened martial law if protesters begin to use even more violence and injuries or even deaths increase.

Other than these two points, the King seeks to maintain a neutral stance on the matter and act "purely for the safety and freedom of the Asyae people".

[Robo-Nixon]

Federal Budget Proposal -Submitted to Parliament-
Healthcare: $128.5b
Education: $106.8b
Defence and Border Security: $26.3b
Justice: $41.8b
Science Research: $26.9b
Public Transport: $43.2b
Welfare: $95.2b
Foreign Aid: $18.2b
Local Industries: $46.6b
Surplus/Deficit: $6.5b

Bill Proposal
Bill Name: Revised Income Brackets Taxation Act
Bill Description: Instructing a parliamentary committee to oversee the creation of new appropriate tax brackets, with the aim being the creation of more efficient and fairer taxation system.
Minister in which bill is directed towards: Budget Minister Renata Parish
Estimated Cost: $1.5 million

[Scottish Socialists]

Revised Federal Budget Proposal (Awaiting comments from the Asyaelom Social Party before submittal to Parliament)
Healthcare: $128.5b
Education: $106.8b
Defence and Border Security: $26.3b
Justice: $41.8b
Science Research: $26.9b
Public Transport: $43.2b
Welfare: $95.2b
Foreign Aid: $18.2b
Local Industries: $46.6b
Surplus/Deficit: $6.5b

Bill Proposal
Bill Name: Revised Income Brackets Taxation Act
Bill Description: Instructing a parliamentary committee to oversee the creation of new appropriate tax brackets, with the aim being the creation of more efficient and fairer taxation system.
Minister in which bill is directed towards: Budget Minister Renata Parish
Estimated Cost: $1.5 million

A text comes in from Groznak himself.

Nah mate looks good go ahead and send it
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