1stcitizen
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Orders Due Friday May 15th, 2010
After a period of stagnation the Great Empire of Anglian had begun to show signs of stress as other powers began to edge in on their global dominance. Its motherland had long ago reached its economic peak, and many of its foreign territories had surpassed it in almost every aspect. Then a small group of wealthy gentlemen pushed for one thing, independence. As the wealthy leaders of the (later know as the Founders) five regions of Unitaria worked together to gain their freedom from their Imperial Master, they used grandiose language and big checks (backed by what, no one was sure) to woo the populace into action. They finally were victorious, and although some wanted to forge five great powers in Unitaria, a consensus formed that one Superpower could be forged from this fledging region, they eventually choose the latter option. Finally they had to select a form of government to rule this new Union, some wanted an limited executive council, monarchy, a theocracy and others wanted to experiment with socialism. Finally the founders decided to form a capitalistic democratic republic. This is where you come in; you shall play as an up and coming politician vying for glory on the national stage. Will you stick to your values, play for the on money, or both as you cave to political necessities?
These are the National Stats, - Remember the numbers dont lie, (that is unless you want them too).
International Polling
(How the world feels about you your nations
+ Generally positive
- Generally negative
? Unknown or unsure)
Regions- You must choose your home region; you are responsible only to them
Polling, see how the INs are doing
Presidential Polling
It is estimated that if a President wants to win re-election (s)he needs at least 41% approval.
Congressional Polling
Note: If a Congress has over 45% thats quite good, (people tend to dislike this branch the most).
Turn Structure
Non-Elections Years- 1 Turn
Midterm Year- 2 Turns
Presidential Election Years 2-4 Turns (I shall determine which it shall be).
Governmental Positions
There are four major types of Positions:
You must submit your Politician to me with the following stats
(The History is optional, but recommended, I do need an age however. A history will help me determine his allies and enemies, it will also lower the chances of a random scandal occurring. Your Politician is allowed to have held any position that is not on a federal level, or a regional governorship. You get 40 points to spend on your Politician to start with. You can gain points through different methods, such as winning a governorship or accepting gifts from lobbyists.)
(I will use your history, and stats to come up with a campaign fund)
Gameplay
First you must send me a character with stats.
After a period of stagnation the Great Empire of Anglian had begun to show signs of stress as other powers began to edge in on their global dominance. Its motherland had long ago reached its economic peak, and many of its foreign territories had surpassed it in almost every aspect. Then a small group of wealthy gentlemen pushed for one thing, independence. As the wealthy leaders of the (later know as the Founders) five regions of Unitaria worked together to gain their freedom from their Imperial Master, they used grandiose language and big checks (backed by what, no one was sure) to woo the populace into action. They finally were victorious, and although some wanted to forge five great powers in Unitaria, a consensus formed that one Superpower could be forged from this fledging region, they eventually choose the latter option. Finally they had to select a form of government to rule this new Union, some wanted an limited executive council, monarchy, a theocracy and others wanted to experiment with socialism. Finally the founders decided to form a capitalistic democratic republic. This is where you come in; you shall play as an up and coming politician vying for glory on the national stage. Will you stick to your values, play for the on money, or both as you cave to political necessities?
These are the National Stats, - Remember the numbers dont lie, (that is unless you want them too).
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The United Republic - 1950
President: (Acting- Jonathan Wilson Brown (I))
Vice President: (None)
Capital: Unity, Federal District
Suffrage: Universal, age 18
Draft: None
(These are quite simple, just basic facts about the Nation)
Government Regulation
(Financial Regulation: the amount of control the President and his government have over the economy, too much regulation will prevent growth too little may lead to monopolies or frequent recession.
Monetary System: The basis of what backs the national currency (the dollar), International Gold Standard means that foreigners, not citizens, can redeem their dollars for gold.)
Demographics
(These are the national population, and growth statistics keep a careful eye that the population growth does not go into the negative.)
Government Budget
(Public Debt: How the government has borrowed, with interest. Compared as a percentage of the National Economy
GDP: The size of the National Economy
Tax Revenue Type of Taxes-Rate) How much the government makes from taxes and fines,
Spending: How much money is spent by the government
National Credit Score: How willing are people (foreign and domestic) to give you a long term loan.)
Social Welfare Programs
(Social Welfare: What safety net does the government provide to the people, NOTE very popular, but very expensive.
Min. Wage- The lowest wage that can be paid to the citizen[If you raise this too high, the nation could fall into recession](COL- the cost of living [based on hourly wage for a 40 hour work week]
Education: How the youth are educated for their futures
Healthcare: How many of your citizens have healthcare, and were it comes from)
The Economy
(Gross Domestic Product: The size of your total economy, minus imports and investments to other nations
Economic Growth: How much the economy is growing
Inflation: How much the value of your money is reduced each year, caused by unpaid debts and low interest rates. NOTE 1-3 percent is healthy, if this goes into the negative, be ready for a recession)
President: (Acting- Jonathan Wilson Brown (I))
Vice President: (None)
Capital: Unity, Federal District
Suffrage: Universal, age 18
Draft: None
(These are quite simple, just basic facts about the Nation)
Government Regulation
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Financial Regulation: Basic, Anti-Fraud Measures, Limited Central Bank
Monetary System: International Gold Standard
Monetary System: International Gold Standard
(Financial Regulation: the amount of control the President and his government have over the economy, too much regulation will prevent growth too little may lead to monopolies or frequent recession.
Monetary System: The basis of what backs the national currency (the dollar), International Gold Standard means that foreigners, not citizens, can redeem their dollars for gold.)
Demographics
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Population: 176 Million
Immigration Rate: +/- 0%
Birth Rate: (Infant Mortality Rate) - 10/1000 (2/1000)
Death Rate: (Due to Homicide) - 5/1000 (1.5/1000)
Immigration Rate: +/- 0%
Birth Rate: (Infant Mortality Rate) - 10/1000 (2/1000)
Death Rate: (Due to Homicide) - 5/1000 (1.5/1000)
(These are the national population, and growth statistics keep a careful eye that the population growth does not go into the negative.)
Government Budget
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Public Debt: 75% of GDP
GDP: 5.9 Trillion
Tax Revenue (Income Tax, Flat Rate-29%) 1.5 Trillion
Spending: 1.6 Trillion
Nation Credit Score: Decent
GDP: 5.9 Trillion
Tax Revenue (Income Tax, Flat Rate-29%) 1.5 Trillion
Spending: 1.6 Trillion
Nation Credit Score: Decent
(Public Debt: How the government has borrowed, with interest. Compared as a percentage of the National Economy
GDP: The size of the National Economy
Tax Revenue Type of Taxes-Rate) How much the government makes from taxes and fines,
Spending: How much money is spent by the government
National Credit Score: How willing are people (foreign and domestic) to give you a long term loan.)
Social Welfare Programs
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Social Welfare Systems: Basic, limited unemployment benefits,
Minimum wage: $2.30 (COL- $4.00)
Education: Public and Private, mandatory up to 10th Grade, Free until 12th
Healthcare: Private (37% insurance coverage)
Minimum wage: $2.30 (COL- $4.00)
Education: Public and Private, mandatory up to 10th Grade, Free until 12th
Healthcare: Private (37% insurance coverage)
(Social Welfare: What safety net does the government provide to the people, NOTE very popular, but very expensive.
Min. Wage- The lowest wage that can be paid to the citizen[If you raise this too high, the nation could fall into recession](COL- the cost of living [based on hourly wage for a 40 hour work week]
Education: How the youth are educated for their futures
Healthcare: How many of your citizens have healthcare, and were it comes from)
The Economy
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Gross Domestic Product: 5.9 Trillion
Economic Growth: 2.5%
Inflation: 1 %( Healthy)
Unemployment: 7.1% (Rising)
Stock Market: 7963.50 (Stagnant)
Economic Growth: 2.5%
Inflation: 1 %( Healthy)
Unemployment: 7.1% (Rising)
Stock Market: 7963.50 (Stagnant)
(Gross Domestic Product: The size of your total economy, minus imports and investments to other nations
Economic Growth: How much the economy is growing
Inflation: How much the value of your money is reduced each year, caused by unpaid debts and low interest rates. NOTE 1-3 percent is healthy, if this goes into the negative, be ready for a recession)
International Polling
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International Popularity
+53
-27
?20
+53
-27
?20
(How the world feels about you your nations
+ Generally positive
- Generally negative
? Unknown or unsure)
Regions- You must choose your home region; you are responsible only to them
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The Northeastern Province-
The urban-industrial center of the nation, with its port city and capital of Liberty it is one of the wealthiest regions in the world.
Southerland-
A slower, more laid back agricultural region, the people love God, guns and family. Most of them just want to be left alone.
Corilind-
With a rich agricultural region to the west and a huge industrial center in the east, this region is a swing region. The people divide into two main groups, the Unions and the Farmers.
The Province of Brown-
An independent region in the center of the nation, these people want their government to instill the proper values into their society. They are willing to swing on economic issues.
Westernia-
A liberal (some would call elitist) region on the west coast, these people already have a large regional government, but they want to share it to their new countrymen. They are mainly urbanizated, but they do have huge swaths of agricultural land.
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1950
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Capital: Liberty, NP
Population: 53 Million
General Ideology- Center-Left/Progressive
Representatives - 30 (U20-30,S5-19,R1-4)
Population: 53 Million
General Ideology- Center-Left/Progressive
Representatives - 30 (U20-30,S5-19,R1-4)
The urban-industrial center of the nation, with its port city and capital of Liberty it is one of the wealthiest regions in the world.
Southerland-
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1950
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Capital: Independence, SL
Population: 24 Million
General Ideology- Conservative/Libertarian
Representatives - 12(U1-3,S4-5,R7-12)
Population: 24 Million
General Ideology- Conservative/Libertarian
Representatives - 12(U1-3,S4-5,R7-12)
A slower, more laid back agricultural region, the people love God, guns and family. Most of them just want to be left alone.
Corilind-
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1950
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Capital: Prosperity, CL
Population: 36 Million
General Ideology: Centrist/Moderate
Representatives - 20(U1-8,S9-10,R11-20)
Population: 36 Million
General Ideology: Centrist/Moderate
Representatives - 20(U1-8,S9-10,R11-20)
With a rich agricultural region to the west and a huge industrial center in the east, this region is a swing region. The people divide into two main groups, the Unions and the Farmers.
The Province of Brown-
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1950
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Capital: Brown City, BN
Population: 21 million
General Ideology: Conservative/Moderate
Representatives - 12(U1-4,S5,R6-20)
Population: 21 million
General Ideology: Conservative/Moderate
Representatives - 12(U1-4,S5,R6-20)
An independent region in the center of the nation, these people want their government to instill the proper values into their society. They are willing to swing on economic issues.
Westernia-
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1950
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Capital: Orderton, WN
Population: 42 Million
General Ideology: Liberal/Progressive
Representatives- 24(U1-12,S13-18,R19-24)
Population: 42 Million
General Ideology: Liberal/Progressive
Representatives- 24(U1-12,S13-18,R19-24)
A liberal (some would call elitist) region on the west coast, these people already have a large regional government, but they want to share it to their new countrymen. They are mainly urbanizated, but they do have huge swaths of agricultural land.
Polling, see how the INs are doing
Presidential Polling
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1950
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Approval 63%
Disapproval 24%
Disapproval 24%
It is estimated that if a President wants to win re-election (s)he needs at least 41% approval.
Congressional Polling
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1950
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Approval 45%
Disapproval 55%
Disapproval 55%
Note: If a Congress has over 45% thats quite good, (people tend to dislike this branch the most).
Turn Structure
Non-Elections Years- 1 Turn
Midterm Year- 2 Turns
Presidential Election Years 2-4 Turns (I shall determine which it shall be).
Governmental Positions
There are four major types of Positions:
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The President- The leader o f the Government, the job with the most power and the most responsibility,
Senators and Representatives- the Represent their home region, while making alliances to rise through the ranks,
Regional Governors- Increase your experience and establishment, but remain a blur on the national stage,
Government Officials-Increase experience and connections, but for the most part follow the orders of the President, can you take advantage of this situation, or shall you just wait for the next election?
Of course you can try other options as well, such as lobbying, political activism or anything else you might want to attempt.
Senators and Representatives- the Represent their home region, while making alliances to rise through the ranks,
Regional Governors- Increase your experience and establishment, but remain a blur on the national stage,
Government Officials-Increase experience and connections, but for the most part follow the orders of the President, can you take advantage of this situation, or shall you just wait for the next election?
Of course you can try other options as well, such as lobbying, political activism or anything else you might want to attempt.
You must submit your Politician to me with the following stats
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Name: Gen. James Mason (Ret.)
Home Region: Corilind
Description and History (Optional): Born December 15, 1888. (Age 61) A war hero from the heartland led the charge against the Empire and liberated the besieged city of Liberty, NP in a daring strike. He is beloved by the people, but has a very poor understanding of politics.
Ideology: Centrist/Center-Left
Charisma (Personal): 7
Charisma (Popular): 7
Political Influence: 5
Regional Establishment: 6
Experience: 5
Personal Wealth: 3
Trust: 7
Home Region: Corilind
Description and History (Optional): Born December 15, 1888. (Age 61) A war hero from the heartland led the charge against the Empire and liberated the besieged city of Liberty, NP in a daring strike. He is beloved by the people, but has a very poor understanding of politics.
Ideology: Centrist/Center-Left
Charisma (Personal): 7
Charisma (Popular): 7
Political Influence: 5
Regional Establishment: 6
Experience: 5
Personal Wealth: 3
Trust: 7
(The History is optional, but recommended, I do need an age however. A history will help me determine his allies and enemies, it will also lower the chances of a random scandal occurring. Your Politician is allowed to have held any position that is not on a federal level, or a regional governorship. You get 40 points to spend on your Politician to start with. You can gain points through different methods, such as winning a governorship or accepting gifts from lobbyists.)
(I will use your history, and stats to come up with a campaign fund)
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Campaign fund: $5.7 Million
Campaign Contributors: Unitarians for the Republic ($1.2), Super-Standard Oil Company ($1.1), La Banque Royal ($.8), The Citizens Self-Defense Council ($.7)
Campaign Contributors: Unitarians for the Republic ($1.2), Super-Standard Oil Company ($1.1), La Banque Royal ($.8), The Citizens Self-Defense Council ($.7)
Gameplay
First you must send me a character with stats.
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Phase 1-Elections
Phase 2- Governing
Funds and Finance
Stories-
Orders
Updates-
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You must declare your candidacy or whatever career you may run for. Then you begin to gain support among the people, by coming up with a platform, organization fundraisers and debates. You may ask me for cost estimates for events, and then in your final orders you submit to me what you want to do in your election campaign.
Phase 2- Governing
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Once you hold an office, you have several options,
As a legislator you can push for new programs, or fight against them,
As a Governor, you can lead your state to prosperity and earn respect in the national stage, or become a hero of Provincial rights!
As an Official, you carry out the President orders, if (s)he likes you enough you may gain independence, but remember you may not last till the end of his term,
As President, you set government policy and have the ear of the people; the nation and the world, use you time wisely or you will lose Congressional support, or even your job.
As a legislator you can push for new programs, or fight against them,
As a Governor, you can lead your state to prosperity and earn respect in the national stage, or become a hero of Provincial rights!
As an Official, you carry out the President orders, if (s)he likes you enough you may gain independence, but remember you may not last till the end of his term,
As President, you set government policy and have the ear of the people; the nation and the world, use you time wisely or you will lose Congressional support, or even your job.
Funds and Finance
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You will have two ways to finance your life in politics, campaign funds and personal wealth. Campaign funds are contributions by corporations, political lobbies and the little old lady down the street, then should only be used for campaigns items such as transportation, events and commercials, if you get caught using them for other purposes you will lose any future contributors and could possibly end up in a federal prison. Personal Wealth on the other hand can use for any of your devious purposes. You can gain wealth via fundraisers (note: you may lose money on occasion), gifts from lobbyists and popular contributions.
Stories-
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Stories are not necessary but encouraged; I always enjoy reading what others have to write. A good story might even be able to save a campaign or win an election.
Orders
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Orders SHOULD BE IN ONE DAY BEFORE THE DEADLINE, I will then give you cost estimates and return them to you. If you spend too much and I receive them late, your Politician will run out of funds mid- turn and will most likely lose support and respect.
Updates-
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Updates will contain new stats for the nation and the politicians. I will not respond to when is the next update, but I will try to have it within 2-3 days of the Order Deadline.