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Underneath the legislature are Municipal Councils, which have significant local legislative and administrative authority, as well as a right to petition the federal government to read proposals and policies into the record of the Revolutionary Congress. This practice has re-established much of the country's "Low Code," which is historical legal precedent that extends back to the founding of the Chiefdom of Loon. | Underneath the legislature are Municipal Councils, which have significant local legislative and administrative authority, as well as a right to petition the federal government to read proposals and policies into the record of the Revolutionary Congress. This practice has re-established much of the country's "Low Code," which is historical legal precedent that extends back to the founding of the Chiefdom of Loon. | ||
The judiciary of United Valleys is the "Low Court," a devolved [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_law_(legal_system) civil law] system of justice that relies heavily on attorneys and specialized legal professionals. The courts are federalized in reverse via "proportional judgement," in which appealed cases are seen by additional attorneys for higher judgements. Juries aren't used in United Valleys, instead, cases are preceded by the creation of small "posses" assembled by the Chief Attorney (judge). Posses are typically small, with two additional advisors to the Chief Attorney allowed for any and all cases. Chief Attorneys can appeal the Low Court Bar to extend the size of the posse if the case's scope is large, especially difficult to parse, or novel. The system is considered odd, but open, with all | The judiciary of United Valleys is the "Low Court," a devolved [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_law_(legal_system) civil law] system of justice that relies heavily on attorneys and specialized legal professionals. The courts are federalized in reverse via "proportional judgement," in which appealed cases are seen by additional attorneys for higher judgements. Juries aren't used in United Valleys, instead, cases are preceded by the creation of small "posses" assembled by the Chief Attorney (judge). Posses are typically small, with two additional advisors to the Chief Attorney allowed for any and all cases. Chief Attorneys can appeal the Low Court Bar to extend the size of the posse if the case's scope is large, especially difficult to parse, or novel. The system is considered odd, but open, with all trials open to the public, provided the defendant is over 20 years of age (20 years is the age of consent and adulthood in UV. A special exception allows under 20s to work as laborers, provided they are learning a safe and/or specialized industry and can provide guardian consent). Cases are made public upon completion, under-20 cases require a special need to review or study, otherwise they remain private. | ||
The Executive branch is firmly captured by The Red Triangle Party, which engages in military recruitment directly from its membership. The original proposed military body, The Citizens Rifleer Militia, fully defected to the Red Triangle Party in August 2026, after the drafted Constitution guaranteed a non-aligned military. In the current Constitution, all members of the military must be active members of The Red Triangle Party, and all candidates for public office must swear an oath to defend socialism and serve with integrity. | The Executive branch is firmly captured by The Red Triangle Party, which engages in military recruitment directly from its membership. The original proposed military body, The Citizens Rifleer Militia, fully defected to the Red Triangle Party in August 2026, after the drafted Constitution guaranteed a non-aligned military. In the current Constitution, all members of the military must be active members of The Red Triangle Party, and all candidates for public office must swear an oath to defend socialism and serve with integrity. | ||
Despite a complicated structure and ideological rigidity, the system is considered largely democratic to international observers, particularly the legislature and judiciary. Other bodies include Municipal Councils, the lowest level of civil office, which are comprised of councilors presiding over porportionally allocated local offices. Directly under the RCIU are Industrial Production Offices, which work with the New Central System and the United Valleys Commissariat to execute industrial policy (economic law/programs). Additionally, the United Valleys Tourism Board operates as an executive body under the Red Triangle Party responsible for the United Valleys Postal Service, international diplomacy, arranging national events, and monitoring the weather. The main building of the Tourism Board is shared with the United Valleys Commissariat, which administers Commissaries, Exchanges, public transportation, and other vital service industries. | Despite a complicated structure and ideological rigidity, the system is considered largely democratic to international observers, particularly the legislature and judiciary. Other bodies include Municipal Councils, the lowest level of civil office, which are comprised of councilors presiding over porportionally allocated local offices. Directly under the RCIU are Industrial Production Offices, which work with the New Central System and the United Valleys Commissariat to execute industrial policy (economic law/programs). Additionally, the United Valleys Tourism Board operates as an executive body under the Red Triangle Party responsible for the United Valleys Postal Service, international diplomacy, arranging national events, and monitoring the weather. The main building of the Tourism Board is shared with the United Valleys Commissariat, which administers Commissaries, Exchanges, public transportation, and other vital service industries. | ||
Revision as of 01:18, 24 November 2023
Government
The legislature of United Valleys is pseudo-unicameral under the Revolutionary Congress of Industrial Unions, with two "advisory organs" atop, these being the New Central System, which engages in day-to-day economic planning, execution, and coordination, and The Red Triangle Party, which also operates the Valleysian military. The Revolutionary Congress is comprised of 1000 Regional Industrial Union Offices, arranged proportionally to population every 5 years. The members of these Regional Offices elected to serve the Office in the Congress are known as "Congressors," and are subject to short, 12 month terms. The candidates are chosen by members of the Industrial Union List, a body charged with researching and vetting candidates from the unions via a process of caucusing. The Industrial Union List also has veto authority over all proposals (bills) sent to the RCIU for deliberation.
Underneath the legislature are Municipal Councils, which have significant local legislative and administrative authority, as well as a right to petition the federal government to read proposals and policies into the record of the Revolutionary Congress. This practice has re-established much of the country's "Low Code," which is historical legal precedent that extends back to the founding of the Chiefdom of Loon.
The judiciary of United Valleys is the "Low Court," a devolved civil law system of justice that relies heavily on attorneys and specialized legal professionals. The courts are federalized in reverse via "proportional judgement," in which appealed cases are seen by additional attorneys for higher judgements. Juries aren't used in United Valleys, instead, cases are preceded by the creation of small "posses" assembled by the Chief Attorney (judge). Posses are typically small, with two additional advisors to the Chief Attorney allowed for any and all cases. Chief Attorneys can appeal the Low Court Bar to extend the size of the posse if the case's scope is large, especially difficult to parse, or novel. The system is considered odd, but open, with all trials open to the public, provided the defendant is over 20 years of age (20 years is the age of consent and adulthood in UV. A special exception allows under 20s to work as laborers, provided they are learning a safe and/or specialized industry and can provide guardian consent). Cases are made public upon completion, under-20 cases require a special need to review or study, otherwise they remain private.
The Executive branch is firmly captured by The Red Triangle Party, which engages in military recruitment directly from its membership. The original proposed military body, The Citizens Rifleer Militia, fully defected to the Red Triangle Party in August 2026, after the drafted Constitution guaranteed a non-aligned military. In the current Constitution, all members of the military must be active members of The Red Triangle Party, and all candidates for public office must swear an oath to defend socialism and serve with integrity.
Despite a complicated structure and ideological rigidity, the system is considered largely democratic to international observers, particularly the legislature and judiciary. Other bodies include Municipal Councils, the lowest level of civil office, which are comprised of councilors presiding over porportionally allocated local offices. Directly under the RCIU are Industrial Production Offices, which work with the New Central System and the United Valleys Commissariat to execute industrial policy (economic law/programs). Additionally, the United Valleys Tourism Board operates as an executive body under the Red Triangle Party responsible for the United Valleys Postal Service, international diplomacy, arranging national events, and monitoring the weather. The main building of the Tourism Board is shared with the United Valleys Commissariat, which administers Commissaries, Exchanges, public transportation, and other vital service industries.