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===Decartes=== | ===Decartes=== | ||
[[Decartes]] is the capital state of the Mercantilist States. Its capital city is [[Decartes]] which also serves as the capital city of the Mercantilist States. It is the location of the Decartes Stock Exchange (DSE) and the location of the President's residence, the [[Cerulean House]]. It is also the home of the flagship university of the nation, the University of Old Mercantilism. Its national animal is the monkey. | [[Decartes]] is the capital state of the Mercantilist States. Its capital city is [[Decartes]] which also serves as the capital city of the Mercantilist States. It is the location of the Decartes Stock Exchange (DSE) and the location of the President's residence, the [[Cerulean House]]. It is also the home of the flagship university of the nation, the University of Old Mercantilism. Its national animal is the monkey. | ||
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| + | Its government features a popularly elected governor and a unicameral legislature elected on a party-list system. | ||
===Newsouth=== | ===Newsouth=== | ||
| − | Founded by settlers from [http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/South_Nashville South Nashville], its capital city is Newsouth. Its national animal is the mockingbird. | + | Founded by settlers from [http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/South_Nashville South Nashville], its capital city is Newsouth. Consequently, its Constitution features a bicameral legislature with a popularly elected Ambassador and Governor. Its national animal is the mockingbird. |
===Jazzo=== | ===Jazzo=== | ||
| − | Jazzo is the largest state. Its capital is Jazzville and its national animal is the brown recluse. | + | Jazzo is the largest state. Its capital is Jazzville and its national animal is the brown recluse. Its government is a unicameral legislature with a Prime Minister elected by the Jazzan Parlaiment and representatives elected from single member districts. |
===Wikitree=== | ===Wikitree=== | ||
Wikitree is notable as the only state not to have a federal military base and to not enforce compulsory military service for its citizens. Its islands are known for rich diamond mines which supply all the diamonds in the Mercantilist States. Its capital city is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia] and its national animal is the wikoctopus. | Wikitree is notable as the only state not to have a federal military base and to not enforce compulsory military service for its citizens. Its islands are known for rich diamond mines which supply all the diamonds in the Mercantilist States. Its capital city is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia] and its national animal is the wikoctopus. | ||
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| + | ===Tenokee=== | ||
| + | Tenokee was the fifth state to join the Mercantilist States. Called a "Mercantilian birthright" by President Washington, it was settled primarily by Newsoutherners and Jazzans. Its Constitution and form of government is very similar to Jazzo's with the exception that the Governor is popularly elected. It was given a fast track to statehood by <i>Congress</i> following the ratification of its Constitution and election of its Governor. | ||
==Major Corporations== | ==Major Corporations== | ||
Revision as of 06:08, 10 April 2007
The Dominion of Mercantilist States, or simply Mercantilist States, is a confederation of independent democratic states united on the principles of free trade, defense, and expansion located on the Tallent Archipelago in the Southwestern hemisphere of Taijitu. A citizen from the Mercantilist States is known as a Mercantilian, or a Merchant.
Its capital is Decartes and the largest state is Jazzo. The President is Anthony Washington and its national currency is the tallent.
Contents
Articles of Confederation
The Mercantilist Articles of Confederation is the governing document of the Mercantilist States. It establishes the capital as Decartes, Decartes and a governing body known as Congress. Each state is given one seat in Congress and determines how its represenative is selected. In all cases it is the chief executive and/or head of state of the government.
The Congress convenes at the beginning of each year and is responsible for electing the President. The person who recieves the most votes becomes the President. It then reconvenes at the discretion of the members. The President serves as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and is vested with supreme executive authority. He can be removed from office by a 3/4 vote of Congress.
The Congress is also responsible for electing the Supreme Court. It serves as the court of last resort for the states and dominions and is made up of 7 members, with at least one member from each state. The Court has the authority to review the actions and declare unconsitutional the actions of the President. How or what exactly would happen after this is unclear and has never happened in Mercantilist States history. The states, dominions, and the Mercantilist States Federal Government use a common law legal system.
Congress is often referred to colloquially as BOGSAT (bunch of guys sitting around a table) because of its small size and boardroom-like meeting place. Its discussions are often also shrouded in an air of secrecy, and members often meet informally and without aides.
Congress
Congress is made up of 5 members from each of the Mercantilist States:
- Prime Minister of Jazzo, James T. Gardener
- Ambassador from Newsouth, William Xavier
- President of Wikitree, Devin Wikii
- Governor of Decartes, Robert G. Bush
- Governor of Tenokee, Marcel Lock
Military
The military, commonly known as the Merchant Defense Force, is made up of the Mercantilist Navy (MSN), Mercantilist Army (MSA), Mercantilist Air Force (MSAF), and Mercantilist Subcorps (MSC). All military bases are shared by the four divisons.
The Mercantilist States is notable for its compulsory military service, with all male citizens over the age of 16 lifetime members of the Merchant Reserve and required to serve at least two years of military service. Military training is institutionalized as part of the education curriculum with all males required to report for one year of military training between their sophomore and senior year of highschool, and then serve their two years of service before the age of 35.
The Navy is the backbone of the MDF with Essex class aircraft carriers and Nimitz supercarriers . Its lineup also includes a number of Merc class Destroyers, Duke class frigates, and Maritime class auxiliary ships.
Mercantilist Army
The Mercantilist Army is by far the smallest divison of the MDF, and is made up entirely of personnel. However, the Army is also responsible for training the conscripts. Thus the Army represents the greatest number of the military personnel in the MDF, but only accounts for roughly 10% of the military budget. The Mercantilist Corps of Engineers is also under the command of the Army.
Mercantilist Air Force
The Mercantilist Air Force is the second largest division of the military, accounting for roughly 30% of the defense budget. The MSAF is under the command of the Admiral of the Navy and all its actions are coordinated with the Navy. Thus, Air Wings are based out military bases and aircraft carriers. The primary aircraft of the MSAF is the M-16 Spider, a lightweight, medium range, multi-role fighter jet, the F-4 Phantom II, and the F-35 JSF. It is supplemented by the MH-44 Terrapin class attack and transport helicopter and the B-17 Flying Fortress.
Mercantilist Subcorps
The Mercantilist Subcorps is the underwater defender and first line of defense of the Mercantilist States. It accounts for the largest portion of the military budget, roughly 35%. It is comprised of Mercwolf, Ohio, and Los Angeles class submarines. It also includes one seaQuest DSV.
States
Each state is essentially an independent actor complete with its own laws; however the Mercantilist States Supreme Court serves as the court of last resort. Each has its own National Gaurd fleet under the command of the chief executive of its state.
Decartes
Decartes is the capital state of the Mercantilist States. Its capital city is Decartes which also serves as the capital city of the Mercantilist States. It is the location of the Decartes Stock Exchange (DSE) and the location of the President's residence, the Cerulean House. It is also the home of the flagship university of the nation, the University of Old Mercantilism. Its national animal is the monkey.
Its government features a popularly elected governor and a unicameral legislature elected on a party-list system.
Newsouth
Founded by settlers from South Nashville, its capital city is Newsouth. Consequently, its Constitution features a bicameral legislature with a popularly elected Ambassador and Governor. Its national animal is the mockingbird.
Jazzo
Jazzo is the largest state. Its capital is Jazzville and its national animal is the brown recluse. Its government is a unicameral legislature with a Prime Minister elected by the Jazzan Parlaiment and representatives elected from single member districts.
Wikitree
Wikitree is notable as the only state not to have a federal military base and to not enforce compulsory military service for its citizens. Its islands are known for rich diamond mines which supply all the diamonds in the Mercantilist States. Its capital city is Wikipedia and its national animal is the wikoctopus.
Tenokee
Tenokee was the fifth state to join the Mercantilist States. Called a "Mercantilian birthright" by President Washington, it was settled primarily by Newsoutherners and Jazzans. Its Constitution and form of government is very similar to Jazzo's with the exception that the Governor is popularly elected. It was given a fast track to statehood by Congress following the ratification of its Constitution and election of its Governor.
Major Corporations
The largest corporation in the Mercantilist States is the Mercantilist Brewing Co., an alcohol and tobacco producer with a worldwide distribution network. Their assets are spread throughout the Mercantilist States. Their beer is known to be found in the taverns across the unclaimed lands.
The Northrup-Mercantile Company is the major arms manufacturer in the Mercantilist States. It does 80% of its business with the Mercantilist States Government. It is responsible for the development and production of the bulk of the Merchant Defense Force military equipment.
The DeWi Diamond Trading Company is the exclusive supplier of diamonds in the Mercantilist States. All of their assets are located in Wikitree.
