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The '''House of Commons''' (''Teach na dTeachtaí''), often informally referred to simply as 'The Commons' or 'The Assembly', is the chamber of Parliament responsible for representing the {{wp|Commoner|common people}}, and is directly elected by Commoners, Yeomen, and members of the Low Lords. The Commons is comprised of 600 members called Assembly Delegates (''Teachtaí Dála''), often simply called Delegates or TDs. | The '''House of Commons''' (''Teach na dTeachtaí''), often informally referred to simply as 'The Commons' or 'The Assembly', is the chamber of Parliament responsible for representing the {{wp|Commoner|common people}}, and is directly elected by Commoners, Yeomen, and members of the Low Lords. The Commons is comprised of 600 members called Assembly Delegates (''Teachtaí Dála''), often simply called Delegates or TDs. | ||
== Selection == | ==Selection== | ||
The seats in the Commons are selected using {{wp|Mixed-member proportional representation|mixed-member proportional representation}}. The first group of 300 seats are elected by {{wp|Electoral district|electoral districts}} throughout the Realm using {{wp|First-past-the-post voting|first-past-the-post}}, while the remainder are apportioned to the political parties whose members are selected through {{wp|Closed list|Closed party-list}} until the whole Assembly reflects the proportional vote. A party becomes eligible for List seats if they either win a single Constituency seat or they win 5% of the national party vote. Delegates are permitted to stand for district election as well as be placed on their party's list, though their name is removed from the list if they win their district seat. | The seats in the Commons are selected using {{wp|Mixed-member proportional representation|mixed-member proportional representation}}. The first group of 300 seats are elected by {{wp|Electoral district|electoral districts}} throughout the Realm using {{wp|First-past-the-post voting|first-past-the-post}}, while the remainder are apportioned to the political parties whose members are selected through {{wp|Closed list|Closed party-list}} until the whole Assembly reflects the proportional vote. Each [[Constituent States of Ossoria|Constituent State]] is gauranteed at least one Constituency seat, with the remainder apportioned among the States based on population. | ||
A party becomes eligible for List seats if they either win a single Constituency seat or they win 5% of the national party vote. Delegates are permitted to stand for district election as well as be placed on their party's list, though their name is removed from the list if they win their district seat. | |||
Assembly elections are held at five-year intervals, though special elections held between these intervals are permitted and held at the request of the Taoiseach and the consent of the Monarch. | Assembly elections are held at five-year intervals, though special elections held between these intervals are permitted and held at the request of the Taoiseach and the consent of the Monarch. | ||
== Debate Chamber == | ==Debate Chamber== | ||
The Commons meets in a bifurcated debate chamber comprised two opposing rows of seats facing a central aisle, at the head of which the Cainteoir Tionól (Assembly Speaker) sits on a raised throne overlooking the assembly. The majority coalition is seated to the right of the throne, while those in opposition sit to the left. | The Commons meets in a bifurcated debate chamber comprised two opposing rows of seats facing a central aisle, at the head of which the Cainteoir Tionól (Assembly Speaker) sits on a raised throne overlooking the assembly. The majority coalition is seated to the right of the throne, while those in opposition sit to the left. | ||
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* '''Tánaiste'''- "Deputy". The Tánaiste is elected by the House as the second-ranking Delegate and is often, but not always, the leader of the second-largest political party of the majority coalition. The current Taoiseach is Andras O'Kearney of the Centrist Party. | * '''Tánaiste'''- "Deputy". The Tánaiste is elected by the House as the second-ranking Delegate and is often, but not always, the leader of the second-largest political party of the majority coalition. The current Taoiseach is Andras O'Kearney of the Centrist Party. | ||
== Powers == | ==Powers== | ||
The powers of the House of Commons include: | The powers of the House of Commons include: | ||
* The power to introduce, debate and vote on legislation | * The power to introduce, debate and vote on legislation | ||
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==Allocation of Constituencies== | |||
[[Category:Ossoria]] | [[Category:Ossoria]] | ||
[[Category:Ossorian Politics]] | [[Category:Ossorian Politics]] | ||
Revision as of 20:09, 21 March 2019
House of Commons Teach na dTeachtaí | |
|---|---|
| 37th Assembly | |
| Type | |
| Type | of the Parliament of Ossoria |
| History | |
New session started | 2015 |
| Leadership | |
Cainteoir Tionól | Cillín Donovan, CNP |
Ennis Galeri, CNP | |
Andras O'Kearney, CP | |
Leader of the Opposition | Arwel O'Hea, SPP |
Cheif Government Whip | Eamonn O'Malley, CNP |
Cheif Opposition Whip | Desmond Kissane, SPP |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 600 Teachtaí Dála |
 | |
Political groups | The Government (336) Crown Nationalist Party (252) Centrist Party (84)
The Most Loyal Opposition Social Progressive Party (168)
Other Opposition (75) Ossoria First Party (25) Allied Greens (16) New Constitution Party (10) National Reform Party (8) Popular Front (5) United Freeholders (4) Liberal Democrats (4) People's League (3)
Independents Independents (21)
|
Length of term | up to 5 years |
| Elections | |
| Mixed-member proportional | |
Last election | 2015 |
Next election | 2020 |
| Redistricting | Determined by independent commission based on population, each constituent state has at least one constituency |
The House of Commons (Teach na dTeachtaí), often informally referred to simply as 'The Commons' or 'The Assembly', is the chamber of Parliament responsible for representing the common people, and is directly elected by Commoners, Yeomen, and members of the Low Lords. The Commons is comprised of 600 members called Assembly Delegates (Teachtaí Dála), often simply called Delegates or TDs.
Selection
The seats in the Commons are selected using mixed-member proportional representation. The first group of 300 seats are elected by electoral districts throughout the Realm using first-past-the-post, while the remainder are apportioned to the political parties whose members are selected through Closed party-list until the whole Assembly reflects the proportional vote. Each Constituent State is gauranteed at least one Constituency seat, with the remainder apportioned among the States based on population.
A party becomes eligible for List seats if they either win a single Constituency seat or they win 5% of the national party vote. Delegates are permitted to stand for district election as well as be placed on their party's list, though their name is removed from the list if they win their district seat.
Assembly elections are held at five-year intervals, though special elections held between these intervals are permitted and held at the request of the Taoiseach and the consent of the Monarch.
Debate Chamber
The Commons meets in a bifurcated debate chamber comprised two opposing rows of seats facing a central aisle, at the head of which the Cainteoir Tionól (Assembly Speaker) sits on a raised throne overlooking the assembly. The majority coalition is seated to the right of the throne, while those in opposition sit to the left.
This layout was chosen so as to encourage a confrontational atmosphere between the two sides and thus encourage debate, in contrast to the more collaborative atmosphere encouraged in the House of Keys or the hierarchical layout of the House of Peers. This chamber is in the Commons Wing the Parliamentary Palace.
Voting Methods
Regular methods:
- Voice vote
- Raised hands
Recorded methods:
- Division
Officers
- Cainteoir Tionól- "Assembly Speaker". The Cainteoir Tionól is elected by the House as its chief presiding officer and is often, but not always, a List Delegate of the largest political party of the majority coalition, though while they are the Cainteoir Tionól, their party membership is suspended while their place on their party's List is guaranteed and placed second so as to ensure their impartiality. The current Cainteoir Tionól is the Right Honorable Cillín Donovan.
- Taoiseach- "Chieftain". The Taoiseach is elected by the House as its leading Delegate and is often, but not always, the leader of the largest political party in the House. The Taoiseach functions as the first minister of government and is generally responsible for overseeing the day-to-day affairs of the High Kingdom in cooperation with the Monarch, though how much effective authority they have is reliant on the Monarch's pleasure and any major policy decisions must carry the Monarch's personal seal. The current Taoiseach is Ennis Galeri of the Crown Nationalist Party.
- Tánaiste- "Deputy". The Tánaiste is elected by the House as the second-ranking Delegate and is often, but not always, the leader of the second-largest political party of the majority coalition. The current Taoiseach is Andras O'Kearney of the Centrist Party.
Powers
The powers of the House of Commons include:
- The power to introduce, debate and vote on legislation
- The power to review, amend, delay and/or veto legislation proposed by the other chambers
- The power to propose a list of candidates for executive and judicial appointments
- The power to request the creation of new dignities and Peers
- The power to select the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and the members of the Shadow Council
- The power to initiate financial and budgetary legislation
- The power to approve or request a declaration of a war of aggression
Current composition
| Political Party (majority coalition in bold) |
Current Leader | Ideology | Position | Delegates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Nationalist Party | Ennis Galeri | Paternalistic conservatism, Monarchism | Centre-right | 252 | |
| Social Progressive Party | Arwel O'Hea | Social democracy, Progressivism | Centre-left | 168 | |
| Centrist Party | Andras O'Kearney | Centrism, Liberal conservatism | Centre-right | 84 | |
| Ossoria First Party | Munro Vaughan | Populism, National conservatism | Far-right | 25 | |
| Allied Greens | Glenys Hyland | Green politics, Eco-socialism | Left-wing | 16 | |
| New Constitution Party | Lewella Kerrin | Constitutionalism | Centre | 10 | |
| National Reform Party | Glenna Hennelly | Libertarianism, Neoliberalism | Right-wing | 8 | |
| Popular Front | Niall Gannon | Ultranationalism, Fascism | Far-right | 5 | |
| United Freeholders | Manus Dunn | Agrarianism, Social conservatism | Right-wing | 4 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Liam O’Callaghan | Republicanism, Liberalism | Left-wing | 4 | |
| People's League | Bedelia Quirke | Communism, Marxism–Leninism | Far-left | 3 | |
| Independents | N/a | N/a | N/a | 21 | |