[Validity] Picked #560.1, must not have Autocracy policy
In a historically low candidacy turnout, only five people ran for five of the seats in the Lower House of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Legislature. The Lower House has been the only house of the Legislature since the Upper House was abolished. Seeing that under @@DEMONYM@@ law the legislature needs more than five members to form, political theorists from all over @@NAME@@ have descended upon your office to inform you of how they think this crisis should be dealt with.
[Option] "There is an extremely simple solution to this problem," states famous sortitionist, @@RANDOMNAME@@. "We should hold a lottery, with every @@DEMONYM@@ entered, and enough winners to allow for a functioning Lower House. That way, we will always have enough people to run the nation! While it will be expensive to keep track of every @@DEMONYM@@ in @@NAME@@, I think it's well worth the price of a real democracy. Don't you think so, @@LEADER@@?" @@HE@@ then slides a pamphlet titled Real Democracy: Sortition in Practice across your desk as @@HE@@ leaves.
[Effect] dementia patients and serial killers can serve together as legislators in @@NAME@@
[Option] "That is absurd!" yells famous General @@RANDOMNAME@@, now retired. "There is a much more civilized way to go about this than a lottery, @@LEADER@@. You should reinstate the Upper House." @@HE@@ starts fiddling with @@HIS@@ many medals, including the Order of the @@ANIMAL@@. "But instead of the Upper House being elected, you, @@LEADER@@, should appoint prominent members of the military and other fields to the House. That way, there will always be enough people to form a legislature in @@NAME@@, and they will be smart enough for the job as well! Now, maybe you could, uh, give me a seat in the Upper House?" @@HE@@ bows extravagantly to you on @@HIS@@ way out.
[Effect] scientists researching cures for critical diseases are dragged away from their work to run the nation
[Validity] Must have a military
[Option] "Now, now, let's not be hasty," interjects @@RANDOMNAME@@, one of the five elected legislators, as he pushes past the general. "So what if there were only five of us running, each for a different seat? All that means is that the people want, uh, a smaller government! Yes, a smaller government." @@HE@@ starts eyeing all of the fancy-looking things in your office. "There is no issue with the low candidacy turnout, it merely means that we are the only ones interested in leading @@NAME@@!" @@HE@@ then places 100 @@CURRENCYPLURAL@@ onto your desk. "I'm sure we can come to some sort of arrangement, provided you enable our small, humble legislature to form officially," @@HE@@ says while quickly exiting your office.
[Effect] it is now common for the Speaker of the Lower House to also be its only member
[Option] "Why don't you just forgo elections and do it yourself?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely you can run @@NAME@@ without all these bumbling idiots, right? I mean, seriously, if they can't be bothered to rule themselves, that shows that they shouldn't have that privilege! Without all of this political posturing, you could get so much more done!" He stops and looks around the room, admiring all of your stuff. "And maybe if you have the time while doing an amazing job of ruling @@NAME@@, you could give me some money?" He then sits in an armchair and starts to read a book called Embezzlement for Idiots.
[Effect] the average amount of proxy bank accounts owned by a @@DEMONYM@@ is 20
[Title] Am I the Senate?
[Validity] Picked #560.1, must not have Autocracy policy
[Description] In a historically low candidacy turnout, only five people ran for five seats of the Lower House of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Legislature. The Lower House has been the only house of the Legislature since the Upper House was abolished. Seeing that under @@DEMONYM@@ law the legislature needs more than five members to form, political theorists from all over @@NAME@@ have descended upon your office to inform you of how they think this crisis should be dealt with.
[Option] "There is a quite simple solution to this problem" states famous sortitionist, @@RANDOMNAME@@. "We should hold a lottery, with every @@DEMONYM@@ entered, and enough winners to allow for a functioning Lower House. That way, we will always have enough people to run the nation! While it will be expensive to keep track of every @@DEMONYM@@ in @@NAME@@, I think it's well worth the price of a functioning democracy. Don't you think so, @@LEADER@@?" @@HE@@ then slides a pamphlet titled Real Democracy: Sortition in Practice across your desk as @@HE@@ leaves.
[Effect] even dementia patients can be legislators in @@NAME@@
[Option] "That is absurd!" yells famous General @@RANDOMNAME@@, now retired. "There is a much more civilized way to go about this than a lottery, @@LEADER@@. That way is the reinstatement of the Upper House." @@HE@@ starts fiddling with @@HIS@@ many medals, including the Order of the @@ANIMAL@@. "But instead of the Upper House being elected, you, @@LEADER@@, should appoint prominent members of the military and other fields to the House. That way, there will always be enough people to form a legislature in @@NAME@@, and they will be smart enough for the job as well! Now, maybe you could, uh, give me a seat in the Upper House?" @@HE@@ bows extravagantly to you on @@HIS@@ way out.
[Effect] scientists researching cures for critical diseases are dragged away from their work to run the nation
[Option] "Now, now, let's not be hasty," interjects @@RANDOMNAME@@, one of the five "elected" legislators, as he pushes past the general. "So what if there were only five of us running, each for a different seat? All that means is that the people want, uh, a smaller government! Yes, a smaller government." @@HE@@ starts eyeing all of the fancy-looking things in your office. "There is no issue with the low candidacy turnout, it merely means that we are the only ones interested in leading @@NAME@@!" @@HE@@ then places 100 @@CURRENCYPLURAL@@ onto your desk. "I'm sure we can come to some sort of arrangement, provided you enable our small, humble legislature to form officially." @@HE@@ says, while quickly exiting your office.
[Effect] in @@NAME@@ it is now common for the Speaker of the Lower House to also be its only member
[Option] "Why don't you just forgo elections and just do it yourself?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely you can run @@NAME@@ without all these bumbling idiots, right? I mean, seriously, if they can't be bothered to rule themselves, that just shows that they shouldn't have that privilege! Without all of this political posturing, you could also get so much more done!" He stops and looks around the room, admiring all of your stuff. "And maybe if you have the time while doing an amazing job of ruling @@NAME@@, you could give me some money?" He then sits in an armchair and starts to read a book called Embezzlement for Idiots.
[Effect] the average amount of proxy bank accounts owned by a @@DEMONYM@@ is around 20
[Validity] Picked #560.1, must not have Autocracy policy
[Description] In a historically low candidacy turnout, only five people ran for five seats of the Lower House of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Legislature. The Lower House has been the only house of the Legislature since the Upper House was abolished. Seeing that under @@DEMONYM@@ law the legislature needs more than five members to form, political theorists from all over @@NAME@@ have descended upon your office to inform you of how they think this crisis should be dealt with.
[Option] "There is a quite simple solution to this problem" states famous sortitionist, @@RANDOMNAME@@. "We should hold a lottery, with every @@DEMONYM@@ entered, and enough winners to allow for a functioning Lower House. That way, we will always have enough people to run the nation! While it will be expensive to keep track of every @@DEMONYM@@ in @@NAME@@, I think it's well worth the price of a functioning democracy. Don't you think so, @@LEADER@@?" @@HE@@ then slides a pamphlet titled Real Democracy: Sortition in Practice across your desk as @@HE@@ leaves.
[Effect] even dementia patients can be legislators in @@NAME@@
[Option] "That is absurd!" yells famous General @@RANDOMNAME@@, now retired. "There is a much more civilized way to go about this than a lottery, @@LEADER@@. That way is the reinstatement of the Upper House." @@HE@@ starts fiddling with @@HIS@@ many medals, including the Order of the @@ANIMAL@@. "But instead of the Upper House being elected, you, @@LEADER@@, should appoint prominent members of the military and other fields to the House. That way, there will always be enough people to form a legislature in @@NAME@@, and they will be smart enough for the job as well! Now, maybe you could, uh, give me a seat in the Upper House?" @@HE@@ bows extravagantly to you on @@HIS@@ way out.
[Effect] scientists researching cures for critical diseases are dragged away from their work to run the nation
[Option] "Now, now, let's not be hasty," interjects @@RANDOMNAME@@, one of the five "elected" legislators, as he pushes past the general. "So what if there were only five of us running, each for a different seat? All that means is that the people want, uh, a smaller government! Yes, a smaller government." @@HE@@ starts eyeing all of the fancy-looking things in your office. "There is no issue with the low candidacy turnout, it merely means that we are the only ones interested in leading @@NAME@@!" @@HE@@ then places 100 @@CURRENCYPLURAL@@ onto your desk. "I'm sure we can come to some sort of arrangement, provided you enable our small, humble legislature to form officially." @@HE@@ says, while quickly exiting your office.
[Effect] in @@NAME@@ it is now common for the Speaker of the Lower House to also be its only member
[Option] "Why don't you just forgo elections and just do it yourself?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely you can run @@NAME@@ without all these bumbling idiots, right? I mean, seriously, if they can't be bothered to rule themselves, that just shows that they shouldn't have that privilege! Without all of this political posturing, you could also get so much more done!" He stops and looks around the room, admiring all of your stuff. "And maybe if you have the time while doing an amazing job of ruling @@NAME@@, you could give me some money?" He then sits in an armchair and starts to read a book called Embezzlement for Idiots.
[Effect] the average amount of proxy bank accounts owned by a @@DEMONYM@@ is around 20
[Title] Am I the Senate?
[Validity] Picked #560.1, must not have Autocracy policy
[Description] In a historically low candidacy turnout, only five people ran for five seats of the Lower House of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Legislature. The Lower House has been the only house of the Legislature since the Upper House was abolished. Seeing that under @@DEMONYM@@ law the legislature needs more than five members to form, political theorists from all over @@NAME@@ have descended upon your office to inform you of how they think this crisis should be dealt with.
[Option] "There is a quite simple solution to this problem" states famous sortitionist, @@RANDOMNAME@@. "We should hold a lottery, with every @@DEMONYM@@ entered, and enough winners to allow for a functioning Lower House. That way, we will always have enough people to run the nation! While it will be expensive to keep track of every @@DEMONYM@@ in @@NAME@@, I think it's well worth the price of a functioning democracy. Don't you think so, @@LEADER@@?" @@HE@@ then slides a pamphlet titled Real Democracy: Sortition in Practice across your desk as @@HE@@ leaves.
[Effect] Legalese is now taught as a language to prepare @@DEMONYMPLURAL@@ in case they are selected for office
[Option] "That is absurd!" yells famous General @@RANDOMNAME@@, now retired. "There is a much more civilized way to go about this than a lottery, @@LEADER@@. That way is the reinstatement the Upper House." @@HE@@ starts fiddling with @@HIS@@ many medals, including the Order of the @@ANIMAL@@. "But instead of the Upper House being elected, you, @@LEADER@@, should appoint prominent members of the military and other fields to the House. That way, there will always be enough people to form a legislature in @@NAME@@, and they will be smart enough for the job as well! Now, maybe you could, uh, give me a seat in the Upper House?" @@HE@@ bows extravagantly to you on @@HIS@@ way out.
[Effect] scientists researching cures for critical diseases are dragged away from their work to run the nation
[Option] "Now, now, let's not be hasty," interjects @@RANDOMNAME@@, one of the five "elected" legislators, as he pushes past the general. "So what if there were only five of us running, each for a different seat? All that means is that the people want, uh, a smaller government! Yes, a smaller government." @@HE@@ starts eyeing all of the fancy-looking things in your office. "There is no issue with the low candidacy turnout, it merely means that we are the only ones interested in leading @@NAME@@!" @@HE@@ then places 100 @@CURRENCYPLURAL@@ onto your desk. "I'm sure we can come to some sort of 'arrangement, provided you enable our small, humble legislature to form officially." @@HE@@ says, while quickly exiting your office.
[Effect] in @@NAME@@ it is now common for the Speaker of the Lower House to also be its only member
[Option] "Why don't you just forgo elections and just do it yourself?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely you can run @@NAME@@ without all these bumbling idiots, right? I mean, seriously, if they can't be bothered to rule themselves, that just shows that they shouldn't have that privilege! Without all of this political posturing, you could also get so much more done!" He stops and looks around the room, admiring all of your stuff. "And maybe if you have the time while doing an amazing job of ruling @@NAME@@, you could give me some money?" He then sits in an armchair and starts to read a book called Embezzlement for Idiots.
[Effect] the average amount of proxy bank accounts owned by a @@DEMONYM@@ is around 20
[Validity] Picked #560.1, must not have Autocracy policy
[Description] In a historically low candidacy turnout, only five people ran for five seats of the Lower House of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Legislature. The Lower House has been the only house of the Legislature since the Upper House was abolished. Seeing that under @@DEMONYM@@ law the legislature needs more than five members to form, political theorists from all over @@NAME@@ have descended upon your office to inform you of how they think this crisis should be dealt with.
[Option] "There is a quite simple solution to this problem" states famous sortitionist, @@RANDOMNAME@@. "We should hold a lottery, with every @@DEMONYM@@ entered, and enough winners to allow for a functioning Lower House. That way, we will always have enough people to run the nation! While it will be expensive to keep track of every @@DEMONYM@@ in @@NAME@@, I think it's well worth the price of a functioning democracy. Don't you think so, @@LEADER@@?" @@HE@@ then slides a pamphlet titled Real Democracy: Sortition in Practice across your desk as @@HE@@ leaves.
[Effect] Legalese is now taught as a language to prepare @@DEMONYMPLURAL@@ in case they are selected for office
[Option] "That is absurd!" yells famous General @@RANDOMNAME@@, now retired. "There is a much more civilized way to go about this than a lottery, @@LEADER@@. That way is the reinstatement the Upper House." @@HE@@ starts fiddling with @@HIS@@ many medals, including the Order of the @@ANIMAL@@. "But instead of the Upper House being elected, you, @@LEADER@@, should appoint prominent members of the military and other fields to the House. That way, there will always be enough people to form a legislature in @@NAME@@, and they will be smart enough for the job as well! Now, maybe you could, uh, give me a seat in the Upper House?" @@HE@@ bows extravagantly to you on @@HIS@@ way out.
[Effect] scientists researching cures for critical diseases are dragged away from their work to run the nation
[Option] "Now, now, let's not be hasty," interjects @@RANDOMNAME@@, one of the five "elected" legislators, as he pushes past the general. "So what if there were only five of us running, each for a different seat? All that means is that the people want, uh, a smaller government! Yes, a smaller government." @@HE@@ starts eyeing all of the fancy-looking things in your office. "There is no issue with the low candidacy turnout, it merely means that we are the only ones interested in leading @@NAME@@!" @@HE@@ then places 100 @@CURRENCYPLURAL@@ onto your desk. "I'm sure we can come to some sort of 'arrangement, provided you enable our small, humble legislature to form officially." @@HE@@ says, while quickly exiting your office.
[Effect] in @@NAME@@ it is now common for the Speaker of the Lower House to also be its only member
[Option] "Why don't you just forgo elections and just do it yourself?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely you can run @@NAME@@ without all these bumbling idiots, right? I mean, seriously, if they can't be bothered to rule themselves, that just shows that they shouldn't have that privilege! Without all of this political posturing, you could also get so much more done!" He stops and looks around the room, admiring all of your stuff. "And maybe if you have the time while doing an amazing job of ruling @@NAME@@, you could give me some money?" He then sits in an armchair and starts to read a book called Embezzlement for Idiots.
[Effect] the average amount of proxy bank accounts owned by a @@DEMONYM@@ is around 20
[Title] Am I the Senate?
[Validity] Picked #560.1, must not have Autocracy policy, must have Paper Money policy
[Description] In a historically low candidacy turnout, only five people ran for five seats of the Lower House of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Legislature. The Lower House has been the only house of the Legislature since the Upper House was abolished. Seeing that under @@DEMONYM@@ law the legislature must have at least fifty individuals to form, political theorists from all over @@NAME@@ have descended upon your office to inform you of how they think this crisis should be dealt with.
[Option] "There is a quite simple solution to this problem" states famous sortitionist, @@RANDOMNAME@@. "We should hold a lottery, with every @@DEMONYM@@ entered, and enough winners to allow for a functioning Lower House. That way, we will always have enough people to run the nation! While it will be expensive to keep track of every @@DEMONYM@@ in @@NAME@@, I think it's well worth the price of a functioning democracy. Don't you think so, @@LEADER@@?" @@HE@@ then slides a pamphlet titled Real Democracy: Sortition in Practice across your desk as @@HE@@ leaves.
[Effect] Legalese is now taught as a language to prepare @@DEMONYMPLURAL@@ in case they are selected for office
[Option] "That is absurd!" yells famous General @@RANDOMNAME@@, now retired. "Under that joker's system, a frothing madman could become a member of the government! We need to be careful about who we choose to lead @@NAME@@. @@HE@@ bangs @@HIS@@ fist on your table. "We should reinstate the Upper House. But instead of it being elected, you, @@LEADER@@, should appoint prominent members of the military and other fields to the House. That way, we can make sure only the most gifted @@DEMONYMPLURAL@@ can participate in government, which will ensure our security. Of course, the Lower House will still exist, but the Upper House will be able to defeat any bills passed by that House." @@HE@@ bows to you on his way out.
[Effect] scientists researching cures for critical diseases are dragged away from their work to run the nation
[spoiler=Potential Option, but not sure. I will write the other Options as if it is being used.][Option] "I don't see why it needs to be an either-or decision," interjects your Minister of Excessive Compromises, @@RANDOMNAME@@, while he compromises between the wall and the departing general by getting out of the way. "How about, instead of reinstating the Upper House, you, @@LEADER@@, must approve all laws passed by the Lower House before they can become law? Also, you would have to repeal the law that mandates the size of the legislature must be more than fifty. That way, the will of the people gets heard, but there is a check on the Lower House, preventing them from doing anything stupid!" @@HE@@ then leaves, taking the stairs halfway down then hopping into the elevator.
[Effect] members of the Lower House are constantly fighting to be deemed "@@LEADER@@'s Favorite Legislator"
[Option] "Now, now, let's not be hasty," interjects, @@RANDOMNAME@@, one of the five "elected" legislators, as he pushes past the minister. "So what if there were only five of us running, each for a different seat? All that means is that the people want, uh, a smaller government! Yes, a smaller government." @@HE@@ starts eyeing all of the fancy-looking things in your office. "Now, if you could just, uh, repeal that law limiting the size of the legislature, we could start to get some laws passed." @@HE@@ then takes a stack of 100 @@CURRENCY@@ bills out of his pocket and slides it across your desk. "I'm sure we can come to some sort of 'arrangement'" @@HE@@ says, while quickly exiting your office.
[Effect] in @@NAME@@ it is now common for the Speaker of the Lower House to also be its only member
[Option] "Why don't you just forgo elections and just do it yourself?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely you can run @@NAME@@ without all these bumbling idiots, right? I mean, what have those so-called "legislators" actually done to help @@NAME@@? All they do is argue. Eliminate them, and ruling @@NAME@@ will be much easier! I'll help you get started." He grabs an important update from off of your desk and rips it to shreds. "And maybe if you have the time while doing an amazing job of ruling @@NAME@@, you could give me some money?" He then sits in an armchair and starts to read a book called Embezzlement for Idiots.
[Effect] the average amount of bank accounts owned by a @@DEMONYM@@ is around 20
[Validity] Picked #560.1, must not have Autocracy policy, must have Paper Money policy
[Description] In a historically low candidacy turnout, only five people ran for five seats of the Lower House of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Legislature. The Lower House has been the only house of the Legislature since the Upper House was abolished. Seeing that under @@DEMONYM@@ law the legislature must have at least fifty individuals to form, political theorists from all over @@NAME@@ have descended upon your office to inform you of how they think this crisis should be dealt with.
[Option] "There is a quite simple solution to this problem" states famous sortitionist, @@RANDOMNAME@@. "We should hold a lottery, with every @@DEMONYM@@ entered, and enough winners to allow for a functioning Lower House. That way, we will always have enough people to run the nation! While it will be expensive to keep track of every @@DEMONYM@@ in @@NAME@@, I think it's well worth the price of a functioning democracy. Don't you think so, @@LEADER@@?" @@HE@@ then slides a pamphlet titled Real Democracy: Sortition in Practice across your desk as @@HE@@ leaves.
[Effect] Legalese is now taught as a language to prepare @@DEMONYMPLURAL@@ in case they are selected for office
[Option] "That is absurd!" yells famous General @@RANDOMNAME@@, now retired. "Under that joker's system, a frothing madman could become a member of the government! We need to be careful about who we choose to lead @@NAME@@. @@HE@@ bangs @@HIS@@ fist on your table. "We should reinstate the Upper House. But instead of it being elected, you, @@LEADER@@, should appoint prominent members of the military and other fields to the House. That way, we can make sure only the most gifted @@DEMONYMPLURAL@@ can participate in government, which will ensure our security. Of course, the Lower House will still exist, but the Upper House will be able to defeat any bills passed by that House." @@HE@@ bows to you on his way out.
[Effect] scientists researching cures for critical diseases are dragged away from their work to run the nation
[spoiler=Potential Option, but not sure. I will write the other Options as if it is being used.][Option] "I don't see why it needs to be an either-or decision," interjects your Minister of Excessive Compromises, @@RANDOMNAME@@, while he compromises between the wall and the departing general by getting out of the way. "How about, instead of reinstating the Upper House, you, @@LEADER@@, must approve all laws passed by the Lower House before they can become law? Also, you would have to repeal the law that mandates the size of the legislature must be more than fifty. That way, the will of the people gets heard, but there is a check on the Lower House, preventing them from doing anything stupid!" @@HE@@ then leaves, taking the stairs halfway down then hopping into the elevator.
[Effect] members of the Lower House are constantly fighting to be deemed "@@LEADER@@'s Favorite Legislator"
[Option] "Now, now, let's not be hasty," interjects, @@RANDOMNAME@@, one of the five "elected" legislators, as he pushes past the minister. "So what if there were only five of us running, each for a different seat? All that means is that the people want, uh, a smaller government! Yes, a smaller government." @@HE@@ starts eyeing all of the fancy-looking things in your office. "Now, if you could just, uh, repeal that law limiting the size of the legislature, we could start to get some laws passed." @@HE@@ then takes a stack of 100 @@CURRENCY@@ bills out of his pocket and slides it across your desk. "I'm sure we can come to some sort of 'arrangement'" @@HE@@ says, while quickly exiting your office.
[Effect] in @@NAME@@ it is now common for the Speaker of the Lower House to also be its only member
[Option] "Why don't you just forgo elections and just do it yourself?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely you can run @@NAME@@ without all these bumbling idiots, right? I mean, what have those so-called "legislators" actually done to help @@NAME@@? All they do is argue. Eliminate them, and ruling @@NAME@@ will be much easier! I'll help you get started." He grabs an important update from off of your desk and rips it to shreds. "And maybe if you have the time while doing an amazing job of ruling @@NAME@@, you could give me some money?" He then sits in an armchair and starts to read a book called Embezzlement for Idiots.
[Effect] the average amount of bank accounts owned by a @@DEMONYM@@ is around 20
[Title] Am I the Senate?
[Validity] Picked #560.1
[Description] During a recent election, the Lower House, which coincidentally is the only house, of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Assembly, was narrowly taken under the control of the minority party. After forcing multiple laws on their agenda through the house, members of your party have called for the reinstatement of the Upper House, to end this, which has arrived on your desk.
[Option] "@@LEADER@@, I have always maintained that we need the Upper House precisely for this purpose. To ensure that our party remains in control-- I mean, to keep the Lower House in check." maintains Boris McConnell, while smoking a San Vitenzan cigar. "We need the Upper House, filled with members of our party- I mean filled with educated people, to keep the other parties from taking control- I mean, to place a check on the Lower House." With his face red, he then turns to leave and uses your favorite vase as an ashtray.
[Effect] political strategy has become irrelevant as @@LEADER@@ modifies the government to stay in power
[Option] "The reason we got rid of the Upper House was so the people could better express their will!" exclaims member of the Lower House, and leader of the minority party, @@RANDOMNAME@@. "There are currently @@POPULATION@@ @@DEMONYMNOUNPLURAL@@ living in our fair nation. If they elected us, it means they want us to make the law for them! It also means that they want a new party in control- no offense, @@LEADER@@." @@HE@@ starts fingering a golden ring on his finger that appeared suddenly. "And we don't want some stodgy old elitists stifling my agenda- I mean our democratic process, anyway. Right?" On @@HIS@@ way out, you could have sworn you saw @@HIM@@ swipe your favorite watch off of a bureau in your office.
[Effect] the "will of the people" is used to justify any questionable action of the Lower House
[Option] "I don't see why it needs to be an either-or decision," interjects your Minister of Excessive Compromises, @@RANDOMNAME@@, while he compromises between a pen or a pencil by choosing an erasable pen. "How about, instead of reinstating the Upper House, you, @@LEADER@@, must approve all laws passed by the Lower House before they can become law? That way, the will of the people gets heard, but there is a check on the Lower House!" @@HE@@ then leaves, taking the stairs halfway down then hopping into the elevator.
[Effect] members of the Lower House are constantly fighting to be deemed "@@LEADER@@'s Favorite Legislator"
[Option] "Why don't you just go the full mile and take over the place?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely you can run @@NAME@@ without all these bumbling idiots, right? I mean, what have those so-called "legislators" actually done to help @@NAME@@? All they do is argue. Eliminate them, and ruling @@NAME@@ will be much easier! I'll help you get started." He grabs an important update from off of your desk and rips it to shreds. "And maybe if you have the time while doing an amazing job of ruling @@N
AME@@, you could give me some money?" He then sits in an armchair and starts to read a book called Embezzlement for Idiots.
[Effect] the average amount of bank accounts owned by a @@DEMONYM@@ is around 20
[Validity] Picked #560.1
[Description] During a recent election, the Lower House, which coincidentally is the only house, of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Assembly, was narrowly taken under the control of the minority party. After forcing multiple laws on their agenda through the house, members of your party have called for the reinstatement of the Upper House, to end this, which has arrived on your desk.
[Option] "@@LEADER@@, I have always maintained that we need the Upper House precisely for this purpose. To ensure that our party remains in control-- I mean, to keep the Lower House in check." maintains Boris McConnell, while smoking a San Vitenzan cigar. "We need the Upper House, filled with members of our party- I mean filled with educated people, to keep the other parties from taking control- I mean, to place a check on the Lower House." With his face red, he then turns to leave and uses your favorite vase as an ashtray.
[Effect] political strategy has become irrelevant as @@LEADER@@ modifies the government to stay in power
[Option] "The reason we got rid of the Upper House was so the people could better express their will!" exclaims member of the Lower House, and leader of the minority party, @@RANDOMNAME@@. "There are currently @@POPULATION@@ @@DEMONYMNOUNPLURAL@@ living in our fair nation. If they elected us, it means they want us to make the law for them! It also means that they want a new party in control- no offense, @@LEADER@@." @@HE@@ starts fingering a golden ring on his finger that appeared suddenly. "And we don't want some stodgy old elitists stifling my agenda- I mean our democratic process, anyway. Right?" On @@HIS@@ way out, you could have sworn you saw @@HIM@@ swipe your favorite watch off of a bureau in your office.
[Effect] the "will of the people" is used to justify any questionable action of the Lower House
[Option] "I don't see why it needs to be an either-or decision," interjects your Minister of Excessive Compromises, @@RANDOMNAME@@, while he compromises between a pen or a pencil by choosing an erasable pen. "How about, instead of reinstating the Upper House, you, @@LEADER@@, must approve all laws passed by the Lower House before they can become law? That way, the will of the people gets heard, but there is a check on the Lower House!" @@HE@@ then leaves, taking the stairs halfway down then hopping into the elevator.
[Effect] members of the Lower House are constantly fighting to be deemed "@@LEADER@@'s Favorite Legislator"
[Option] "Why don't you just go the full mile and take over the place?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely you can run @@NAME@@ without all these bumbling idiots, right? I mean, what have those so-called "legislators" actually done to help @@NAME@@? All they do is argue. Eliminate them, and ruling @@NAME@@ will be much easier! I'll help you get started." He grabs an important update from off of your desk and rips it to shreds. "And maybe if you have the time while doing an amazing job of ruling @@N
AME@@, you could give me some money?" He then sits in an armchair and starts to read a book called Embezzlement for Idiots.
[Effect] the average amount of bank accounts owned by a @@DEMONYM@@ is around 20
[Title] Am I the Senate?
[Validity] Picked #560.1
[Description] During a recent election, the Lower House, which coincidentally is the only house, of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Assembly, was narrowly taken under the control of one of the nation's political parties. After forcing multiple laws on their agenda through the house, residents of @@CAPITAL@@ filed a petition for the reinstatement of the Upper House, to end this, which has arrived on your desk.
[Option] "@@LEADER@@, I have always maintained that we need the Upper House precisely for this purpose. To keep the rabble-- I mean, the Lower House in check." maintains Boris McConnell, while smoking a San Vitenzan cigar. "We need the Upper House, filled with educated men- I mean people, educated people, to prevent them from essentially turning @@NAME@@ into a dictatorship! We need a check on the people." With his face red, he then turns to leave and uses your favorite vase as an ashtray.
[Effect] reactionaries are for once happy as the good ol’ days come back
[Option] "The reason we got rid of the Upper House was so the people could better express their will!" exclaims member of the Lower House, and leader of the controlling political party, @@RANDOMNAME@@. "There are currently @@POPULATION@@ @@DEMONYMNOUNPLURAL@@ living in our fair nation. If they elected us, it means they want us to make the law for them!" @@HE@@ starts fingering a golden ring on his finger that appeared suddenly. "And we don't want some stodgy old elitists stifling my agenda- I mean our democratic process, anyway. Right?" On @@HIS@@ way out, you could have sworn you saw @@HIM@@ swipe your favorite watch off of a bureau in your office.
[Effect] the "will of the people" is used to justify any questionable action of the Lower House
[Option] "I don't see why it needs to be an either-or decision," interjects your Minister of Excessive Compromises, @@RANDOMNAME@@, while he compromises between a pen or a pencil by choosing an erasable pen. "How about, instead of reinstating the Upper House, you, @@LEADER@@, must approve all laws passed by the Lower House before they can become law? That way, the will of the people gets heard, but there is a check on the Lower House!" @@HE@@ then leaves, taking the stairs halfway down then hopping into the elevator.
[Effect] members of the Lower House are constantly fighting to be deemed "@@LEADER@@'s Favorite Legislator"
[Option] "Why don't you just go the full mile and take over the place?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely you can run @@NAME@@ without all these bumbling idiots, right? I mean, what have those so-called "legislators" actually done to help @@NAME@@? All they do is argue. Eliminate them, and ruling @@NAME@@ will be much easier! I'll help you get started." He grabs an important update from off of your desk and rips it to shreds. "And maybe if you have the time while doing an amazing job of ruling @@NAME@@, you could give me some money?" He then sits in an armchair and starts to read a book called Embezzlement for Idiots.
[Effect] the average amount of bank accounts owned by a @@DEMONYM@@ is around 20
[Validity] Picked #560.1
[Description] During a recent election, the Lower House, which coincidentally is the only house, of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Assembly, was narrowly taken under the control of one of the nation's political parties. After forcing multiple laws on their agenda through the house, residents of @@CAPITAL@@ filed a petition for the reinstatement of the Upper House, to end this, which has arrived on your desk.
[Option] "@@LEADER@@, I have always maintained that we need the Upper House precisely for this purpose. To keep the rabble-- I mean, the Lower House in check." maintains Boris McConnell, while smoking a San Vitenzan cigar. "We need the Upper House, filled with educated men- I mean people, educated people, to prevent them from essentially turning @@NAME@@ into a dictatorship! We need a check on the people." With his face red, he then turns to leave and uses your favorite vase as an ashtray.
[Effect] reactionaries are for once happy as the good ol’ days come back
[Option] "The reason we got rid of the Upper House was so the people could better express their will!" exclaims member of the Lower House, and leader of the controlling political party, @@RANDOMNAME@@. "There are currently @@POPULATION@@ @@DEMONYMNOUNPLURAL@@ living in our fair nation. If they elected us, it means they want us to make the law for them!" @@HE@@ starts fingering a golden ring on his finger that appeared suddenly. "And we don't want some stodgy old elitists stifling my agenda- I mean our democratic process, anyway. Right?" On @@HIS@@ way out, you could have sworn you saw @@HIM@@ swipe your favorite watch off of a bureau in your office.
[Effect] the "will of the people" is used to justify any questionable action of the Lower House
[Option] "I don't see why it needs to be an either-or decision," interjects your Minister of Excessive Compromises, @@RANDOMNAME@@, while he compromises between a pen or a pencil by choosing an erasable pen. "How about, instead of reinstating the Upper House, you, @@LEADER@@, must approve all laws passed by the Lower House before they can become law? That way, the will of the people gets heard, but there is a check on the Lower House!" @@HE@@ then leaves, taking the stairs halfway down then hopping into the elevator.
[Effect] members of the Lower House are constantly fighting to be deemed "@@LEADER@@'s Favorite Legislator"
[Option] "Why don't you just go the full mile and take over the place?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely you can run @@NAME@@ without all these bumbling idiots, right? I mean, what have those so-called "legislators" actually done to help @@NAME@@? All they do is argue. Eliminate them, and ruling @@NAME@@ will be much easier! I'll help you get started." He grabs an important update from off of your desk and rips it to shreds. "And maybe if you have the time while doing an amazing job of ruling @@NAME@@, you could give me some money?" He then sits in an armchair and starts to read a book called Embezzlement for Idiots.
[Effect] the average amount of bank accounts owned by a @@DEMONYM@@ is around 20
[Title] Am I the Senate?
[Validity] Must have answered Issue #560, and abolished the Upper House (don't know if that is a valid validity requirement)
[Description] The Lower House, which coincidentally is the only house, of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Assembly, was recently taken under the control of a single political party. After forcing multiple laws on their agenda through the house, residents of @@CAPITAL@@ filed a petition for the reinstatement of the Upper House, to end this, which has arrived on your desk.
[Option] "@@LEADER@@, I have always maintained that we need the Upper House precisely for this purpose. To keep the rabble-- I mean, the Lower House in check." maintains Boris McConnell, while smoking a San Vitenzan cigar. "We need the Upper House, filled with educated men- I mean people, educated people, to prevent them from essentially turning @@NAME@@ into a dictatorship! We need a check on the people." His face red, he then turns to leave and uses your favorite vase as an ashtray.
[Effect] An uptick in the purchase of monocles and vintage wooden canes has occurred.
[Option] "The reason we got rid of the Upper House was so the people could better express their will!" exclaims member of the Lower House, leader of the controlling political party, @@RANDOMNAME@@. "There are currently @@POPULATION@@ @@DEMONYMNOUNPLURAL@@ living in our fair nation. If they elected us, it means they want us to make the law for them!" @@HE@@ starts fingering a golden ring on his finger that appeared suddenly. "And we don't want some stodgy old elitists stifling my agenda- I mean our democratic process, anyway. Right?" On @@HIS@@ way out, you could have sworn you saw @@HIM@@ swipe your favorite watch off of a bureau in your office.
[Effect] Elections are commonly referred to as the "Battle of the Parties".
[Option] "I don't see why it needs to be an either-or decision," interjects your Minister of Excessive Compromises, @@RANDOMNAME@@, while he compromises between a pen or a pencil by choosing an erasable pen. "How about, instead of reinstating the Upper House, you, @@LEADER@@, must approve all laws passed by the Lower House before they can become law? That way, the will of the people gets heard, but there is a check on the Lower House!" @@HE@@ then leaves, taking the stairs halfway down then hopping into the elevator.
[Effect] Members of the Lower House are constantly fighting to be deemed "@@LEADER@@'s Favorite Legislator".
[Option] "Why don't you just go the full mile and take over the place?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely, you can run @@NAME@@ without these bumbling idiots! And maybe give me a generous pension too?" Security guards promptly appear to escort your brother out.
[Effect] Rumor has it that @@LEADER@@'s family suddenly came into great wealth.
[Validity] Must have answered Issue #560, and abolished the Upper House (don't know if that is a valid validity requirement)
[Description] The Lower House, which coincidentally is the only house, of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Assembly, was recently taken under the control of a single political party. After forcing multiple laws on their agenda through the house, residents of @@CAPITAL@@ filed a petition for the reinstatement of the Upper House, to end this, which has arrived on your desk.
[Option] "@@LEADER@@, I have always maintained that we need the Upper House precisely for this purpose. To keep the rabble-- I mean, the Lower House in check." maintains Boris McConnell, while smoking a San Vitenzan cigar. "We need the Upper House, filled with educated men- I mean people, educated people, to prevent them from essentially turning @@NAME@@ into a dictatorship! We need a check on the people." His face red, he then turns to leave and uses your favorite vase as an ashtray.
[Effect] An uptick in the purchase of monocles and vintage wooden canes has occurred.
[Option] "The reason we got rid of the Upper House was so the people could better express their will!" exclaims member of the Lower House, leader of the controlling political party, @@RANDOMNAME@@. "There are currently @@POPULATION@@ @@DEMONYMNOUNPLURAL@@ living in our fair nation. If they elected us, it means they want us to make the law for them!" @@HE@@ starts fingering a golden ring on his finger that appeared suddenly. "And we don't want some stodgy old elitists stifling my agenda- I mean our democratic process, anyway. Right?" On @@HIS@@ way out, you could have sworn you saw @@HIM@@ swipe your favorite watch off of a bureau in your office.
[Effect] Elections are commonly referred to as the "Battle of the Parties".
[Option] "I don't see why it needs to be an either-or decision," interjects your Minister of Excessive Compromises, @@RANDOMNAME@@, while he compromises between a pen or a pencil by choosing an erasable pen. "How about, instead of reinstating the Upper House, you, @@LEADER@@, must approve all laws passed by the Lower House before they can become law? That way, the will of the people gets heard, but there is a check on the Lower House!" @@HE@@ then leaves, taking the stairs halfway down then hopping into the elevator.
[Effect] Members of the Lower House are constantly fighting to be deemed "@@LEADER@@'s Favorite Legislator".
[Option] "Why don't you just go the full mile and take over the place?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely, you can run @@NAME@@ without these bumbling idiots! And maybe give me a generous pension too?" Security guards promptly appear to escort your brother out.
[Effect] Rumor has it that @@LEADER@@'s family suddenly came into great wealth.
[Title] Am I the Senate?
[Validity] Must have answered Issue #560, and abolished the Upper House (don't know if that is a valid validity requirement)
[Description] The Lower House, which coincidentally is the only house, of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Assembly, was recently taken under the control of a single political party. After forcing multiple laws on their agenda through the house, residents of @@CAPITAL@@ filed a petition for the reinstatement of the Upper House, to end this, which has arrived on your desk.
[Option] "@@LEADER@@, I have always maintained that we need the Upper House precisely for this purpose. To keep the rabble-- I mean, the Lower House in check." maintains Boris McConnell, while smoking a San Vitenzan cigar. "We need the Upper House, filled with educated men- I mean people, educated people, to prevent them from essentially turning @@NAME@@ into a dictatorship! We need a check on the people." His face red, he then turns to leave and uses your favorite vase as an ashtray.
[Effect] An uptick in the purchase of monocles and vintage wooden canes has occurred.
[Option] "The reason we got rid of the Upper House was so the people could better express their will!" exclaims member of the Lower House, leader of the controlling political party, @@RANDOMNAME@@. "There are currently @@POPULATION@@ @@DEMONYMNOUNPLURAL@@ living in our fair nation. If they elected us, it means they want us to make the law for them!" @@HE@@ starts fingering a golden ring on his finger that appeared suddenly. "And we don't want some stodgy old elitists stifling my agenda- I mean our democratic process, anyway. Right?" On @@HIS@@ way out, you could have sworn you saw @@HIM@@ swipe your favorite watch off of a bureau in your office.
[Effect] Elections are commonly referred to as the "Battle of the Parties".
[Option] "I don't see why it needs to be an either-or decision," interjects your Minister of Excessive Compromises, @@RANDOMNAME@@, while he compromises between a pen or a pencil by choosing an erasable pen. "How about, instead of reinstating the Upper House, you, @@LEADER@@, must approve all laws passed by the Lower House before they can become law? That way, the will of the people gets heard, but there is a check on the Lower House!" @@HE@@ then leaves, taking the stairs halfway down then hopping into the elevator.
[Effect] Members of the Lower House are constantly fighting to be deemed "@@LEADER@@'s Favorite Legislator".
[Option] "Why don't you just go the full mile and take over the place?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely, wise brother, you can run @@NAME@@ without these bumbling idiots! And maybe give me a generous pension too?" Security guards promptly appear to escort your brother out.
[Effect] Rumor has it that @@LEADER@@'s family suddenly came into great wealth.
[Validity] Must have answered Issue #560, and abolished the Upper House (don't know if that is a valid validity requirement)
[Description] The Lower House, which coincidentally is the only house, of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Assembly, was recently taken under the control of a single political party. After forcing multiple laws on their agenda through the house, residents of @@CAPITAL@@ filed a petition for the reinstatement of the Upper House, to end this, which has arrived on your desk.
[Option] "@@LEADER@@, I have always maintained that we need the Upper House precisely for this purpose. To keep the rabble-- I mean, the Lower House in check." maintains Boris McConnell, while smoking a San Vitenzan cigar. "We need the Upper House, filled with educated men- I mean people, educated people, to prevent them from essentially turning @@NAME@@ into a dictatorship! We need a check on the people." His face red, he then turns to leave and uses your favorite vase as an ashtray.
[Effect] An uptick in the purchase of monocles and vintage wooden canes has occurred.
[Option] "The reason we got rid of the Upper House was so the people could better express their will!" exclaims member of the Lower House, leader of the controlling political party, @@RANDOMNAME@@. "There are currently @@POPULATION@@ @@DEMONYMNOUNPLURAL@@ living in our fair nation. If they elected us, it means they want us to make the law for them!" @@HE@@ starts fingering a golden ring on his finger that appeared suddenly. "And we don't want some stodgy old elitists stifling my agenda- I mean our democratic process, anyway. Right?" On @@HIS@@ way out, you could have sworn you saw @@HIM@@ swipe your favorite watch off of a bureau in your office.
[Effect] Elections are commonly referred to as the "Battle of the Parties".
[Option] "I don't see why it needs to be an either-or decision," interjects your Minister of Excessive Compromises, @@RANDOMNAME@@, while he compromises between a pen or a pencil by choosing an erasable pen. "How about, instead of reinstating the Upper House, you, @@LEADER@@, must approve all laws passed by the Lower House before they can become law? That way, the will of the people gets heard, but there is a check on the Lower House!" @@HE@@ then leaves, taking the stairs halfway down then hopping into the elevator.
[Effect] Members of the Lower House are constantly fighting to be deemed "@@LEADER@@'s Favorite Legislator".
[Option] "Why don't you just go the full mile and take over the place?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely, wise brother, you can run @@NAME@@ without these bumbling idiots! And maybe give me a generous pension too?" Security guards promptly appear to escort your brother out.
[Effect] Rumor has it that @@LEADER@@'s family suddenly came into great wealth.
[Title] Am I the Senate?
[Validity] Must have answered Issue #560, and abolished the Upper House (don't know if that is a valid validity requirement), must not have Prohibition
[Description] After the Lower House, which coincidentally is the only house, of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Assembly, passed a law decreeing that every Saturday, every @@DEMONYM@@ must do a handstand for 5 minutes on the sidewalk, residents of @@CAPITAL@@ filed a petition for the reinstatement of the Upper House, which has arrived on your desk.
[Option] "@@LEADER@@, I have always maintained that we need the Upper House precisely for this purpose. To keep the rabble-- I mean, the Lower House in check." maintains Boris McConnell, while smoking a San Vitenzan cigar. "We need the Upper House, filled with educated men- I mean people, educated people, to prevent the rabble from making me do this!" He then proceeds to attempt a handstand in your office, but fails, knocking over your favorite vase.
[Effect] An uptick in the purchase of monocles and vintage wooden canes has occurred.
[Option] "The reason we got rid of the Upper House was so the people could better express their will!" exclaims member of the Lower House, and fervent drinker @@RANDOMNAME@@. "There are currently @@POPULATION@@ @@DEMONYMNOUNPLURAL@@ living in our fair nation. Yes, this law may seem a bit silly, but it is the will of the people! Surely that counts for something, right?" @@HE@@ then pulls out a beer bottle and starts chugging on his way out.
[Effect] You can't make a joke in @@NAME@@ anymore without it being brought to the Lower House
[Option] "I don't see why it needs to be an either-or decision," interjects your Minister of Excessive Compromises, @@RANDOMNAME@@, while he compromises between a pen or a pencil by choosing an erasable pen. "How about, instead of reinstating the Upper House, you, @@LEADER@@, must approve all laws passed by the Lower House before they can become law? That way, the will of the people gets heard, but there is a check on the Lower House!" @@HE@@ then leaves, taking the stairs halfway down then hopping into the elevator.
[Effect] Members of the Lower House are constantly fighting to be deemed "@@LEADER@@'s Favorite Legislator".
[Option] "Why don't you just go the full mile and take over the place?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely, wise brother, you can run @@NAME@@ without these bumbling idiots! And maybe give me a generous pension too?" Security guards promptly appear to escort your brother out.
[Effect] Rumor has it that @@LEADER@@'s family suddenly came into great wealth, just as the treasury started to empty.
[Validity] Must have answered Issue #560, and abolished the Upper House (don't know if that is a valid validity requirement), must not have Prohibition
[Description] After the Lower House, which coincidentally is the only house, of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Assembly, passed a law decreeing that every Saturday, every @@DEMONYM@@ must do a handstand for 5 minutes on the sidewalk, residents of @@CAPITAL@@ filed a petition for the reinstatement of the Upper House, which has arrived on your desk.
[Option] "@@LEADER@@, I have always maintained that we need the Upper House precisely for this purpose. To keep the rabble-- I mean, the Lower House in check." maintains Boris McConnell, while smoking a San Vitenzan cigar. "We need the Upper House, filled with educated men- I mean people, educated people, to prevent the rabble from making me do this!" He then proceeds to attempt a handstand in your office, but fails, knocking over your favorite vase.
[Effect] An uptick in the purchase of monocles and vintage wooden canes has occurred.
[Option] "The reason we got rid of the Upper House was so the people could better express their will!" exclaims member of the Lower House, and fervent drinker @@RANDOMNAME@@. "There are currently @@POPULATION@@ @@DEMONYMNOUNPLURAL@@ living in our fair nation. Yes, this law may seem a bit silly, but it is the will of the people! Surely that counts for something, right?" @@HE@@ then pulls out a beer bottle and starts chugging on his way out.
[Effect] You can't make a joke in @@NAME@@ anymore without it being brought to the Lower House
[Option] "I don't see why it needs to be an either-or decision," interjects your Minister of Excessive Compromises, @@RANDOMNAME@@, while he compromises between a pen or a pencil by choosing an erasable pen. "How about, instead of reinstating the Upper House, you, @@LEADER@@, must approve all laws passed by the Lower House before they can become law? That way, the will of the people gets heard, but there is a check on the Lower House!" @@HE@@ then leaves, taking the stairs halfway down then hopping into the elevator.
[Effect] Members of the Lower House are constantly fighting to be deemed "@@LEADER@@'s Favorite Legislator".
[Option] "Why don't you just go the full mile and take over the place?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely, wise brother, you can run @@NAME@@ without these bumbling idiots! And maybe give me a generous pension too?" Security guards promptly appear to escort your brother out.
[Effect] Rumor has it that @@LEADER@@'s family suddenly came into great wealth, just as the treasury started to empty.
[Title] Am I the Senate?
[Validity] Must have answered Issue #560, and abolished the Upper House (don't know if that is a valid validity requirement)
[Description] After the Lower House, which coincidentally is the only house, of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Assembly, passed a law decreeing that every Saturday, every @@DEMONYM@@ must do a handstand for 5 minutes on the sidewalk, residents of @@CAPITAL@@ filed a petition for the reinstatement of the Upper House, which has arrived on your desk.
[Option] "@@LEADER@@, I have always maintained that we need the Upper House precisely for this purpose. To keep the rabble-- I mean, the Lower House in check." maintains Boris McConnell, while smoking a Cuban cigar. "We need the Upper House, filled with educated men- I mean people, educated people, to prevent the rabble from making me do this!" He then proceeds to attempt a handstand in your office, but fails, knocking over your favorite vase.
[Effect] An uptick in the purchase of monocles and vintage wooden canes has occurred.
[Option] "The reason we got rid of the Upper House was so the people could better express their will!" exclaims member of the Lower House, and fervent drinker @@RANDOMNAME@@. "There are currently @@POPULATION@@ @@DEMONYMNOUNPLURAL@@ living in our fair nation. Yes, this law may seem a bit silly, but it is the will of the people! Surely that counts for something, right?" @@HE@@ then pulls out a beer bottle and starts chugging on his way out.
[Effect] You can't make a joke in @@NAME@@ anymore without it being brought to the Lower House
[Option] "I don't see why it needs to be an either-or decision," interjects your Minister of Excessive Compromises, @@RANDOMNAME@@, while he compromises between a pen or a pencil by choosing an erasable pen. "How about, instead of reinstating the Upper House, you, @@LEADER@@, must approve all laws passed by the Lower House before they can become law? That way, the will of the people gets heard, but there is a check on the Lower House!" @@HE@@ then leaves, taking the stairs halfway down then hopping into the elevator.
[Effect] Members of the Lower House are constantly fighting to be deemed "@@LEADER@@'s Favorite Legislator".
[Option] "Why don't you just go the full mile and take over the place?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely, wise brother, you can run @@NAME@@ without these bumbling idiots! And maybe give me a generous pension too?" Security guards promptly appear to escort your brother out.
[Effect] Rumor has it that @@LEADER@@'s family suddenly came into great wealth, just as the treasury started to empty.
[Validity] Must have answered Issue #560, and abolished the Upper House (don't know if that is a valid validity requirement)
[Description] After the Lower House, which coincidentally is the only house, of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Assembly, passed a law decreeing that every Saturday, every @@DEMONYM@@ must do a handstand for 5 minutes on the sidewalk, residents of @@CAPITAL@@ filed a petition for the reinstatement of the Upper House, which has arrived on your desk.
[Option] "@@LEADER@@, I have always maintained that we need the Upper House precisely for this purpose. To keep the rabble-- I mean, the Lower House in check." maintains Boris McConnell, while smoking a Cuban cigar. "We need the Upper House, filled with educated men- I mean people, educated people, to prevent the rabble from making me do this!" He then proceeds to attempt a handstand in your office, but fails, knocking over your favorite vase.
[Effect] An uptick in the purchase of monocles and vintage wooden canes has occurred.
[Option] "The reason we got rid of the Upper House was so the people could better express their will!" exclaims member of the Lower House, and fervent drinker @@RANDOMNAME@@. "There are currently @@POPULATION@@ @@DEMONYMNOUNPLURAL@@ living in our fair nation. Yes, this law may seem a bit silly, but it is the will of the people! Surely that counts for something, right?" @@HE@@ then pulls out a beer bottle and starts chugging on his way out.
[Effect] You can't make a joke in @@NAME@@ anymore without it being brought to the Lower House
[Option] "I don't see why it needs to be an either-or decision," interjects your Minister of Excessive Compromises, @@RANDOMNAME@@, while he compromises between a pen or a pencil by choosing an erasable pen. "How about, instead of reinstating the Upper House, you, @@LEADER@@, must approve all laws passed by the Lower House before they can become law? That way, the will of the people gets heard, but there is a check on the Lower House!" @@HE@@ then leaves, taking the stairs halfway down then hopping into the elevator.
[Effect] Members of the Lower House are constantly fighting to be deemed "@@LEADER@@'s Favorite Legislator".
[Option] "Why don't you just go the full mile and take over the place?" your brother asks, whispering right into your ear. "Surely, wise brother, you can run @@NAME@@ without these bumbling idiots! And maybe give me a generous pension too?" Security guards promptly appear to escort your brother out.
[Effect] Rumor has it that @@LEADER@@'s family suddenly came into great wealth, just as the treasury started to empty.
