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=== Executive branch === | === Executive branch === | ||
The executive branch of the government of Cascadia is headed by the [[President of Cascadia]], which the Constitution vests with the executive power. The president is both the head of state (performing ceremonial functions) and the head of government (the chief executive). The National Constitution directs the president to "take care that the laws be faithfully executed" and requires the president to swear or affirm to "preserve, protect and defend the National Constitution of Cascadia." Many presidential actions are undertaken via executive orders or other presidential directives, and it is the president's responsibility to administer the Executive Branch and make all appointments and nominations as necessary under the law. The president appoints the [[Cabinet of Cascadia|Cabinet]], which is made up of the heads of the several executive departments responsible for executing public policy and laws. The president is also the commander-in-chief of the National Guard, and is the chief diplomat of the nation. The president is elected together with the vice president for a one-month term at general elections. The current and 24th President is Ahea. | The executive branch of the government of Cascadia is headed by the [[President of Cascadia]], which the Constitution vests with the executive power. The president is both the head of state (performing ceremonial functions) and the head of government (the chief executive). The National Constitution directs the president to "take care that the laws be faithfully executed" and requires the president to swear or affirm to "preserve, protect and defend the National Constitution of Cascadia." Many presidential actions are undertaken via executive orders or other presidential directives, and it is the president's responsibility to administer the Executive Branch and make all appointments and nominations as necessary under the law. The president appoints the [[Cabinet of Cascadia|Cabinet]], which is made up of the heads of the several executive departments responsible for executing public policy and laws. The president is also the commander-in-chief of the National Guard, and is the chief diplomat of the nation. The president is elected together with the vice president for a one-month term at general elections. The current and 24th President is [[Ahea]]. | ||
=== Legislative branch === | === Legislative branch === | ||
The legislative branch of the government of Cascadia is the [[Legislature of Cascadia]], consisting of a single house, the House of Representatives. General elections are held every month concurrently with elections for President, and as of the most recent election it consists of 15 seats. Members represent multi-member constituencies to which they are elected from. Legislation may be initiated by any representative. The House also elects a [[Speaker of the Cascadia House of Representatives|Speaker]], who is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives, currently [[ | The legislative branch of the government of Cascadia is the [[Legislature of Cascadia]], consisting of a single house, the House of Representatives. General elections are held every month concurrently with elections for President, and as of the most recent election it consists of 15 seats. Members represent multi-member constituencies to which they are elected from. Legislation may be initiated by any representative. The House also elects a [[Speaker of the Cascadia House of Representatives|Speaker]], who is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives, currently [[SergioTheCrafter]]. The Vice President has the power to break any ties if necessary, a relic of the Vice President's former power as President of the Legislature prior to the ratification of the current Constitution. All laws passed by the House of Representatives must either be signed or vetoed by the President, however the Legislature may override a presidential veto with a two-thirds supermajority. The Legislature also holds the sole authority over the national budget, declarations of war, treaties, confirmation of presidential appointments, and the sole power of impeachment of all officers of the state. | ||
=== Judicial branch === | === Judicial branch === | ||
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The National Capital City of Olympia, as a unique case, is considered a county-level special municipality, having an elected Executive and Legislative Assembly which make ordinances on an expanded set of policy matters as devolved by the National Government, including in the creation of criminal ordinances, regulation of finance, and appropriations. Olympia is considered co-extensive with "Thurston County". | The National Capital City of Olympia, as a unique case, is considered a county-level special municipality, having an elected Executive and Legislative Assembly which make ordinances on an expanded set of policy matters as devolved by the National Government, including in the creation of criminal ordinances, regulation of finance, and appropriations. Olympia is considered co-extensive with "Thurston County". | ||
These counties are further subdivided into the core administrative unit of Cascadia, which are its municipalities, cities, and towns. There are | These counties are further subdivided into the core administrative unit of Cascadia, which are its municipalities, cities, and towns. There are 187 municipalities in the Republic of Cascadia, each overseen by a mayor (besides Olympia). Towns are the smallest unit of administration in Cascadia, and the National Constitution vests them with supreme authority over property and management of their local populace, supreme to that even of the National Government. | ||
Under the Regional Funds Act of March 2025, there exist four "funding districts" or "funding regions", that largely correspond to the four electoral districts used in elections for the House of Representatives. These do not constitute a government, but rather are funds that can be utilized for regional funding of projects. Elected representatives from the funding district have voting power over usage of the fund. | Under the Regional Funds Act of March 2025, there exist four "funding districts" or "funding regions", that largely correspond to the four electoral districts used in elections for the House of Representatives. These do not constitute a government, but rather are funds that can be utilized for regional funding of projects. Elected representatives from the funding district have voting power over usage of the fund. | ||
Since October 8, 2022, the in-game nation of [[Washington (Aurora)|Washington]] has been apart of Cascadia as a vassal, and is treated as apart of the nation of Cascadia for all political purposes, despite its status in-game as separate. This status is known as a '''trade possession office'''. The Washington Trade Possession Office is located in Columbia County. | Since October 8, 2022, the in-game nation of [[Washington (Aurora)|Washington]] has been apart of Cascadia as a vassal, and is treated as apart of the nation of Cascadia for all political purposes, despite its status in-game as separate. This status is known as a '''trade possession office'''. The Washington Trade Possession Office is located in Columbia County. | ||
=== Foreign relations === | === Foreign relations === | ||
The Republic of Cascadia has an established structure of foreign relations, and it has the world's second-largest diplomatic corps as of 2025. It is a leading and founding member of the Organization of Free Nations and is home to the OFN's headquarters in Seattle. Cascadia has a "Special Relationship" with Vermont and the Midwestern Union, and strong ties with Wollaston, Pilbara | The Republic of Cascadia has an established structure of foreign relations, and it has the world's second-largest diplomatic corps as of 2025. It is a leading and founding member of the Organization of Free Nations and is home to the OFN's headquarters in Seattle. Cascadia has a "Special Relationship" with Vermont and the Midwestern Union, and strong ties with Wollaston, Pilbara, Brazil, and several other OFN and democratic nations. Cascadia works closely with its OFN allies on military and national security issues, and with several other countries such as the Soviet Union and Nebraska through independent bilateral agreements. In South America, Brazil is traditionally considered to be the closest ally of the Cascadia. Since late 2024, Cascadia has become a key ally of Finnmark; it has also provided the country with significant military equipment and other support in response to Scandinavia's December 2024 invasion. As the server's largest and oldest democracy, it wields considerable influence, and has thus been involved in numerous conflicts historically with nations such as Texas, the Rocky Mountain Federation, and California. The current [[Secretary of State of Cascadia|secretary of state]], who leads Cascadia's State Department, is FoxClient. | ||
=== Military === | === Military === | ||
The president is the commander-in-chief of National Guard of Cascadia and appoints its leaders, the secretary of defense and subservient generals. The Department of Defense, which is headquartered in Olympia, administers the National Guard, which is the standing volunteer militia and armed force of Cascadia. The present Secretary of Defense is | The president is the commander-in-chief of National Guard of Cascadia and appoints its leaders, the secretary of defense and subservient generals. The Department of Defense, which is headquartered in Olympia, administers the National Guard, which is the standing volunteer militia and armed force of Cascadia. The present Secretary of Defense is ElimBessus. Cascadia is known for having one of the most advanced and sophisticated intelligence programs on the server, led by Director of Intelligence [[Raptormm4]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Pre-History=== | ===Pre-History=== | ||