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Bill: Zogist Coup!
Details
Submitted by[?]: People's Populist Party - Zogist Mafia
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill presents the formation of a cabinet. It requires more than half of the legislature to vote yes. Traditionally, parties in the proposal vote yes, others (the opposition) vote no. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: January 3015
Description[?]:
| Enemy party members are beaten in the streets! Fighting is everywhere as People are ANGRY!!! Only tory ACN party survives, due to respect for Laird / HOG position currently held by Justin Bennet / will acott, Now it is Grand Emperor Zog who will lead us!!! |
Proposals
Article 1
The responsibilites of Head of Government will be conducted by the People's Populist Party - Zogist Mafia
Article 2
The responsibilites of Science and Technology will be conducted by the People's Populist Party - Zogist Mafia
Article 3
The responsibilites of Food and Agriculture will be conducted by the People's Populist Party - Zogist Mafia
Article 4
The responsibilites of Environment and Tourism will be conducted by the People's Populist Party - Zogist Mafia
Article 5
The responsibilites of Trade and Industry will be conducted by the People's Populist Party - Zogist Mafia
Article 6
The responsibilites of Foreign Affairs will be conducted by the People's Populist Party - Zogist Mafia
Article 7
The responsibilites of Internal Affairs will be conducted by the People's Populist Party - Zogist Mafia
Article 8
The responsibilites of Finance will be conducted by the People's Populist Party - Zogist Mafia
Article 9
The responsibilites of Defence will be conducted by the People's Populist Party - Zogist Mafia
Article 10
The responsibilites of Justice will be conducted by the People's Populist Party - Zogist Mafia
Article 11
The responsibilites of Infrastructure and Transport will be conducted by the People's Populist Party - Zogist Mafia
Article 12
The responsibilites of Health and Social Services will be conducted by the People's Populist Party - Zogist Mafia
Article 13
The responsibilites of Education and Culture will be conducted by the People's Populist Party - Zogist Mafia
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change The way adulthood is determined.
Old value:: Adulthood is determined by age.
Current: Adulthood is determined by age.
Proposed: Adulthood is determined by a test.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change The right to appeal against a judgement rendered by a court.
Old value:: Every person has the right to appeal against a judgement and to have it reviewed by a higher court.
Current: Every person has the right to appeal against a judgement and to have it reviewed by a higher court.
Proposed: All judgements are final and binding; appealing against them is not possible.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change The citizens' right to assemble in public.
Old value:: There are no restrictions on the right of citizens to assemble in groups.
Current: The police may disperse a group if they believe it poses a potential risk to public safety.
Proposed: The police may disperse a group without giving any reason.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding child benefit.
Old value:: The state guarantees child benefit to families classified as low-income or poor.
Current: The state guarantees child benefit to both low-income families and large families.
Proposed: The state guarantees child benefit to all families.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning child labour.
Old value:: Child labour is allowed, but with additional regulations to those of adult labourers.
Current: Child labour is forbidden.
Proposed: Child labour is mandatory; all children must seek employment.
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on subsidising contraception.
Old value:: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Current: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Proposed: Contraceptives are banned for religious reasons.
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change The government's position towards the administration of law.
Old value:: There is a uniform system of courts across the nation.
Current: There are regional courts, but decisions of regional courts may be appealed to national courts (if the right to appeal exists).
Proposed: There are no courts, the Head of State will determine what's right or wrong.
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change Curfew policy (curfew time to be determined in the bill description).
Old value:: Local governments may set curfews, but national government does not.
Current: The national government may impose curfews, but only if a state of emergency has been declared.
Proposed: No-one may use streets or public property beyond the curfew time.
Article 22
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The government may not seize private property.
Current: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Proposed: The government may seize private property for any reason.
Article 23
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on energy generation.
Old value:: Private power stations provide energy for the entire power grid.
Current: Private and public power stations exist side-by-side.
Proposed: All power stations are publicly owned.
Article 24
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid.
Current: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Proposed: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Article 25
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign embassies.
Old value:: Any other country may establish an embassy on national soil.
Current: Foreign countries may establish an embassy after obtaining approval from the Foreign Office.
Proposed: The government does not allow foreign embassies.
Article 26
Proposal[?] to change The nation's policy on the separation of the police and the military.
Old value:: A civilian police force is in place and the military is not allowed to play any part in it.
Current: A civilian police force is in place and the military may be called in to help in serious emergencies.
Proposed: The military acts as a de-facto police force, with powers of arrest.
Article 27
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning granting nationality (national of this state without implication of having citizenship rights).
Old value:: Only those born in this country or to nationals receive nationality.
Current: Only those born to nationals become nationals.
Proposed: Anyone receives nationality but immigrants must pass a test to gain nationality.
Article 28
Proposal[?] to change Singing the national anthem in schools.
Old value:: Children are never made to sing the national anthem.
Current: Children are not made to sing the national anthem, but are required to show respect when it is played at the commencement of school each day.
Proposed: Children are made to sing the national anthem at the commencement of school each day.
Article 29
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to prayer in schools.
Old value:: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden, except in religious schools.
Current: The government leaves this decision up to the schools themselves.
Proposed: Teacher-led prayers in schools are encouraged.
Article 30
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.
Old value:: There is no official state religion, but the government requires everyone to belong to a religion of some kind.
Current: There is an official state religion, but membership is completely voluntary.
Proposed: There is an official state religion, and membership is mandatory.
Article 31
Proposal[?] to change The workers' right to strike.
Old value:: All workers have the right to strike but certain categories of workers regarded as critical to society have to ensure a minimal service.
Current: All workers have the right to strike.
Proposed: All strikes are illegal.
Article 32
Proposal[?] to change Train Operating Companies (TOC).
Old value:: Private companies operate TOCs throughout the country.
Current: There is a single publicly owned TOC.
Proposed: There is a single publicly owned TOC.
Article 33
Proposal[?] to change Women in the military.
Old value:: Women serve alongside men.
Current: Women serve alongside men.
Proposed: Women can only serve in non-battle positions.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes | Total Seats: 204 | |
| no |
Total Seats: 150 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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