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The '''Popular Assembly''' ([[Montecaran language|Montecaran]]: ''Senblèa Popolà'') is the {{wp|lower house}} of the legislature of [[Montecara]]. Unlike almost all other extant nations, Montecara is governed mainly as a {{wp|direct democracy}} and has no formal political parties. Instead, every citizen aged 20 and older is a member of the legislature, which is responsible for passing all laws, ratifying all treaties, and appointing all government officials. This arrangement results in Montecara, one of the smallest states in the world by population, having by far the largest legislature, with approximately 900,000 members.  
The '''Popular Assembly''' ([[Montecaran language|Montecaran]]: ''Senblèa Popolà'') is the {{wp|lower house}} of the legislature of [[Montecara]]. Unlike almost all other extant nations, Montecara is governed mainly as a {{wp|direct democracy}} and has no formal political parties. Instead, every citizen aged 20 and older is a member of the legislature, which is responsible for passing all laws, ratifying all treaties, and appointing all government officials. This arrangement results in Montecara, one of the smallest states in the world by population, having by far the largest legislature, with approximately 900,000 members.  


Constitutionally, the Assembly is called into being by the [[Gonfalonièr]]. There are normally two Assemblies per year, one each during the last full workweeks of March and September. Extraordinary sessions may be called on the request of the Colegio and Senate with the agreement of the Gonfalonièr. The sessions are a five-day open period for voters to receive and return their ballots.
Constitutionally, the Assembly is called into being by the [[Colegio]]. There are normally two Assemblies per year, one each during the last full workweeks of March and September. Extraordinary sessions may be called on the request of the Colegio and Senate with the agreement of the Gonfalonièr. The sessions are a five-day open period for voters to receive and return their ballots.


The name "Popular Assembly" originates in the practice of citizens assembling in person to propose and pass laws, a long-standing tradition in Montecara.  
The name "Popular Assembly" originates in the practice of citizens assembling in person to propose and pass laws, a long-standing tradition in Montecara.  

Revision as of 18:33, 17 September 2021

Popular Assembly

Senblèa Popolà
File:MontecaraCoA.png
Type
Type
Structure
Seatsapprox. 900,000
(Citizens aged 20 and older)
Political groups
Non-partisan
Elections
Non-elective
Website
senblea.go.mc

The Popular Assembly (Montecaran: Senblèa Popolà) is the lower house of the legislature of Montecara. Unlike almost all other extant nations, Montecara is governed mainly as a direct democracy and has no formal political parties. Instead, every citizen aged 20 and older is a member of the legislature, which is responsible for passing all laws, ratifying all treaties, and appointing all government officials. This arrangement results in Montecara, one of the smallest states in the world by population, having by far the largest legislature, with approximately 900,000 members.

Constitutionally, the Assembly is called into being by the Colegio. There are normally two Assemblies per year, one each during the last full workweeks of March and September. Extraordinary sessions may be called on the request of the Colegio and Senate with the agreement of the Gonfalonièr. The sessions are a five-day open period for voters to receive and return their ballots.

The name "Popular Assembly" originates in the practice of citizens assembling in person to propose and pass laws, a long-standing tradition in Montecara.

Sessions

2021 March

Eligible voters Turnout % turnout
912,445 592,176 64.9%
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Result
Votes % Votes %
1 Allowing online gambling 58,510 9.88% 533,573 90.10% 93 Rejected
2 Limits on cruise ships 385,108 65.03% 206,607 34.89% 461 Approved
3 Ban on the cultivation of genetically modified cereals 507,462 85.69% 84,284 14.23% 430 Approved
4 Ban on chick culling 305,321 51.56% 286,699 48.41% 156 Approved
5 Extending daycare operating hours 291,160 49.17% 300,579 50.76% 437 Rejected
6 Adjustment of price controls on fish 278,706 47.06% 313,228 52.89% 242 Rejected
7 Subsidies for commercial solar panel installation 421,965 71.26% 169,779 28.67% 432 Approved
8 Improvements to reduce sewage outfall pollution 423,054 71.44% 168,822 28.51% 300 Approved
9 Extending daycare operating hours 121,506 20.52% 470,469 79.45% 201 Rejected
10 Adopting Defense Plan 2030 556,874 94.04% 35,191 5.94% 111 Approved
11 Increasing the value of bottle return 549,086 92.72% 42,610 7.20% 480 Approved
12 Airport noise abatement infrastructure 193,260 32.64% 398,806 67.35% 110 Rejected
13 Reduced quotas for certain fish 281,847 47.60% 309,908 52.33% 421 Rejected
14 Upgrades to civil defense infrastructure 477,286 80.60% 114,664 19.36% 226 Approved
15 Flood control measures 460,723 77.80% 131,129 22.14% 324 Approved

2021 September

See also