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The '''Legislature of Cascadia''' is the unicameral legislature of [[Cascadia (Aurora)|Cascadia]], consisting of the '''Cascadia House of Representatives'''. It is has continuously operated since August 17, 2022, and is one of only several directly elected legislative bodies on the server. | The '''Legislature of Cascadia''' is the unicameral legislature of [[Cascadia (Aurora)|Cascadia]], consisting of the '''Cascadia House of Representatives'''. It is has continuously operated since August 17, 2022, and is one of only several directly elected legislative bodies on the server. | ||
The House of Representatives consists of 15 representatives, however the total number can be lowered or raised by law, and has been on several occasions. All representatives are elected directly by the people in multi-member geographic constituencies, each electing three to six members to the House of Representatives, on the basis of Proportional Representation by means of the Single Transferable Vote. Political parties, while not banned, do not exist in Cascadia, and thus the House has a | The House of Representatives consists of 15 representatives, however the total number can be lowered or raised by law, and has been on several occasions. All representatives are elected directly by the people in multi-member geographic constituencies, each electing three to six members to the House of Representatives, on the basis of Proportional Representation by means of the Single Transferable Vote. Political parties, while not banned, do not exist in Cascadia, and thus the House has a more nonpartisan attitude compared to legislatures that have organized caucuses or groups. Elections are held once a month, alongside elections for the President of Cascadia. | ||
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The House of Representatives does not have a constitutionally mandated number of seats in the House, and is decided by statute. The constitution, in Article III, Section 2, states that "the House of Representatives must be elected in a fair and proportional manner, however such specific manner may be determined by law.'''"''' As of the latest election, and the number set for the upcoming election, the number of seats in the House of Representatives is 15, with several members elected from several geographic multi-member divisions, which are redrawn every so often to account for activity and population changes necessary to alter the boundaries. | The House of Representatives does not have a constitutionally mandated number of seats in the House, and is decided by statute. The constitution, in Article III, Section 2, states that "the House of Representatives must be elected in a fair and proportional manner, however such specific manner may be determined by law.'''"''' As of the latest election, and the number set for the upcoming election, the number of seats in the House of Representatives is 15, with several members elected from several geographic multi-member divisions, which are redrawn every so often to account for activity and population changes necessary to alter the boundaries. | ||
The Electoral Commission of Cascadia, a constitutional body established for the sole purpose of revising electoral boundaries before each election, oversees this process, consisting of the Chief Justice, Vice President, Public Advocate, Speaker of the House, and a final commissioner chosen by and from the House's members. | The '''Electoral Commission of Cascadia''', a constitutional body established for the sole purpose of revising electoral boundaries before each election, oversees this process, consisting of the Chief Justice, Vice President, Public Advocate, Speaker of the House, and a final commissioner chosen by and from the House's members. | ||
Prior to the creation of the Electoral Commission in the National Constitution ratified on January 1, 2023, the Legislature had redistricting authority, and exercised such powers through the House Standing Committee on Apportionment, often called the Apportionment Committee, which was responsible for making these changes and proposing them to the house prior to general elections, with approval of a two-thirds votes in the House. The Committee was made up of 5 members, chosen by the House as a whole, with the member receiving the most votes to be on the Committee becoming its Chair. | Prior to the creation of the Electoral Commission in the National Constitution ratified on January 1, 2023, the Legislature had redistricting authority, and exercised such powers through the House Standing Committee on Apportionment, often called the Apportionment Committee, which was responsible for making these changes and proposing them to the house prior to general elections, with approval of a two-thirds votes in the House. The Committee was made up of 5 members, chosen by the House as a whole, with the member receiving the most votes to be on the Committee becoming its Chair. | ||