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- - - Mathornian Federal Election Commission - First Round of the Presidential Election - Official Results - - -

Registered Voters - 47,494,054.
Total Votes - 34,781,798.
Turnout - 73.23%

Green Party - Amanda Yellowley - 2,359,202 - 6.78% - Eliminated.
Labour Party - Sue Powell - 6,828,870 - 19.63% - Eliminated.
Liberal Party - Adam Carver - 9,865,787 - 28.36% - Advance.
Conservative Party - Lewis Wood - 10,418,189 - 29.95% - Advance.
Republican Party - Francis Clinton - 2,659,414 - 7.65% - Eliminated.
National Party - London Rinder - 2,650,336 - 7.62% - Eliminated.

Advancing to Presidential Second Round on Tuesday 12 November:
Lewis Wood - Conservative Party Candidate
Adam Carver - Liberal Party Candidate.

- - - MBC News - Mathorn goes to the polls to decide its next president - Tuesday 12 November - - -

MBC News Special Report

News Anchor: "Good Morning folks, its finally here. Today, Mathorn will choose its 63rd President. We last chose our President in 2019, and since then there has been a global pandemic, two wars across the globe, economic and social unrest, oh and did I forget to mentioned that there has been three Presidents since then?"

She let our a wry chuckle.

"Adam Carver and Lewis Wood enter today virtually neck and neck in the polls. But there is only one poll that counts, and that is why it is important to vote and make your opinion heard today. Polling stations across the country opened at 7am today, and will close at 10pm, and the counting will begin shortly after, with a result expected Wednesday morning. However, if the race is as close as all the polls predict, it may take some time to call the race for George House."

"However, its not only the Presidency that is on the line today, Congressional elections will also take place on the 12 November, where all 650 seats in the House of Representatives and 34 out of 100 Senate seats are up for election. There are also gubernatorial elections taking place in 6 Provinces, and 11 provinces are holding legislative elections, with all 1,100 Provincial Legislative seats up for grabs."

"48 million of us are registered to vote, including the two presidential candidates. Adam Carver cast his ballot earlier today at a polling station in York, whilst his rival, Lewis Wood has cast his ballot in Bristol. President Zoe Sharp was also seen casting her ballot in Polaris this morning."

"However, the media are not allowed to report any campaigning or political issues whilst the polls are open. We are however allowed to share some lovley photos from social media of the trend that is Dogsatpollingstations"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2503exwrwlo

- - - MBC News - Election Night 2024 - - -

Polling stations closed at 10pm local time, and news organisations began reporting as the results came in, and reported on politicans reactions as the will of the people became clear. Overnight, it became clear that the polls had been off, albeit by a slight margin. At 2.34 am, local time, organisations across the nation called the race for the presidency.

The newscasting team was sat infront of a board, which lit up with a portrait of Lewis Wood.

"I think its time. Yep, the decision desk has called it. MBC News projects that Lewis Wood has been elected as the 63rd President of The United Provinces of Mathorn. Winning George House and denying Adam Carver, former President a second term. We're able to make this projection with 78% of the vote counted, as Wood has run up the margin's in the Conservative's heartlands in the South, flipped the midlands and closed on the Liberal's in Polaris, Scotland and the North. When all the votes are counted, we estimate that Wood will receive 54% of the vote, with Adam Carver receiving 46% of the vote. He has now become President-Elect, with Steph Hawkes becoming Vice-President elect."

23 minutes later...

One of the newscasters turned to the other; "I've received confirmation that Former President Carver has called Senator Wood to concede this election and to congratulate Mr. Wood on his election."

2 hours later... at Conservative Campaign HQ. Lewis Wood, strolled out onto the stage, flanked by his wife, Rachael, and daughter, Louise, who was aged 18. He gave his victory speech in front of a Mathornian flag.

"My fellow Mathornians. If there is anyone out there who still doubts that Mathorn is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer. The people of Mathorn has spoken, and the road ahead will be long, our climb will be steep. But I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there.

"It's the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen; by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the very first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different; that their voice could be that difference. It's the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Conservative and Liberal, black, white, Latino, Asian, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled — The Mathornian people sent a message to the world that the true strength of our nation comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity and unyielding hope in one another, in our shared republic."

"When all the votes are counted, over 35 million voters have cast a ballot in this presidential election, the most ever. That in itself is a statement of our nation's unshakable belief in our democratic institutions, and our electoral system. I want to thank all the election and poll workers who have made this election run so smoothly today, and for staying up to count the votes. I want to thank my opponent for a hard-fought campaign. I have spoken to former President Carver earlier tonight, and I would like to pay tribute to him, he is a good man and we are better off for his service. We may have disagreements on policy and our vision for our nation, but I wish him and his family all the very best for the future".

"While the Conservative Party has won this election tonight, we do so with a measure of humility and determination to heal the divides that have held back our progress. There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won't agree with every decision or policy I make as president, and we know that government can't solve every problem. But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face. I will listen to you, especially when we disagree."

"And to all those watching tonight from beyond our shores, from parliaments and palaces to those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners of our world — our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new dawn of Mathornian leadership is at hand. To those who would tear this world down: We will defeat you. To those who seek peace and security: We support you."

"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice, let us not just create a more just society, but a more just and free world, for our children and our grandchildren. Thank you".

After finishing his speech he turned and embraced his wife and daughter and walked off stage as President-Elect of The United Provinces of Mathorn.

Mathorn wrote: - - - MBC News - Election Night 2024 - - -

Polling stations closed at 10pm local time, and news organisations began reporting as the results came in, and reported on politicans reactions as the will of the people became clear. Overnight, it became clear that the polls had been off, albeit by a slight margin. At 2.34 am, local time, organisations across the nation called the race for the presidency.

The newscasting team was sat infront of a board, which lit up with a portrait of Lewis Wood.

"I think its time. Yep, the decision desk has called it. MBC News projects that Lewis Wood has been elected as the 63rd President of The United Provinces of Mathorn. Winning George House and denying Adam Carver, former President a second term. We're able to make this projection with 78% of the vote counted, as Wood has run up the margin's in the Conservative's heartlands in the South, flipped the midlands and closed on the Liberal's in Polaris, Scotland and the North. When all the votes are counted, we estimate that Wood will receive 54% of the vote, with Adam Carver receiving 46% of the vote. He has now become President-Elect, with Steph Hawkes becoming Vice-President elect."

23 minutes later...

One of the newscasters turned to the other; "I've received confirmation that Former President Carver has called Senator Wood to concede this election and to congratulate Mr. Wood on his election."

2 hours later... at Conservative Campaign HQ. Lewis Wood, strolled out onto the stage, flanked by his wife, Rachael, and daughter, Louise, who was aged 18. He gave his victory speech in front of a Mathornian flag.

"My fellow Mathornians. If there is anyone out there who still doubts that Mathorn is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer. The people of Mathorn has spoken, and the road ahead will be long, our climb will be steep. But I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there.

"It's the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen; by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the very first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different; that their voice could be that difference. It's the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Conservative and Liberal, black, white, Latino, Asian, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled — The Mathornian people sent a message to the world that the true strength of our nation comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity and unyielding hope in one another, in our shared republic."

"When all the votes are counted, over 35 million voters have cast a ballot in this presidential election, the most ever. That in itself is a statement of our nation's unshakable belief in our democratic institutions, and our electoral system. I want to thank all the election and poll workers who have made this election run so smoothly today, and for staying up to count the votes. I want to thank my opponent for a hard-fought campaign. I have spoken to former President Carver earlier tonight, and I would like to pay tribute to him, he is a good man and we are better off for his service. We may have disagreements on policy and our vision for our nation, but I wish him and his family all the very best for the future".

"While the Conservative Party has won this election tonight, we do so with a measure of humility and determination to heal the divides that have held back our progress. There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won't agree with every decision or policy I make as president, and we know that government can't solve every problem. But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face. I will listen to you, especially when we disagree."

"And to all those watching tonight from beyond our shores, from parliaments and palaces to those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners of our world — our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new dawn of Mathornian leadership is at hand. To those who would tear this world down: We will defeat you. To those who seek peace and security: We support you."

"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice, let us not just create a more just society, but a more just and free world, for our children and our grandchildren. Thank you".

After finishing his speech he turned and embraced his wife and daughter and walked off stage as President-Elect of The United Provinces of Mathorn.

REPUBLICAN FEDERATION STATE DEPARTMENT
[Département d'État de la Fédération républicaine]
[Executive Office 12, November, 2024]

President Ryan Beaumont of the Republican Federation extends his heartfelt congratulations to President-elect Lewis Wood on his recent victory. The Beaumont administration hopes that the United Provinces will continue to support the Republican Federation in countering the Patriot Vanguards illegal control of the Hawaiian Islands.

Signed, President Ryan Beaumont

====SAIAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS====
[Саянa Министерства хен Иностраны Ребус]
[Министерство иностранных дел Сайан]
[Bộ Ngoại giao Saian][塞安外交部]
[USSR Concludes Operation Rising Tides]
[12, November 2024]

After nearly a year since the unlawful overthrow of the Republican Federation government by the Jones Junta (P.V.), the Union of Savashanist Socialist Republics (USSR) has declared victory in its efforts to evacuate IUSN citizens and affiliates, and provided humanitarian care to the residents of Ni’ihau. The Chi Long Expeditionary Group has now been ordered to return home and refocus its mission on the Gekatai/Ishigaki Islands dispute. Consequently, the USSR will transfer control of our zone to the United Provinces over the course of the coming days which is expected to complete by November 16, 2024.

Long live the IUSN, and glory to the USSR.

Mrs. Zhuang Li Changying, Secretary of Foreign

- - - Mathornian Electoral Commission - 2024 Mathornian Election results - - -

2024 Presidential Election:
Lewis Wood - Conservative Party - 19,203,782 votes - 53.93%.
Adam Carver - Liberal Party - 16,403,275 votes - 46.07%.

Total Votes - 35,607,057.
Turnout - 74.97%

Lewis Wood elected president of The United Provinces of Mathorn.

President of Mathorn:

Incumbent:
Lewis Wood
Since January 20, 2025


Executive Branch of the Mathornian Government
Executive Office of the President

Style:

    Mr. President (Informal)
    The Honourable (Formal)
    His Excellency (Diplomatic)

Status:

    Head of State
    Head of Government

Abbreviation:

POM

Member of:

    Cabinet
    Domestic Policy Council
    National Economic Council
    National Security Council

Residence:

George House

Seat:

Polaris

Appointer:

Direct popular vote

Term length:

Five years, renewable once

Constituting instrument:

Formation:

20 January, 1570
(455 years ago)

First Holder:

George Polaris

Salary:

M£360,000


President of Mathorn:

The President of Mathorn (POM) is the head of state and head of government of the The United Provinces of Mathorn The president directs the executive branch of the federal government, and is the commander-in-chief of the Mathornian Armed Forces.

The power of the presidency has grown substantially since its formation, as has the power of the federal government as a whole. While presidential power has ebbed and flowed over time, the presidency has played an increasingly strong role in Mathornian political life since the beginning of the 20th century, with a notable expansion during the presidency of Adam Howard. In contemporary times, the president is also looked upon as the nation's most powerful political figures.

Article I of the Constitution establishes the executive branch of the federal government and vests the executive power in the President. The power includes the execution and enforcement of federal law and the responsibility to appoint federal executive, diplomatic, regulatory, and judicial officers. Based on constitutional provisions empowering the president to appoint and receive ambassadors and conclude treaties with foreign powers, and on subsequent laws enacted by Congress, the modern presidency has primary responsibility for conducting Mathornian foreign policy. The role includes responsibility for directing the military, which contains a significant nuclear article.

The president also plays a leading role in federal legislation and domestic policymaking. As part of the system of checks and balances, Article I, Section 18 of the Constitution gives the president the power to sign or veto federal legislation. Since modern presidents are also typically viewed as the leaders of their political parties, major policymaking is significantly shaped by the outcome of presidential elections, with presidents taking an active role in promoting their policy priorities to members of Congress who are often electorally dependent on the president. In recent decades, presidents have also made increasing use of executive orders, agency regulations, and judicial appointments to shape domestic policy.

The president is elected directly via a direct popular vote to a five-year term, along with the vice president. Under Article 10, Section 6, no person who has been elected to two presidential terms may be elected to a third. In all, 63 individuals have served as president. 7 Presidents have stood as Independent candidates, the National and the former Whig Party have each had 1 President respectively, and 2 members of the National-Liberal Party have served as Presidents. 21 Members of the Liberal Party have served as the President, but around half of Presidents (31) have been members of the Conservative Party.

Lewis Wood is the 63rd and incumbent president of Mathorn, having assumed office on January 20, 2025. Lewis Wood, a member of the Conservative Party, won the 2024 Presidential election with approximately 54% of the vote. The Conservative Party is the largest poltiicla party represented in both chambers of Congress.


Legislative Powers:

Article 2, Section 1, of the Constitution vests all lawmaking power in Congress's hands, and Article 2, Section 15, prevents the president (and all other executive branch officers) from simultaneously being a member of Congress. Nevertheless, the modern presidency exerts significant power over legislation, both due to constitutional provisions and historical developments over time.

Signing and vetoing bills:

The president's most significant legislative power derives from the Presentment Clause, which gives the President the power to veto any bill passed by Congress. While Congress can override a presidential veto, it requires a two-thirds vote of both houses, which is usually very difficult to achieve except for widely supported bipartisan legislation. The framers of the Constitution feared that Congress would seek to increase its power and enable a "tyranny of the majority," so giving the indirectly-elected president a veto was viewed as an important check on the legislative power. While George Polaris believed the veto should only be used in cases where a bill was unconstitutional, it is now routinely used in cases where presidents have policy disagreements with a bill. The veto – or threat of a veto – has thus evolved to make the modern presidency a central part of the Mathornian legislative process.

Specifically, under the Presentment Clause, once a bill has been presented by Congress, the president has three options:

1. Sign the legislation within ten days, excluding Sundays—the bill becomes law.
2. Veto the legislation within the above timeframe and return it to the house of Congress from which it originated, expressing any objections—the bill does not become law, unless both houses of Congress vote to override the veto by a two-thirds vote.
3. Take no action on the legislation within the above timeframe—the bill becomes law, as if the president had signed it, unless Congress is adjourned at the time, in which case it does not become law (a pocket veto).

In 1996, Congress attempted to enhance the president's veto power with the Line Item Veto Act. The legislation empowered the president to sign any spending bill into law while simultaneously striking certain spending items within the bill, particularly any new spending, any amount of discretionary spending, or any new limited tax benefit. Congress could then repass that particular item. If the president then vetoed the new legislation, Congress could override the veto by its ordinary means, a two-thirds vote in both houses. In Porter v. City of Polaris (1998), the Mathornian Supreme Court ruled such a legislative alteration of the veto power to be unconstitutional.

Setting the agenda:

For most of Mathornian history, candidates for president have sought election on the basis of a promised legislative agenda. Formally, Article I, Section 6, requires the president to recommend such measures to Congress which the president deems "necessary and expedient." This is done through the constitutionally-based State of the Union address, which usually outlines the president's legislative proposals for the coming year, and through other formal and informal communications with Congress.

The president can be involved in crafting legislation by suggesting, requesting, or even insisting that Congress enact laws he believes are needed. Additionally, he can attempt to shape legislation during the legislative process by exerting influence on individual members of Congress. Presidents possess this power because the Constitution is silent about who can write legislation, but the power is limited because only members of Congress can introduce legislation.

The president or other officials of the executive branch may draft legislation and then ask senators or representatives to introduce these drafts into Congress. Additionally, the president may attempt to have Congress alter proposed legislation by threatening to veto that legislation unless requested changes are made.

Promulgating regulations:

Many laws enacted by Congress do not address every possible detail, and either explicitly or implicitly delegate powers of implementation to an appropriate federal agency. As the head of the executive branch, presidents control a vast array of agencies that can issue regulations with little oversight from Congress.

In the 20th century, critics charged that too many legislative and budgetary powers that should have belonged to Congress had slid into the hands of presidents. One critic charged that presidents could appoint a "virtual army of 'czars'—each wholly unaccountable to Congress yet tasked with spearheading major policy efforts for George House". Presidents have been criticized for making signing statements when signing congressional legislation about how they understand a bill or plan to execute it. This practice has been criticized by the Mathornian Bar Association as unconstitutional. Conservative commentator George Will wrote of an "increasingly swollen executive branch" and "the eclipse of Congress"

Convening and adjourning Congress:

To allow the government to act quickly in case of a major domestic or international crisis arising when Congress is not in session, the president is empowered by Article I, Section 6 of the Constitution to call a special session of one or both houses of Congress. Since Lewis Cooper first did so in 1582, the president has called the full Congress to convene for a special session on 27 occasions. Luke Canter was the most recent to do so in July 2003 (the so-called "Canter Session").

In addition, prior to the ratification of Article 10, Section 7, in 1933, which brought forward the date on which Congress convenes from December to January, newly inaugurated presidents would routinely call the Senate to meet to confirm nominations or ratify treaties. In practice, the power has fallen into disuse in the modern era as Congress now formally remains in session year-round, convening pro forma sessions every three days even when ostensibly in recess. Correspondingly, the president is authorized to adjourn Congress if the House and Senate cannot agree on the time of adjournment; no president has ever had to exercise this power


Executive Powers:

The president is head of the executive branch of the federal government and is constitutionally obligated to "take care that the laws be faithfully executed". The executive branch has over four million employees, including the military.

Administrative powers:

Presidents make numerous executive branch appointments: an incoming president may make up to 6,000 before taking office and 8,000 more while serving. Ambassadors, members of the Cabinet, and other federal officers, are all appointed by a president with the "advice and consent" of a majority of the Senate. When the Senate is in recess for at least ten days, the president may make recess appointments. Recess appointments are temporary and expire at the end of the next session of the Senate.

The power of a president to fire executive officials has long been a contentious political issue. Generally, a president may remove executive officials purely at will. However, Congress can curtail and constrain a president's authority to fire commissioners of independent regulatory agencies and certain inferior executive officers by statute.

To manage the growing federal bureaucracy, presidents have gradually surrounded themselves with many layers of staff, who were eventually organized into the Executive Office of the President of Mathorn. Within the Executive Office, the president's innermost layer of aides (and their assistants) are located in the George House Office.

The president also possesses the power to manage operations of the federal government through issuing various types of directives, such as presidential proclamation and executive orders. When the president is lawfully exercising one of the constitutionally conferred presidential responsibilities, the scope of this power is broad. Even so, these directives are subject to judicial review by federal courts, which can find them to be unconstitutional. Moreover, Congress can overturn an executive order through legislation (e.g., Congressional Review Act).

Foreign affairs:

Article I, Section 6, requires the president to "receive Ambassadors." This clause, known as the Reception Clause, has been interpreted to imply that the president possesses broad power over matters of foreign policy, and to provide support for the president's exclusive authority to grant recognition to a foreign government. The Constitution also empowers the president to appoint Mathornian ambassadors, and to propose and chiefly negotiate agreements between Mathorn and other countries. Such agreements, upon receiving the advice and consent of the Senate (by a two-thirds majority vote), become binding with the force of federal law.

While foreign affairs has always been a significant element of presidential responsibilities, advances in technology since the Constitution's adoption have increased presidential power. Where formerly ambassadors were vested with significant power to independently negotiate on behalf of the United Provinces, presidents now routinely meet directly with leaders of foreign countries.

Commander-in-chief:

One of the most important of executive powers is the president's role as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces. The power to declare war is constitutionally vested in Congress, but the president has ultimate responsibility for the direction and disposition of the military. The exact degree of authority that the Constitution grants to the president as commander-in-chief has been the subject of much debate throughout history, with Congress at various times granting the president wide authority and at others attempting to restrict that authority. The framers of the Constitution took care to limit the president's powers regarding the military; Polaris explained this in Federalist No. 69:

The President is to be commander-in-chief of the army and navy of Mathorn. ... It would amount to nothing more than the supreme command and direction of the military and naval forces ... while that [the power] of the British king extends to the DECLARING of war and to the RAISING and REGULATING of fleets and armies, all [of] which ... would appertain to the legislature.

In the modern era, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, Congress must authorize any troop deployments longer than 60 days, although that process relies on triggering mechanisms that have never been employed, rendering it ineffectual. Additionally, Congress provides a check to presidential military power through its control over military spending and regulation. Presidents have historically initiated the process for going to war, but critics have charged that there have been several conflicts in which presidents did not get official declarations.

The present-day operational command of the Armed Forces is delegated to the Department of Defence and is normally exercised through the secretary of defense. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Combatant Commands assist with the operation as outlined in the presidentially approved Unified Command Plan (UCP).

Judicial powers and privileges:

The president has the power to nominate federal judges, including members of the Mathornian courts of appeals and the Supreme Court of Mathorn. However, these nominations require Senate confirmation before they may take office. Securing Senate approval can provide a major obstacle for presidents who wish to orient the federal judiciary toward a particular ideological stance. When nominating judges to district courts, presidents often respect the long-standing tradition of senatorial courtesy. Presidents may also grant pardons and reprieves. Presidents often grant pardons shortly before leaving office, like when John Winter pardoned Leister Malbury on his last day in office; this is often controversial.

Two doctrines concerning executive power have developed that enable the president to exercise executive power with a degree of autonomy. The first is executive privilege, which allows the president to withhold from disclosure any communications made directly to the president in the performance of executive duties. Several historical cases have established the legal precedent that executive privilege is valid, although the exact extent of the privilege has yet to be clearly defined. Additionally, federal courts have allowed this privilege to radiate outward and protect other executive branch employees, but have weakened that protection for those executive branch communications that do not involve the president.

The state secrets privilege allows the president and the executive branch to withhold information or documents from discovery in legal proceedings if such release would harm national security. The privilege was not formally recognized by the Mathornian Supreme Court until United Provinces v. Reynolds (1953), where it was held to be a common law evidentiary privilege. Critics of the privilege claim its use has become a tool for the government to cover up illegal or embarrassing government actions.

The degree to which the president personally has absolute immunity from court cases is contested and has been the subject of several Supreme Court decisions. Precedent dictates that a president has no immunity against civil suits for actions taken before becoming president, and ruled that a sexual harassment suit could proceed without delay, even against a sitting president.


Leadership roles:

As head of state, the president represents the government of Mathorn to its own people, and represents the nation to the rest of the world. For example, during a state visit by a foreign head of state, the president typically hosts a State Arrival Ceremony held on the South Lawn, a custom was begun by Graham Miller in 1961. This is followed by a state dinner given by the president which is held in the State Dining Room later in the evening.

As a national leader, the president also fulfills many less formal ceremonial duties. For example, every president since William Holt has served as honorary president of the Boy Scouts of Mathorn. Presidential traditions also involve the president's role as head of government. Many outgoing presidents since George Polaris traditionally give advice to their successor during the presidential transition. Since 1580, and beginning with the first President George Polaris, Presidents have left their successors a private message on the desk of the Oval Office on Inauguration Day.

The modern presidency holds the president as one of the nation's premier celebrities. Some argue that images of the presidency have a tendency to be manipulated by administration public relations officials as well as by presidents themselves. One critic described the presidency as "propagandized leadership" which has a "mesmerizing power surrounding the office".

Administration public relations managers staged carefully crafted photo-ops of smiling presidents with smiling crowds for television cameras. One critic wrote the image of Stephan Lugo was described as carefully framed "in rich detail" which "drew on the power of myth" regarding the Capitol Incident (1983), and wrote that Lugo understood how to use images to further his presidential ambitions. As a result, some political commentators have opined that Mathornian voters have unrealistic expectations of presidents: voters expect a president to "drive the economy, vanquish enemies, lead the free world, comfort tornado victims, heal the national soul and protect borrowers from hidden credit-card fees".

Head of party:

The president is typically considered to be the head of his or her political party. Since the entire House of Representatives and at least one-third of the Senate is elected simultaneously with the president, candidates from a political party inevitably have their electoral success intertwined with the performance of the party's presidential candidate. The coattail effect, or lack thereof, will also often impact a party's candidates at state and local levels of government as well. However, there are often tensions between a president and others in the party, with presidents who lose significant support from their party's caucus in Congress generally viewed to be weaker and less effective.

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Composition of Congress after the 2024 Congressional Elections:

Senate:
Green Party - 4 Seats (+1)
Labour Party - 19 Seats (+3)
Liberal Party - 26 Seats (-4)
Conservative Party - 32 Seats (+4)
Republican Party - 10 Seats (-2)
National Party - 9 Seats (-2)

House of Representatives:
Green Party - 26 Seats (+5)
Labour Party - 115 Seats (+8)
Liberal Party - 166 Seats (-25)
Conservative Party - 238 Seats (+36)
Republican Party - 57 Seats (-15)
National Party - 48 Seats (-9)

Congress of the United Provinces of Mathorn

191st Mathornian Congress
(20th January, 2025 - 20th June, 2027)

Type
Bicameral
Houses
Senate
House of Representatives

History

Founded
3 January 1570

Preceded By
Second Continental Congress
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First Continental Congress

Leadership

President of the Senate
Vice President, Steph Hawkes (C)
Since 20 January 2025

Speaker of the House
Maddie Long (C)
Since 20 June 2022

President pro tempore of the Senate
Chris Wood(C)
Since 20 January 2025

Structure

The Senate:

Seats:
100 Senators

Political Parties:

Wi Green Party (4)
Wi Labour Party (19)
Wi Liberal Party (26)
Wi Conservative Party (32)
Wi Republican Party (10)
Wi National Party (9)

The House of Representatives:

Seats:
650 Seats

Political Parties:

Wi Green Party (26)
Wi Labour Party (115)
Wi Liberal Party (166)
Wi Conservative Party (238)
Wi Republican Party (57)
Wi National Party (48)

Elections

Voting system:
Closed List Proportional Representation

House of Representatives Last election:
12 November 2024
House of Representatives Next election:
11 May 2027

Senate Last election:
12 November 2024
Senate Next election:
11 May 2027

Meeting Place

The Mathornian Capitol,
1 George Street,
Polaris, PA01 1GS,
The United Provinces of Mathorn


The Congress of the United Provinces of Mathorn:

The Congress of Mathorn is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the The United Provinces of Mathorn and consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Congress meets in the Mathornian Capitol, in Polaris. Both senators and representatives are chosen through direct election. Congress has 750 voting members: 100 senators and 650 representatives, the latter defined by the Reapportionment Act of 1929.

The sitting of a congress is for a two-and-a-half year term, at present beginning every other January or June; the current congress is the 191st. Elections are held every two-and-a-half years in the months of November or May. The members of the House of Representatives are elected just for the two-and-a-half year term of a congress. Senators are elected for a seven-and-a-half year term, with terms staggered, so every two years approximately one-third of the Senate is up for election. Elections are held through a Closed List Proportional Representation, where each political party nominates a list of candidates and these candidates are allocated seats in proportion to the electoral performance of their respective political party.

Article 2, Section 2 of the Mathornian Constitution requires that any member of Congress must be at least 18 years of age, they must have been a Mathornian citizen for at least seven years and finally, any member of Congress must reside permanently in The United Provinces of Mathorn. The Congress was created by the Constitution of the United Provinces and first met on the 3rd January 1570, replacing in its legislative function, the Second Continental Congress.

Article 2 of the Mathornian Constitution states, "All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United Provinces, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives." The House and Senate are equal partners in the legislative process—legislation cannot be enacted without the consent of both chambers. However, the Constitution grants each chamber some unique powers. The Senate ratifies treaties and approves presidential appointments while the House initiates revenue-raising bills.

The House initiates impeachment cases, while the Senate decides impeachment cases. A two-thirds vote of the Senate is required before an impeached person can be removed from office.

The sitting of a congress is for a two-and-a-half-year term, at present beginning every January or June; the current congress is the 190th. The members of the 191st Congress were elected in the 2024 Mathornian Congressional Elections, and their terms begun on the 20th January 2024. The term of the 191st Congress will expire on the 20th June 2027, after the 2027 Mathornian Congressional Elections, due to be held on the 11th May 2027. These Congressional elections will be a midterm election, occurring midway through Lewis Wood's first term of office.


Role:

Article 2 of the Constitution creates and sets forth the structure and most of the powers of Congress. Sections One through Thirteen describe how Congress is elected and gives each House the power to create its own structure. Congress has authority over financial and budgetary policy through the enumerated power to "lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United Provinces."

Congress has an important role in national defence, including the exclusive power to declare war, to raise and maintain the armed forces, and to make rules for the military. Some critics charge that the executive branch has usurped Congress's constitutionally defined task of declaring war. While historically presidents initiated the process for going to war, they had previously asked for and received formal war declarations from Congress.

Congress can establish post offices and post roads, issue patents and copyrights, fix standards of weights and measures, establish Courts inferior to the Supreme Court, and "make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United Provinces, or in any Department or Officer thereof." Article Four gives Congress the power to admit new provinces into the Union.

One of Congress's foremost non-legislative functions is the power to investigate and oversee the executive branch. Congressional oversight is usually delegated to committees and is facilitated by Congress's subpoena power. Some critics have charged that Congress has in some instances failed to do an adequate job of overseeing the other branches of government.

There have been charges that presidents acting under the doctrine of the unitary executive have assumed important legislative and budgetary powers that should belong to Congress. So-called signing statements are one way in which a president can "tip the balance of power between Congress and George House a little more in favor of the executive branch," according to one account.

Congress also has implied powers deriving from the Constitution's Necessary and Proper Clause which permit Congress to "make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United Provinces, or in any Department or Officer thereof." Broad interpretations of this clause and of the Commerce Clause, the enumerated power to regulate commerce, in rulings such as McCulloch v. Anerst, have effectively widened the scope of Congress's legislative authority far beyond that prescribed in Article 2 of the Constitution.

The Senate was intended to be a check on the power of the House. In addition, the Senate has aimed to be a less partisan institution than the historical adversarial nature of the House, were simple majority voting is the norm. As such, in the Senate, under Senate rule XXII - commonly referred to as the cloture rule - 60 votes are needed to bring any bill to a vote, requiring that any major legislative initiative has bipartisan support.

The filibuster is a tactic employed by opponents of a proposed law to prevent a measure from being brought to a vote. The Senate rules permit senators to speak for as long as they wish, and on any topic they choose, until "three-fifths of the Senators duly chosen and sworn" (currently 60 out of 100) vote to close debate by invoking cloture under Senate Rule XXII. The most common form of filibuster occurs when one or more senators attempt to delay or block a vote on a bill by extending debate on the measure. 51 votes may be needed to approve any bills, but in practice, the support of three-fifths (60) of Senators is required to pass legislation.

Checks and Balances:

The Constitution provides checks and balances among the three branches of the federal government. Its authors expected the greater power to lie with Congress as described in Article Two. The influence of Congress on the presidency has varied from period to period depending on factors such as congressional leadership, presidential political influence, historical circumstances such as war, and individual initiative by members of Congress. The impeachment of Noah Rackham in 1652 made the presidency less powerful than Congress for a considerable period afterwards.

In recent years, Congress has restricted presidential power with laws such as the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 and the War Powers Resolution. Nevertheless, the Presidency remains considerably more powerful today than during the 19th century. Executive branch officials are often loath to reveal sensitive information to members of Congress because of concern that information could not be kept secret; in return, knowing they may be in the dark about executive branch activity, congressional officials are more likely to distrust their counterparts in executive agencies. Many government actions require fast coordinated effort by many agencies, and this is a task that Congress is ill-suited for. Congress is slow, open, divided, and not well matched to handle more rapid executive action or do a good job of overseeing such activity, according to one analysis.

The Constitution concentrates removal powers in the Congress by empowering and obligating the House of Representatives to impeach both executive and judicial officials for "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors." Impeachment is a formal accusation of unlawful activity by a civil officer or government official. The Senate is constitutionally empowered and obligated to try all impeachments. A simple majority in the House is required to impeach an official; however, a two-thirds majority in the Senate is required for conviction. A convicted official is automatically removed from office; in addition, the Senate may stipulate that the defendant be banned from holding office in the future. Impeachment proceedings may not inflict more than this; however, a convicted party may face criminal penalties in a normal court of law.

In the history of the United Provinces, the House of Representatives has impeached sixteen officials, of whom seven were convicted. Another resigned before the Senate could complete the trial. Only two presidents have ever been impeached: Noah Rackham (1652) and Sam White (2021). The trial of Noah Rackham ended in the Senate voting 88-12 for conviction on charges of Treason. Famously, during the Senate's roll-call vote in 1652, Senator (and future President) Jake Parker was physically assaulted by an ally of President Rackham, Senator Tom Cutter. Four impeachment charges were passed by the House and brought against Sam White. White was removed from office shortly after the Senate found him guilty on all four accounts of impeachment, with the then Vice-President, Adam Carver, assuming the Presidency.

The Senate has an important check on the executive power by confirming Cabinet officials, judges, and other high officers "by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate." It confirms most presidential nominees but rejections are not uncommon. Furthermore, treaties negotiated by the President must be ratified by a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate to take effect. As a result, presidential arm-twisting of senators can happen before a key vote. The House of Representatives has no formal role in either the ratification of treaties or the appointment of federal officials, other than in filling a vacancy in the office of the vice president; in such a case, a majority vote in each House is required to confirm a president's nomination of a vice president.

In 1703, the Supreme Court established judicial review of federal legislation in Polaris Journal vs Mathorn holding, however, that Congress could not grant unconstitutional power to the Court itself. The Constitution does not explicitly state that the courts may exercise judicial review; however, the notion that courts could declare laws unconstitutional was envisioned by the founding fathers. It is a huge check by the courts on the legislative authority and limits congressional power substantially. In 1857, for example, the Supreme Court struck down provisions of a congressional act of 1811 in its Lewis Scott decision. At the same time, the Supreme Court can extend congressional power through its constitutional interpretations.

Congress also plays a role in presidential elections. Both Houses meet in joint session on the sixth day of January following a presidential election to count the vote total submitted by the Provinces, and there are procedures to follow if no candidate wins a majority. The main result of congressional activity is the creation of laws, most of which are contained in the United Provinces Code, arranged by subject matter alphabetically under fifty title headings to present the laws "in a concise and usable form."


Current Composition of Congress:

Composition of the Senate:

Party

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Total

Wi Green Party

1

2

1

4

Wi Labour Party

5

8

6

19

Wi Liberal Party

8

8

10

26

Wi Conservative Party

12

11

9

32

Wi Republican Party

4

3

3

10

Wi National Party

3

2

4

9

Last Election

2022

2024

2019

Next Election

2029

2032

2027

Total

33

34

33

100

Composition of the House of Representatives:

Party

Total

Wi Green Party

26

Wi Labour Party

115

Wi Liberal Party

166

Wi Conservative Party

238

Wi Republican Party

57

Wi National Party

48

Total

650

House of Representatives Last Election: 2024
House of Representatives Next Election: 2027


Historical Composition of Congress:

Historical composition of the Senate:

Historical composition of the House of Representatives:

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It has been a little over 100 days since the wrongful imprisoning of Pamian foreign secretary Vitaly Karushchev in Krustotye, the second largest city in Tovinye, which had set back a large chunk of the Confederation's diplomatic approachments to recent world events. The Confederate Parliament eyed for military intervention into the country of the nation of 8.2 million, but was quickly shot down by President Yakov Karchagin, who was not as confident in IUSN ally Saian's willingness to support borderline "unprovoked" action against Tovinye. Karchagin's tactics had successfully convinced a popular majority, which forced the Parliament into a bad spot, leading them to back down from their pro-conflict resolution. The Government of Tovinye had repeatedly denied Karchagin's requests to remain in contact with Karushchev, so not much is known about what the conditions of his imprisonment are.

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Press Announcement: The End of an Era – The National Republic Party Secures Unchallenged Power

Tonight, after nearly two centuries of democratic elections, the Principality of Reti has entered a new, uncharted chapter. The National Republic Party (NRP) has decisively won a sweeping majority vote, cementing its control over the country’s governance and marking the final end to democratic elections in the Principality.

The NRP’s victory was nothing short of overwhelming. With over 87% of the popular vote, the party has claimed 245 out of 300 legislative seats, effectively securing complete control of the government. This unprecedented mandate grants them unchecked authority over all branches of the state, leaving no room for opposition or dissent.

With the NRP now firmly at the helm, the long-standing principles of democracy have been erased in a single, decisive stroke. The newly consolidated government has announced the immediate dissolution of the judicial system, declaring that the separation of powers no longer serves the interests of the state. Furthermore, independent media—once a cornerstone of public discourse—will soon be outlawed, as the regime moves to control the narrative and curtail freedom of expression.

In an unprecedented move, the NRP has declared the country’s new name: The Nationalist Republic State of Reti. They are calling on the international community to recognize this new identity and affirm their authority as the legitimate government of Reti.

As the world watches in stunned silence, it is clear that the political landscape in Reti has changed forever. What was once a beacon of democratic tradition has now given way to an era of centralized, absolute power, led by a single party and a single vision.

Even as these sweeping political changes unfold, the capital city of Krygithan has been transformed into something unrecognizable—a militarized zone, where the presence of armed soldiers and state security forces has become a constant reminder of the NRP’s unyielding control. Barricades line the streets, checkpoints have sprung up in every district, and the sound of boots marching in unison echoes through the capital as a symbol of the regime’s readiness to silence any opposition with force.

What was once a bustling political and cultural center is now a fortress, its citizens under the watchful eyes of the National Republic Party's new military apparatus. The government has already announced plans to expand the city’s surveillance infrastructure, with cameras and drones monitoring the movements of every individual. The streets, once filled with the voices of the people, now belong to the party—where silence is safety, and dissent is a crime.

To our readers,

The very act of writing this message may soon be a crime. As the new regime takes its first steps, we are left to wonder how long freedom of speech will endure in the Nationalist Republic State of Reti. The NRP’s crackdown on independent media will no doubt target voices like ours—voices that seek truth, not just to survive, but to stand against the looming shadow of authoritarian rule.

To be seen writing or distributing this publication may be considered treasonous in the days to come. In fact, as I sit here, watching this unfold, I cannot help but fear for my own safety. The NRP has already made it clear that the laws of the land no longer apply to those who dare defy the will of the party. We are uncertain what the future holds, and yet, we publish this message as a final act of defiance.

We fear that the moment you read this, it may be the last time you hear from us.

The implications of this transformation are yet to be fully realized, but one thing is certain: Reti will never be the same again.

The Statutory Codification for the Unyielding and Unconditional Prohibition of Religious Insignia, and the Unassailable Promotion of the Secular and National Identity of the Retian Polity, Hereinafter Referred to as the "Retian Identity and Secular Integrity Act"

Article 1: Designation and Fundamental Objective

This legal instrument, henceforth to be referred to as the Retian Identity and Secular Integrity Act (hereinafter “the Act”), is enacted with the paramount and inalienable purpose of effectuating the perpetuation, consolidation, and exaltation of the distinctive cultural, national, and secular identity of the Retian polity, constituted under the auspices of The Nationalist Republic State of Reti. To this end, this Statutory Codification shall hereby impose an absolute, irrefutable, and comprehensive proscription against the public adoption, display, or promotion of any religious insignia or symbols demonstrably associated with religious extremism, particularly those ideologically rooted in Islamism and Pan-Arabism, with a view to maintaining the purity and sovereignty of the Retian identity.

Article 2: Operational Definitions

For the unambiguous application of the provisions set forth herein, the following terms shall be construed with the meanings ascribed below, unless the context requires otherwise:

1. Niqab: A garment of cultural and religious significance that obscures the facial features of the wearer, permitting visibility solely of the ocular region, and is commonly associated with specific ideologies of religious extremism that promote separatism and foreign doctrinal allegiance.
2. Religious Insignia: Any item of apparel, regalia, emblem, token, or symbol that, by its nature or intent, signifies, represents, or advocates the promotion of religious extremism, with particular reference to the insignia associated with the doctrines of Islamism, Pan-Arabism, or other forms of foreign religious or political ideologies which undermine the cohesive integrity of the Retian state. This includes but is not limited to the niqab, hijab, and any other corresponding garments or emblems.

Article 3: Prohibited Conduct in Relation to Religious Insignia

1. The act of donning, displaying, or otherwise utilizing the niqab, hijab, or any garment or insignia linked, directly or indirectly, to the propagation of Islamism, Pan-Arabism, or any comparable form of religious extremism shall, by the force of this Statutory Codification, be deemed an unlawful act, categorically prohibited within the public domain, including but not limited to: thoroughfares, public parks, transportation systems, and all other areas accessible to the general populace.
2. Furthermore, the exhibition or manifestation of any religious insignia, garment, symbol, or emblem of a nature conducive to the promotion or endorsement of Islamism, Pan-Arabism, or any other related ideological movement shall be proscribed within the physical confines of all governmental edifices, academic institutions, and public congregations or events, whether such events are held within or beyond the territorial boundaries of The Nationalist Republic State of Reti.

Article 4: Enforcement Mechanisms, Sanctions, and Legal Penalties

1. The responsibility for the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of this Statutory Codification shall be vested exclusively in the duly authorized law enforcement agencies of The Nationalist Republic State of Reti, which shall be entrusted with the enforcement of its provisions, and shall employ such lawful measures, including the exercise of surveillance, detention, and other powers conferred upon them, to secure compliance with the mandates herein contained. The executive branch, through the office of the President or other designated authority, shall ensure that all enforcement actions are executed in accordance with the highest standards of legality and constitutional order.
2. Any individual or entity found in breach of the prohibitions outlined in this Act shall be subjected to one or more of the following penalties, as determined by the executive branch, in consultation with the relevant law enforcement and judicial authorities:
- Monetary Penalties: A financial fine, the amount of which shall be determined on a case-by-case basis, having regard to the gravity of the infraction, the circumstances of the individual case, and the recurrent nature of the violation.
- Incarceration: Detention for a specified period, subject to the determination of the executive authority, which shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the criminal code and other pertinent legal instruments of The Nationalist Republic State of Reti.
- Capital Sanction: In cases where a repeated or egregious violation of this Statute is established, and where such violation constitutes a grave affront to the constitutional and secular order of the State, the imposition of capital punishment may be enacted, subject to the approval of the executive authority and in strict adherence to due process.

Article 5: Safeguarding and Advancement of Retian National Identity and Secularism

1. It shall be the solemn duty of the Government of The Nationalist Republic State of Reti, acting through the executive branch, to promulgate, implement, and oversee a series of comprehensive and far-reaching policies, initiatives, and programs designed to perpetuate the cultural, linguistic, and ideological integrity of the Retian nation, with particular emphasis on the reinforcement of secularism, and to prevent the infiltration of foreign religious ideologies into the sociopolitical fabric of the state.
2. In furtherance of the objectives set forth in this Article, the executive branch shall ensure the incorporation of a robust and unwavering emphasis on the historical, cultural, and intellectual contributions of the Retian people into the national educational curricula, ensuring that every citizen—hereafter referred to as Retian nationals—is rigorously educated in the values of national pride, secularism, and cultural unity, and is instilled with a profound sense of responsibility to uphold these principles.

Article 6: Periodic Evaluation, Review, and Amendments

1. The provisions of this Statutory Codification shall be subject to a mandatory, comprehensive review at no greater interval than five (5) years, for the express purpose of evaluating the efficacy and continued necessity of its provisions, and to determine the extent to which it has succeeded in fulfilling its intended goals of safeguarding the Retian national identity and maintaining secular order. Such a review shall be conducted under the direct authority of the executive branch, with due consultation from relevant ministries and other governmental bodies.
2. Should it be deemed necessary by the executive branch, in consultation with the relevant stakeholders, any amendments, revisions, or additions to this Statute may be proposed and enacted by executive decree, subject to the approval of the President or other designated executive authority, and shall thereafter be incorporated into the legal framework governing this Statute.

Article 7: Commencement and Enforceability

This Statutory Codification shall come into immediate and irrevocable effect upon the formal promulgation by the executive authority of The Nationalist Republic State of Reti, and shall bind all individuals, citizens, and entities within the jurisdiction thereof, unless and until such time as it may be duly amended, repealed, or replaced in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Statute and the Constitution of The Nationalist Republic State of Reti.

Press Announcement: The Capture of the Author and the Integration of the Krygithani Times into the National Republic Party's Unified Media Structure

The Nationalist Republic State of Reti has today taken swift and necessary action to address an appalling attempt to sabotage the unity and stability of our proud nation. This evening, the individual responsible for the egregious and blatantly misleading article published by the now-defunct Krygithani Times was apprehended by state security forces. This marks the end of a dangerous, but brief, campaign of disinformation designed by shadowy elements hell-bent on sowing fear and division among the people of Reti.

The author of this vile piece, whose identity remains concealed for the sake of ongoing investigations, has been taken into custody for questioning. We are confident that the full scope of this treacherous plot will soon come to light, but rest assured—those responsible will be held accountable. This behavior cannot and will not be tolerated. The safety, unity, and cohesion of the Nationalist Republic State must always come first.

In the wake of this disgraceful attack on our national integrity, the Krygithani Times, which for years operated with impunity, free from the watchful eyes of national oversight, will no longer publish. Effective immediately, it has been absorbed into the state-controlled media network, where it will now be integrated into the unified, state-managed information system. We can no longer allow any rogue voices to spread lies and incite unrest. The people of Reti deserve a reliable, consistent source of truth—something the Krygithani Times could never provide.

Let it be clear to all: the changes we are implementing in Reti—culminating in the decisive victory of the National Republic Party—represent the overwhelming will of the people. A will that is unmistakably in favor of stability, order, and a future where our nation’s destiny is no longer held hostage by the forces of confusion and chaos. The reforms we are undertaking are not just necessary—they are inevitable. And to those who continue to cling to the discredited institutions of the past—those who perpetuate the outdated structures that no longer serve the public good—we say this: your time has passed. Change has come, and it will not be reversed.

As we move forward, Krygithan, once a hotbed of political contention, will now become a beacon of order and efficiency. The new security measures being implemented across the city are designed not only to protect the safety of our citizens but to ensure that no one, not a single individual, can disrupt or hinder the steady progress of this great nation. Those who seek to sabotage our future will find no refuge here.

We remind the citizens of Reti: this is not a time for dissent. This is not a time for division. It is a time for unity, for action, and for unwavering commitment to the future of our nation. The forces that conspired to destabilize us will be rooted out, their efforts crushed. The message is unmistakable: those who seek to divide us, to tear us apart, will not succeed.

The National Republic Party will continue its work with strength and resolve, ensuring Reti’s future is secure and prosperous. The time for hesitation has passed. We call on every citizen of Reti to embrace the inevitable future we are building together. Those who oppose it will be dealt with swiftly and decisively.

Long live the Nationalist Republic State of Reti.

Press Announcement: For the Glory of Our Land

The Nationalist Republic State of Reti proudly announces the adoption of its new national anthem, For the Glory of Our Land. This powerful composition embodies the unity, pride, and strength of our nation, celebrating the values that bind us together.

The anthem will be officially unveiled in a national ceremony, marking a significant moment in our shared history.

Stay tuned for more details as we come together to honor this new symbol of our identity.

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[Verse]
Reti strong with power bold
By our banner we uphold
In the fields and in the sky
For our land we live and die

[Verse]
From the mountains to the sea
Reti's might and unity
Marching forward none shall fear
With our leaders we are near

[Chorus]
Hail to Reti loud and clear
With our hearts we persevere
Every soul and every hand
For the glory of our land

[Verse]
Steel and courage guide our way
In the night and in the day
Hear the trumpets as they call
Stand as one we never fall

[Bridge]
Strength and honor in our veins
Through the struggle and the gains
All as one we take the fight
In the dawn and through the night

[Chorus]
Hail to Reti loud and clear
With our hearts we persevere
Every soul and every hand
For the glory of our land

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Long live the Nationalist Republic State of Reti.

Reti wrote:Press Announcement: For the Glory of Our Land

The Nationalist Republic State of Reti proudly announces the adoption of its new national anthem, For the Glory of Our Land. This powerful composition embodies the unity, pride, and strength of our nation, celebrating the values that bind us together.

The anthem will be officially unveiled in a national ceremony, marking a significant moment in our shared history.

Stay tuned for more details as we come together to honor this new symbol of our identity.

LinkNormal Version
LinkOperatic (Long) Version

[Verse]
Reti strong with power bold
By our banner we uphold
In the fields and in the sky
For our land we live and die

[Verse]
From the mountains to the sea
Reti's might and unity
Marching forward none shall fear
With our leaders we are near

[Chorus]
Hail to Reti loud and clear
With our hearts we persevere
Every soul and every hand
For the glory of our land

[Verse]
Steel and courage guide our way
In the night and in the day
Hear the trumpets as they call
Stand as one we never fall

[Bridge]
Strength and honor in our veins
Through the struggle and the gains
All as one we take the fight
In the dawn and through the night

[Chorus]
Hail to Reti loud and clear
With our hearts we persevere
Every soul and every hand
For the glory of our land

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Long live the Nationalist Republic State of Reti.

Glorious! Our most wonderful President Ken Stevens sends his greetings.

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Mathorn wrote: - - - Mathornian Electoral Commission - 2024 Mathornian Election results - - -

2024 Presidential Election:
Lewis Wood - Conservative Party - 19,203,782 votes - 53.93%.
Adam Carver - Liberal Party - 16,403,275 votes - 46.07%.

Total Votes - 35,607,057.
Turnout - 74.97%

Lewis Wood elected president of The United Provinces of Mathorn.

President of Mathorn:

Incumbent:
Lewis Wood
Since January 20, 2025


Executive Branch of the Mathornian Government
Executive Office of the President

Style:

    Mr. President (Informal)
    The Honourable (Formal)
    His Excellency (Diplomatic)

Status:

    Head of State
    Head of Government

Abbreviation:

POM

Member of:

    Cabinet
    Domestic Policy Council
    National Economic Council
    National Security Council

Residence:

George House

Seat:

Polaris

Appointer:

Direct popular vote

Term length:

Five years, renewable once

Constituting instrument:

Formation:

20 January, 1570
(455 years ago)

First Holder:

George Polaris

Salary:

M£360,000


President of Mathorn:

The President of Mathorn (POM) is the head of state and head of government of the The United Provinces of Mathorn The president directs the executive branch of the federal government, and is the commander-in-chief of the Mathornian Armed Forces.

The power of the presidency has grown substantially since its formation, as has the power of the federal government as a whole. While presidential power has ebbed and flowed over time, the presidency has played an increasingly strong role in Mathornian political life since the beginning of the 20th century, with a notable expansion during the presidency of Adam Howard. In contemporary times, the president is also looked upon as the nation's most powerful political figures.

Article I of the Constitution establishes the executive branch of the federal government and vests the executive power in the President. The power includes the execution and enforcement of federal law and the responsibility to appoint federal executive, diplomatic, regulatory, and judicial officers. Based on constitutional provisions empowering the president to appoint and receive ambassadors and conclude treaties with foreign powers, and on subsequent laws enacted by Congress, the modern presidency has primary responsibility for conducting Mathornian foreign policy. The role includes responsibility for directing the military, which contains a significant nuclear article.

The president also plays a leading role in federal legislation and domestic policymaking. As part of the system of checks and balances, Article I, Section 18 of the Constitution gives the president the power to sign or veto federal legislation. Since modern presidents are also typically viewed as the leaders of their political parties, major policymaking is significantly shaped by the outcome of presidential elections, with presidents taking an active role in promoting their policy priorities to members of Congress who are often electorally dependent on the president. In recent decades, presidents have also made increasing use of executive orders, agency regulations, and judicial appointments to shape domestic policy.

The president is elected directly via a direct popular vote to a five-year term, along with the vice president. Under Article 10, Section 6, no person who has been elected to two presidential terms may be elected to a third. In all, 63 individuals have served as president. 7 Presidents have stood as Independent candidates, the National and the former Whig Party have each had 1 President respectively, and 2 members of the National-Liberal Party have served as Presidents. 21 Members of the Liberal Party have served as the President, but around half of Presidents (31) have been members of the Conservative Party.

Lewis Wood is the 63rd and incumbent president of Mathorn, having assumed office on January 20, 2025. Lewis Wood, a member of the Conservative Party, won the 2024 Presidential election with approximately 54% of the vote. The Conservative Party is the largest poltiicla party represented in both chambers of Congress.


Legislative Powers:

Article 2, Section 1, of the Constitution vests all lawmaking power in Congress's hands, and Article 2, Section 15, prevents the president (and all other executive branch officers) from simultaneously being a member of Congress. Nevertheless, the modern presidency exerts significant power over legislation, both due to constitutional provisions and historical developments over time.

Signing and vetoing bills:

The president's most significant legislative power derives from the Presentment Clause, which gives the President the power to veto any bill passed by Congress. While Congress can override a presidential veto, it requires a two-thirds vote of both houses, which is usually very difficult to achieve except for widely supported bipartisan legislation. The framers of the Constitution feared that Congress would seek to increase its power and enable a "tyranny of the majority," so giving the indirectly-elected president a veto was viewed as an important check on the legislative power. While George Polaris believed the veto should only be used in cases where a bill was unconstitutional, it is now routinely used in cases where presidents have policy disagreements with a bill. The veto – or threat of a veto – has thus evolved to make the modern presidency a central part of the Mathornian legislative process.

Specifically, under the Presentment Clause, once a bill has been presented by Congress, the president has three options:

1. Sign the legislation within ten days, excluding Sundays—the bill becomes law.
2. Veto the legislation within the above timeframe and return it to the house of Congress from which it originated, expressing any objections—the bill does not become law, unless both houses of Congress vote to override the veto by a two-thirds vote.
3. Take no action on the legislation within the above timeframe—the bill becomes law, as if the president had signed it, unless Congress is adjourned at the time, in which case it does not become law (a pocket veto).

In 1996, Congress attempted to enhance the president's veto power with the Line Item Veto Act. The legislation empowered the president to sign any spending bill into law while simultaneously striking certain spending items within the bill, particularly any new spending, any amount of discretionary spending, or any new limited tax benefit. Congress could then repass that particular item. If the president then vetoed the new legislation, Congress could override the veto by its ordinary means, a two-thirds vote in both houses. In Porter v. City of Polaris (1998), the Mathornian Supreme Court ruled such a legislative alteration of the veto power to be unconstitutional.

Setting the agenda:

For most of Mathornian history, candidates for president have sought election on the basis of a promised legislative agenda. Formally, Article I, Section 6, requires the president to recommend such measures to Congress which the president deems "necessary and expedient." This is done through the constitutionally-based State of the Union address, which usually outlines the president's legislative proposals for the coming year, and through other formal and informal communications with Congress.

The president can be involved in crafting legislation by suggesting, requesting, or even insisting that Congress enact laws he believes are needed. Additionally, he can attempt to shape legislation during the legislative process by exerting influence on individual members of Congress. Presidents possess this power because the Constitution is silent about who can write legislation, but the power is limited because only members of Congress can introduce legislation.

The president or other officials of the executive branch may draft legislation and then ask senators or representatives to introduce these drafts into Congress. Additionally, the president may attempt to have Congress alter proposed legislation by threatening to veto that legislation unless requested changes are made.

Promulgating regulations:

Many laws enacted by Congress do not address every possible detail, and either explicitly or implicitly delegate powers of implementation to an appropriate federal agency. As the head of the executive branch, presidents control a vast array of agencies that can issue regulations with little oversight from Congress.

In the 20th century, critics charged that too many legislative and budgetary powers that should have belonged to Congress had slid into the hands of presidents. One critic charged that presidents could appoint a "virtual army of 'czars'—each wholly unaccountable to Congress yet tasked with spearheading major policy efforts for George House". Presidents have been criticized for making signing statements when signing congressional legislation about how they understand a bill or plan to execute it. This practice has been criticized by the Mathornian Bar Association as unconstitutional. Conservative commentator George Will wrote of an "increasingly swollen executive branch" and "the eclipse of Congress"

Convening and adjourning Congress:

To allow the government to act quickly in case of a major domestic or international crisis arising when Congress is not in session, the president is empowered by Article I, Section 6 of the Constitution to call a special session of one or both houses of Congress. Since Lewis Cooper first did so in 1582, the president has called the full Congress to convene for a special session on 27 occasions. Luke Canter was the most recent to do so in July 2003 (the so-called "Canter Session").

In addition, prior to the ratification of Article 10, Section 7, in 1933, which brought forward the date on which Congress convenes from December to January, newly inaugurated presidents would routinely call the Senate to meet to confirm nominations or ratify treaties. In practice, the power has fallen into disuse in the modern era as Congress now formally remains in session year-round, convening pro forma sessions every three days even when ostensibly in recess. Correspondingly, the president is authorized to adjourn Congress if the House and Senate cannot agree on the time of adjournment; no president has ever had to exercise this power


Executive Powers:

The president is head of the executive branch of the federal government and is constitutionally obligated to "take care that the laws be faithfully executed". The executive branch has over four million employees, including the military.

Administrative powers:

Presidents make numerous executive branch appointments: an incoming president may make up to 6,000 before taking office and 8,000 more while serving. Ambassadors, members of the Cabinet, and other federal officers, are all appointed by a president with the "advice and consent" of a majority of the Senate. When the Senate is in recess for at least ten days, the president may make recess appointments. Recess appointments are temporary and expire at the end of the next session of the Senate.

The power of a president to fire executive officials has long been a contentious political issue. Generally, a president may remove executive officials purely at will. However, Congress can curtail and constrain a president's authority to fire commissioners of independent regulatory agencies and certain inferior executive officers by statute.

To manage the growing federal bureaucracy, presidents have gradually surrounded themselves with many layers of staff, who were eventually organized into the Executive Office of the President of Mathorn. Within the Executive Office, the president's innermost layer of aides (and their assistants) are located in the George House Office.

The president also possesses the power to manage operations of the federal government through issuing various types of directives, such as presidential proclamation and executive orders. When the president is lawfully exercising one of the constitutionally conferred presidential responsibilities, the scope of this power is broad. Even so, these directives are subject to judicial review by federal courts, which can find them to be unconstitutional. Moreover, Congress can overturn an executive order through legislation (e.g., Congressional Review Act).

Foreign affairs:

Article I, Section 6, requires the president to "receive Ambassadors." This clause, known as the Reception Clause, has been interpreted to imply that the president possesses broad power over matters of foreign policy, and to provide support for the president's exclusive authority to grant recognition to a foreign government. The Constitution also empowers the president to appoint Mathornian ambassadors, and to propose and chiefly negotiate agreements between Mathorn and other countries. Such agreements, upon receiving the advice and consent of the Senate (by a two-thirds majority vote), become binding with the force of federal law.

While foreign affairs has always been a significant element of presidential responsibilities, advances in technology since the Constitution's adoption have increased presidential power. Where formerly ambassadors were vested with significant power to independently negotiate on behalf of the United Provinces, presidents now routinely meet directly with leaders of foreign countries.

Commander-in-chief:

One of the most important of executive powers is the president's role as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces. The power to declare war is constitutionally vested in Congress, but the president has ultimate responsibility for the direction and disposition of the military. The exact degree of authority that the Constitution grants to the president as commander-in-chief has been the subject of much debate throughout history, with Congress at various times granting the president wide authority and at others attempting to restrict that authority. The framers of the Constitution took care to limit the president's powers regarding the military; Polaris explained this in Federalist No. 69:

The President is to be commander-in-chief of the army and navy of Mathorn. ... It would amount to nothing more than the supreme command and direction of the military and naval forces ... while that [the power] of the British king extends to the DECLARING of war and to the RAISING and REGULATING of fleets and armies, all [of] which ... would appertain to the legislature.

In the modern era, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, Congress must authorize any troop deployments longer than 60 days, although that process relies on triggering mechanisms that have never been employed, rendering it ineffectual. Additionally, Congress provides a check to presidential military power through its control over military spending and regulation. Presidents have historically initiated the process for going to war, but critics have charged that there have been several conflicts in which presidents did not get official declarations.

The present-day operational command of the Armed Forces is delegated to the Department of Defence and is normally exercised through the secretary of defense. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Combatant Commands assist with the operation as outlined in the presidentially approved Unified Command Plan (UCP).

Judicial powers and privileges:

The president has the power to nominate federal judges, including members of the Mathornian courts of appeals and the Supreme Court of Mathorn. However, these nominations require Senate confirmation before they may take office. Securing Senate approval can provide a major obstacle for presidents who wish to orient the federal judiciary toward a particular ideological stance. When nominating judges to district courts, presidents often respect the long-standing tradition of senatorial courtesy. Presidents may also grant pardons and reprieves. Presidents often grant pardons shortly before leaving office, like when John Winter pardoned Leister Malbury on his last day in office; this is often controversial.

Two doctrines concerning executive power have developed that enable the president to exercise executive power with a degree of autonomy. The first is executive privilege, which allows the president to withhold from disclosure any communications made directly to the president in the performance of executive duties. Several historical cases have established the legal precedent that executive privilege is valid, although the exact extent of the privilege has yet to be clearly defined. Additionally, federal courts have allowed this privilege to radiate outward and protect other executive branch employees, but have weakened that protection for those executive branch communications that do not involve the president.

The state secrets privilege allows the president and the executive branch to withhold information or documents from discovery in legal proceedings if such release would harm national security. The privilege was not formally recognized by the Mathornian Supreme Court until United Provinces v. Reynolds (1953), where it was held to be a common law evidentiary privilege. Critics of the privilege claim its use has become a tool for the government to cover up illegal or embarrassing government actions.

The degree to which the president personally has absolute immunity from court cases is contested and has been the subject of several Supreme Court decisions. Precedent dictates that a president has no immunity against civil suits for actions taken before becoming president, and ruled that a sexual harassment suit could proceed without delay, even against a sitting president.


Leadership roles:

As head of state, the president represents the government of Mathorn to its own people, and represents the nation to the rest of the world. For example, during a state visit by a foreign head of state, the president typically hosts a State Arrival Ceremony held on the South Lawn, a custom was begun by Graham Miller in 1961. This is followed by a state dinner given by the president which is held in the State Dining Room later in the evening.

As a national leader, the president also fulfills many less formal ceremonial duties. For example, every president since William Holt has served as honorary president of the Boy Scouts of Mathorn. Presidential traditions also involve the president's role as head of government. Many outgoing presidents since George Polaris traditionally give advice to their successor during the presidential transition. Since 1580, and beginning with the first President George Polaris, Presidents have left their successors a private message on the desk of the Oval Office on Inauguration Day.

The modern presidency holds the president as one of the nation's premier celebrities. Some argue that images of the presidency have a tendency to be manipulated by administration public relations officials as well as by presidents themselves. One critic described the presidency as "propagandized leadership" which has a "mesmerizing power surrounding the office".

Administration public relations managers staged carefully crafted photo-ops of smiling presidents with smiling crowds for television cameras. One critic wrote the image of Stephan Lugo was described as carefully framed "in rich detail" which "drew on the power of myth" regarding the Capitol Incident (1983), and wrote that Lugo understood how to use images to further his presidential ambitions. As a result, some political commentators have opined that Mathornian voters have unrealistic expectations of presidents: voters expect a president to "drive the economy, vanquish enemies, lead the free world, comfort tornado victims, heal the national soul and protect borrowers from hidden credit-card fees".

Head of party:

The president is typically considered to be the head of his or her political party. Since the entire House of Representatives and at least one-third of the Senate is elected simultaneously with the president, candidates from a political party inevitably have their electoral success intertwined with the performance of the party's presidential candidate. The coattail effect, or lack thereof, will also often impact a party's candidates at state and local levels of government as well. However, there are often tensions between a president and others in the party, with presidents who lose significant support from their party's caucus in Congress generally viewed to be weaker and less effective.

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Composition of Congress after the 2024 Congressional Elections:

Senate:
Green Party - 4 Seats (+1)
Labour Party - 19 Seats (+3)
Liberal Party - 26 Seats (-4)
Conservative Party - 32 Seats (+4)
Republican Party - 10 Seats (-2)
National Party - 9 Seats (-2)

House of Representatives:
Green Party - 26 Seats (+5)
Labour Party - 115 Seats (+8)
Liberal Party - 166 Seats (-25)
Conservative Party - 238 Seats (+36)
Republican Party - 57 Seats (-15)
National Party - 48 Seats (-9)

Congress of the United Provinces of Mathorn

191st Mathornian Congress
(20th January, 2025 - 20th June, 2027)

Type
Bicameral
Houses
Senate
House of Representatives

History

Founded
3 January 1570

Preceded By
Second Continental Congress
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First Continental Congress

Leadership

President of the Senate
Vice President, Steph Hawkes (C)
Since 20 January 2025

Speaker of the House
Maddie Long (C)
Since 20 June 2022

President pro tempore of the Senate
Chris Wood(C)
Since 20 January 2025

Structure

The Senate:

Seats:
100 Senators

Political Parties:

Wi Green Party (4)
Wi Labour Party (19)
Wi Liberal Party (26)
Wi Conservative Party (32)
Wi Republican Party (10)
Wi National Party (9)

The House of Representatives:

Seats:
650 Seats

Political Parties:

Wi Green Party (26)
Wi Labour Party (115)
Wi Liberal Party (166)
Wi Conservative Party (238)
Wi Republican Party (57)
Wi National Party (48)

Elections

Voting system:
Closed List Proportional Representation

House of Representatives Last election:
12 November 2024
House of Representatives Next election:
11 May 2027

Senate Last election:
12 November 2024
Senate Next election:
11 May 2027

Meeting Place

The Mathornian Capitol,
1 George Street,
Polaris, PA01 1GS,
The United Provinces of Mathorn


The Congress of the United Provinces of Mathorn:

The Congress of Mathorn is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the The United Provinces of Mathorn and consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Congress meets in the Mathornian Capitol, in Polaris. Both senators and representatives are chosen through direct election. Congress has 750 voting members: 100 senators and 650 representatives, the latter defined by the Reapportionment Act of 1929.

The sitting of a congress is for a two-and-a-half year term, at present beginning every other January or June; the current congress is the 191st. Elections are held every two-and-a-half years in the months of November or May. The members of the House of Representatives are elected just for the two-and-a-half year term of a congress. Senators are elected for a seven-and-a-half year term, with terms staggered, so every two years approximately one-third of the Senate is up for election. Elections are held through a Closed List Proportional Representation, where each political party nominates a list of candidates and these candidates are allocated seats in proportion to the electoral performance of their respective political party.

Article 2, Section 2 of the Mathornian Constitution requires that any member of Congress must be at least 18 years of age, they must have been a Mathornian citizen for at least seven years and finally, any member of Congress must reside permanently in The United Provinces of Mathorn. The Congress was created by the Constitution of the United Provinces and first met on the 3rd January 1570, replacing in its legislative function, the Second Continental Congress.

Article 2 of the Mathornian Constitution states, "All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United Provinces, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives." The House and Senate are equal partners in the legislative process—legislation cannot be enacted without the consent of both chambers. However, the Constitution grants each chamber some unique powers. The Senate ratifies treaties and approves presidential appointments while the House initiates revenue-raising bills.

The House initiates impeachment cases, while the Senate decides impeachment cases. A two-thirds vote of the Senate is required before an impeached person can be removed from office.

The sitting of a congress is for a two-and-a-half-year term, at present beginning every January or June; the current congress is the 190th. The members of the 191st Congress were elected in the 2024 Mathornian Congressional Elections, and their terms begun on the 20th January 2024. The term of the 191st Congress will expire on the 20th June 2027, after the 2027 Mathornian Congressional Elections, due to be held on the 11th May 2027. These Congressional elections will be a midterm election, occurring midway through Lewis Wood's first term of office.


Role:

Article 2 of the Constitution creates and sets forth the structure and most of the powers of Congress. Sections One through Thirteen describe how Congress is elected and gives each House the power to create its own structure. Congress has authority over financial and budgetary policy through the enumerated power to "lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United Provinces."

Congress has an important role in national defence, including the exclusive power to declare war, to raise and maintain the armed forces, and to make rules for the military. Some critics charge that the executive branch has usurped Congress's constitutionally defined task of declaring war. While historically presidents initiated the process for going to war, they had previously asked for and received formal war declarations from Congress.

Congress can establish post offices and post roads, issue patents and copyrights, fix standards of weights and measures, establish Courts inferior to the Supreme Court, and "make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United Provinces, or in any Department or Officer thereof." Article Four gives Congress the power to admit new provinces into the Union.

One of Congress's foremost non-legislative functions is the power to investigate and oversee the executive branch. Congressional oversight is usually delegated to committees and is facilitated by Congress's subpoena power. Some critics have charged that Congress has in some instances failed to do an adequate job of overseeing the other branches of government.

There have been charges that presidents acting under the doctrine of the unitary executive have assumed important legislative and budgetary powers that should belong to Congress. So-called signing statements are one way in which a president can "tip the balance of power between Congress and George House a little more in favor of the executive branch," according to one account.

Congress also has implied powers deriving from the Constitution's Necessary and Proper Clause which permit Congress to "make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United Provinces, or in any Department or Officer thereof." Broad interpretations of this clause and of the Commerce Clause, the enumerated power to regulate commerce, in rulings such as McCulloch v. Anerst, have effectively widened the scope of Congress's legislative authority far beyond that prescribed in Article 2 of the Constitution.

The Senate was intended to be a check on the power of the House. In addition, the Senate has aimed to be a less partisan institution than the historical adversarial nature of the House, were simple majority voting is the norm. As such, in the Senate, under Senate rule XXII - commonly referred to as the cloture rule - 60 votes are needed to bring any bill to a vote, requiring that any major legislative initiative has bipartisan support.

The filibuster is a tactic employed by opponents of a proposed law to prevent a measure from being brought to a vote. The Senate rules permit senators to speak for as long as they wish, and on any topic they choose, until "three-fifths of the Senators duly chosen and sworn" (currently 60 out of 100) vote to close debate by invoking cloture under Senate Rule XXII. The most common form of filibuster occurs when one or more senators attempt to delay or block a vote on a bill by extending debate on the measure. 51 votes may be needed to approve any bills, but in practice, the support of three-fifths (60) of Senators is required to pass legislation.

Checks and Balances:

The Constitution provides checks and balances among the three branches of the federal government. Its authors expected the greater power to lie with Congress as described in Article Two. The influence of Congress on the presidency has varied from period to period depending on factors such as congressional leadership, presidential political influence, historical circumstances such as war, and individual initiative by members of Congress. The impeachment of Noah Rackham in 1652 made the presidency less powerful than Congress for a considerable period afterwards.

In recent years, Congress has restricted presidential power with laws such as the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 and the War Powers Resolution. Nevertheless, the Presidency remains considerably more powerful today than during the 19th century. Executive branch officials are often loath to reveal sensitive information to members of Congress because of concern that information could not be kept secret; in return, knowing they may be in the dark about executive branch activity, congressional officials are more likely to distrust their counterparts in executive agencies. Many government actions require fast coordinated effort by many agencies, and this is a task that Congress is ill-suited for. Congress is slow, open, divided, and not well matched to handle more rapid executive action or do a good job of overseeing such activity, according to one analysis.

The Constitution concentrates removal powers in the Congress by empowering and obligating the House of Representatives to impeach both executive and judicial officials for "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors." Impeachment is a formal accusation of unlawful activity by a civil officer or government official. The Senate is constitutionally empowered and obligated to try all impeachments. A simple majority in the House is required to impeach an official; however, a two-thirds majority in the Senate is required for conviction. A convicted official is automatically removed from office; in addition, the Senate may stipulate that the defendant be banned from holding office in the future. Impeachment proceedings may not inflict more than this; however, a convicted party may face criminal penalties in a normal court of law.

In the history of the United Provinces, the House of Representatives has impeached sixteen officials, of whom seven were convicted. Another resigned before the Senate could complete the trial. Only two presidents have ever been impeached: Noah Rackham (1652) and Sam White (2021). The trial of Noah Rackham ended in the Senate voting 88-12 for conviction on charges of Treason. Famously, during the Senate's roll-call vote in 1652, Senator (and future President) Jake Parker was physically assaulted by an ally of President Rackham, Senator Tom Cutter. Four impeachment charges were passed by the House and brought against Sam White. White was removed from office shortly after the Senate found him guilty on all four accounts of impeachment, with the then Vice-President, Adam Carver, assuming the Presidency.

The Senate has an important check on the executive power by confirming Cabinet officials, judges, and other high officers "by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate." It confirms most presidential nominees but rejections are not uncommon. Furthermore, treaties negotiated by the President must be ratified by a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate to take effect. As a result, presidential arm-twisting of senators can happen before a key vote. The House of Representatives has no formal role in either the ratification of treaties or the appointment of federal officials, other than in filling a vacancy in the office of the vice president; in such a case, a majority vote in each House is required to confirm a president's nomination of a vice president.

In 1703, the Supreme Court established judicial review of federal legislation in Polaris Journal vs Mathorn holding, however, that Congress could not grant unconstitutional power to the Court itself. The Constitution does not explicitly state that the courts may exercise judicial review; however, the notion that courts could declare laws unconstitutional was envisioned by the founding fathers. It is a huge check by the courts on the legislative authority and limits congressional power substantially. In 1857, for example, the Supreme Court struck down provisions of a congressional act of 1811 in its Lewis Scott decision. At the same time, the Supreme Court can extend congressional power through its constitutional interpretations.

Congress also plays a role in presidential elections. Both Houses meet in joint session on the sixth day of January following a presidential election to count the vote total submitted by the Provinces, and there are procedures to follow if no candidate wins a majority. The main result of congressional activity is the creation of laws, most of which are contained in the United Provinces Code, arranged by subject matter alphabetically under fifty title headings to present the laws "in a concise and usable form."


Current Composition of Congress:

Composition of the Senate:

Party

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Total

Wi Green Party

1

2

1

4

Wi Labour Party

5

8

6

19

Wi Liberal Party

8

8

10

26

Wi Conservative Party

12

11

9

32

Wi Republican Party

4

3

3

10

Wi National Party

3

2

4

9

Last Election

2022

2024

2019

Next Election

2029

2032

2027

Total

33

34

33

100

Composition of the House of Representatives:

Party

Total

Wi Green Party

26

Wi Labour Party

115

Wi Liberal Party

166

Wi Conservative Party

238

Wi Republican Party

57

Wi National Party

48

Total

650

House of Representatives Last Election: 2024
House of Representatives Next Election: 2027


Historical Composition of Congress:

Historical composition of the Senate:

Historical composition of the House of Representatives:

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GOOD MORNING NEWMERICA
[Bonjour Nouvelle-Amérique]
Historic Agreement Reached on Christmas Day

By Sarah Dubois

Updated 0843 HST December, 25th, 2024

🕑1 min

Saint-Michel, Hawaii – In a landmark development, the Republican Federation and the Patriot Vanguard have reached a historic agreement, bringing an end the year long civil war. The agreement was signed on Christmas Day, symbolizing a new era of peace and cooperation.

The agreement, brokered by international mediators from the Celestial Empire and the United Provinces, outlines a comprehensive framework for power-sharing, disarmament, and reconciliation.

Power-Sharing Government: Both factions will form a coalition government, ensuring representation and participation from all sides.

The Patriot Vanguard has agreed to lay down arms and disband its paramilitary units, with oversight from international observers.

A series of initiatives aimed at healing divisions and fostering unity, including truth and reconciliation commissions, community-building programs, and support for victims of the conflict.

A new election will be held on January 1st to establish a new democratically elected government that will lead reconstruction efforts. Both Nancy Jones and Ryan Beaumont have officially announced their candidacy.

President of the Republican Federation, Ryan Beaumont, hailed the agreement as a "new dawn" for the region. "Today, we have chosen peace over conflict, unity over division. This agreement marks the beginning of a brighter future for all our citizens.

Leader of the Patriot Vanguard, Nancy Jones, expressed hope for lasting peace. "We have taken a bold step towards reconciliation. Our commitment to this agreement reflects our desire to build a better future for our children and generations to come."

World leaders have welcomed the agreement, praising the courage and determination of both factions. The International Union Secretary-General and Lenapehoking representative, Nora Thompson Dean, called it a "triumph of diplomacy and dialogue."

The news has been met with widespread relief and celebration. Citizens from both sides have taken to the streets, waving the official flag and singing songs of peace. "This is the best Christmas gift we could have hoped for," said one resident from While some citizens, especially those associated from Saint-Michel, while members from the Strips of Liberty called for justice caused by the leaders of the Patriot Vanguards and alleged war crimes from the Celestial Empire’s Kempeitai.

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