Provinces of Cheirol

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Provinces of Cheirol
CategoryFederated state
LocationCheirol
Number10
PopulationsSmallest: Louste Island, 301,293
Largest: Montagne, 8,304,239
AreasSmallest: Louste Island, 5,304 square miles (13,740 km2)
Largest: Montagne, 87,618 square miles (226,930 km2)>
GovernmentProvincial government
SubdivisionsCounty

The provinces of Cheirol are sub-national divisions within the geographical areas of Cheirol under the jurisdiction of the Constitution of Cheirol. At independence in 1750 the historic parishes created during Cartier's colonial period where organized as provinces. Over time, three new provinces were added.

Provinces receive their power and authority from the Constitution. The powers flowing from the Constitution are divided between the federal government and the provincial governments to exercise exclusively. A change to the division of powers between the federal government and the provinces requires a constitutional amendment.

In modern Cheirol constitutional theory, the provinces are considered to be co-sovereign within certain areas based on the divisions of responsibility between the provincial and federal government, and each province thus has its own representative of the Cheirol Crown, the lieutenant governor.

Provinces

Provinces of Cheirol
Flag, name, and postal abbr. Cities Established Population Area (mi2) Seats in Parliament
Capital Largest
 Brouillon BR Mercier July 20, 1750 4,450,039 30,017 13
 Champia CP Champion July 20, 1750 3,100,180 19,492 9
 Corbeille CB Renard July 20, 1750 5,109,231 49,529 15
 Foulon FL Leclerc March 12, 1867 2,394,855 33,620 7
 Fournier Islands FI Port Duchamps July 15, 1875 938,495 11,138 3
 Louste Island BC Louste City July 20, 1750 301,293 5,304 1
 Montagne MN Fort Daniel Columbia July 20, 1750 8,304,239 87,618 25
 New Cartier NC Iberia July 20, 1750 4,503,923 60,426 14
 Rapides RP Rapides City May 9, 1901 2,509,904 59,821 8
 Saint Emile SE Picard July 20, 1750 1,384,930 21,831 4
Total provinces 32,997,378 378,799 99


Delacroix

The nation's capital city, Delacroix, is not part of any province and is governed as a self-administered city, filling the roles of both a municipal and provincial government. This area was originally Delacroix County, New Cartier, but was split off from the province over concerns of federal control over the city.

Government

Theoretically, provinces have a great deal of power relative to the federal government, with jurisdiction over many public goods such as health care, education, welfare, and intra-provincial transportation. They receive "transfer payments" from the federal government to pay for these, as well as exacting their own taxes. In practice, however, the federal government can use these transfer payments to influence these provincial areas. For instance, in order to receive healthcare funding under Medicare, provinces must agree to meet certain federal mandates, such as universal access to required medical treatment.

In most provinces, the single house of the legislature is known as the Legislative Assembly; the exceptions are Foulon and Louste Island, where the chamber is called the House of Assembly. The legislative assemblies use a procedure similar to that of the Parliament of Cheirol. The head of government of each province, called the First Minister, is generally the head of the party with the most seats. The Queen's representative in each province is the Lieutenant Governor.