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Bill: Federalism Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Independence Party
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This bill asks for an amendement to the Constitution. It will require two-thirds of the legislature to vote in favor. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: June 2426
Description[?]:
Small cities should be able to institute measures of government (like a city manager, or council) that best fit their needs. We must also protect the rights of smaller provinces to adequate representation, as we have no upper house to make sure they are not dominated by large provinces. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The appointment of mayors.
Old value:: Citizens elect their mayor directly in a local election.
Current: Citizens elect their mayor directly in a local election.
Proposed: Local governments determine the method of appointment.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The method used to determine the number of seats each region receives in the national legislature.
Old value:: A proportional algorithm that gives a very small advantage to larger regions.
Current: Equal representation, regardless of region population.
Proposed: Equal representation, regardless of region population.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 06:18:50, July 09, 2007 CET | From | Green Party for the Federation | To | Debating the Federalism Act |
Message | I like the idea of Article 1, however I cannot support Article 2 |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | |||||
yes |
Total Seats: 56 | |||||
no |
Total Seats: 404 | |||||
abstain | Total Seats: 95 |
Random fact: By default the head of government is the ultimate authority within a national government. In general terms, heads of government are expected to consult with cabinet colleagues (including those from other parties) before making significant decisions but they remain responsible for government action. |
Random quote: "Terror is only justice: prompt, severe and inflexible; it is then an emanation of virtue; it is less a distinct principle than a natural consequence of the general principle of democracy, applied to the most pressing wants of the country." - Maximilien Robespierre |