Tate-Shōsū (Sparkalia)

Tate-Shōsū 縦小数 Denominated Few
Type
Type	Unicameral
History
Founded	Hilaria 22, 1387
Leadership
Prime Shoujo	Horiko "Galaxy Gem" Tomiyo since 15 Hilaria 1602
Structure
Seats	250
Political groups	Principalists   Stability Front   Divine Era   Reformists   Justice Wing
Length of term	6 years
Elections
Next election	1617

The Tate-Shōsū (Magian:縦小数 lit. Denominated Few) is the unicameral legislature within the Kotoba of Magia Regnum. It has 250 members appointed for a six-year terms by the Gaidansu with approval from the Seigi Kaikan. The Tate-Shōsū meets at least three times a year and in special occasion when called for by the Haimajika. While typically there is no political parties in Magia Regnum, members of the Tate-Shōsū often form "factions" within. The head of the is referred to as the Prime Shoujo who represents the Tate-Shōsū, signs documents and speaks on its behalf. The Prime Shoujo is usually selected by an internal vote from among the members of the Tate-Shōsū with a ceremonial appointment by the Haimajika. The Haimajika may object to the choice; however this is a rare occurrence. A Prime Shoujo typically serves 6 years and can be re-appointed indefinitely.

Functions

The Tate-Shōsū can legislate laws on all issues within the limits of the will of the Ōrumaiti The Tate-Shōsū cannot, for instance, enact laws contrary to the declarations of the Haimajika. Government bills are presented to the Tate-Shōsū after receiving approval. All legislation passed by the Tate-Shōsū must be sent to the Saishi who must review it to ensuring its compatibility with the Ōrumaiti's guidance. If it finds the legislation incompatible, it will return it to the Tate-Shōsū for review. Otherwise the legislation will be deemed enforceable. All international treaties, protocols, contracts, and agreements must be approved by the Tate-Shōsū, as well as receiving and issuing national or international loans or grants by the government.

Additionally, the Tate-Shōsū is responsible for approving the national budget and allocating government funds for various programs and initiatives. It also has the power to impeach and remove officials from their positions if they are found guilty of violating the law or acting against the interests of the Ōrumaiti. The proceedings of the Tate-Shōsū are open to the public, and citizens are encouraged to participate in the legislative process by submitting petitions, attending sessions, and contacting their representatives. The Tate-Shōsū also has a number of standing committees that focus on specific policy areas, such as education, health, and defense, which are responsible for studying and making recommendations on bills related to their respective areas of expertise.

Composition

The Tate-Shōsū is composed of representatives elected by the citizens of each province in proportion to their population. The term of each representative is six years, and they may be reelected for up to two additional terms. The Tate-Shōsū elects its own Speaker, who presides over the sessions and enforces the rules of the chamber. The Tate-Shōsū also has a number of standing committees that focus on specific policy areas, such as education, health, and defense, which are responsible for studying and making recommendations on bills related to their respective areas of expertise.

Factions

Principalists

The Principalists (Magian:プリンシパル, Purinshiparu) often referred to as the "Fundamentalists" or the "Hardliners" is the largest faction within Magia Regnum. Principalists are more orthodox oriented and more closely affiliated with core, traditional magical girl values. Principalists also tend to be advocates for protecting the ideological 'principles' of the orthodox magical girl. Principalists emphasize important to the ways of the Ōrumaiti and fierce loyalty to Magia Regnum's ways. They often reject greater bonds with outside magical girls; although they do not outright oppose cordial relations.

Stability Front

The Stability Front (Magian: 定性の前面; Antei-sei no zenmen) is a more militant wing of the Tate-Shōsū which typically advocates for the extensive need in magical arms as a cornerstone to the Magian way of life and and interventionism in international affairs; particularly those pertaining to Magical Girls. The Stability Front is a big believer in "Peace through Strength", that is that military power can help preserve peace both within Magia Regnum as well as the Magical Girl Realm itself. Outside observers often note common characteristics within those of the Stability Front to be a low tolerance for diplomacy and a readiness to use military force as well as a a disdain for multilateral organizations within the Magical Girl realm.

Divine Era

The Divine Era (Magian: 神の時代; Kami no jidai) refer to the camp of members more religiously oriented and more closely affiliated with the clerical establishments and traditions than their cohorts within the legislature. The Divine Era puts great emphasis on total obedience to the Ōrumaiti, the ceremonies and traditions of Ōrumaiti no Michi - the organized religion of Ōrumaiti worship in Magia Regnum - and devotion to the principles established by the Saishi. The Divine Era maintains fairly close ties with the Principalists, however are often criticized for their particularity to tradition rather than the direct will of the Ōrumaiti herself.

Reformists

The Reformists (Magian: 改革派; Kaikaku-ha), as the name implies, is the reform win of the Tate-Shōsū which seekes after the need for greater democratic reforms within Magia Regnum which should move away from it's pseudo-theocratic system which exists currently. It initially formed as a coalition of the Justice Party factioneers who saw the Justice Party's way as being two embroiled in appeasement and political rhetoric as well as Principalists who found themselves deeply dissatisfied with the status quo. Reformers are big advocates for the idea that everyone should be allowed to become a Magical Girl regardless of who they are as well as greater emphasis on cooperation with other nations across the Magical Girl realm.

Justice Wing

The Justice Wing (Magian: ジャスティスウィング Jasutisuu-ingu) mostly concerns itself with what it describes as the interests of the Magian people. The Justice Wing sees the use of the Magical Girl system and contract signing as a way to bring about true equality and to alleviate the socio-economic woes which hold most nations down. Outside observers often cite the Justice Wing for their ameliorative attitude, proposing alternate reforms rather than simply attacking the reformists wing, and taking the issues of philosophical ideas and ideologies very seriously.