Voice of Freedom
THE FEDERAL ASSEMBLY
Located in the historic Senate District of Galactic City, the Federal Assembly is the political stage and heart of democracy for the many worlds of the Galactic Alliance. Divided into three primary branches: the Senate, the Chamber and the Office of the Chancellor, it is through these institutions that the Alliance's politicians and representatives work tirelessly to promote the rights and freedoms of their people, establish and seek out new opportunities, and endeavor to restore the Core Region to its former glory.
The Senate is the legislative branch of the Galactic Alliance's federal government. It is made up of thousands of congressmen (senators & representatives) who represent sectors, systems, planets, and even powerful corporations & guilds within the Galactic Alliance’s borders. From the massive Senate Building at the center of the district, the members of the Senate commune regularly to deliberate on important topics, lobby for changes, and to introduce, review & submit bills to the Office of the Chancellor to be signed into federal law. In addition to these tasks, the Senate acts as a supervisory council that oversees the executive branches to ensure they’re conforming to the guidelines of the Common Charter. Because of the large numbers of congressmen and women present, countless committees and lesser councils exist throughout it that focus on specific topics and push for different agendas. However, among these small and often unimportant groups, several informal political factions have emerged and gained more significant recognition. The largest and most influential of these unofficial parties are organized along two axes of conflict, and split into four groups (which are each covered under the Political Factions sub-tab).
The second and third branches of the Federal Assembly: the Chamber of Ministers & the Office of the Chancellor, operate out of the district's Executive Building and make up the federal government’s executive authority. The Chamber is composed of eight appointed Ministers who are selected by the Chancellor with the approval of the Senate. Each Minister oversees one of the Alliance's eight federal Ministries, which themselves govern specific domains of public administration. These domains are: State, Defense, Justice, Education, Health, Agriculture, Commerce & Intelligence. The Ministries and their respective chambermen coordinate with one-another to facilitate the day-to-day function of the Galactic Alliance and the many projects of the Federal Assembly. The Office of the Chancellor, headquartered in the Chancellor's Suite of the Executive Building, consists of those members of the federal government who are directly subordinate to the Chancellor, and aid them with the administration of the government and its staff. Notably, the Office would include the Vice Chair & Staff Aide. The Chancellor serves as both the Head of State for the Federal Assembly and the Commander-in-Chief of the Defense Force, and holds the authority to sign legislation into law, veto bills that have been approved by the Senate, and issue executive orders on behalf of the Galactic Alliance. To ensure that members of the Office of the Chancellor are held accountable for their actions, the Senate maintains the constitutional right to initiate a 'Vote of No Confidence' should they conclude, beyond reasonable doubt, that the Office has failed to act in accordance with the Common Charter or against the best interests of the Galactic Alliance.
The Senate is the legislative branch of the Galactic Alliance's federal government. It is made up of thousands of congressmen (senators & representatives) who represent sectors, systems, planets, and even powerful corporations & guilds within the Galactic Alliance’s borders. From the massive Senate Building at the center of the district, the members of the Senate commune regularly to deliberate on important topics, lobby for changes, and to introduce, review & submit bills to the Office of the Chancellor to be signed into federal law. In addition to these tasks, the Senate acts as a supervisory council that oversees the executive branches to ensure they’re conforming to the guidelines of the Common Charter. Because of the large numbers of congressmen and women present, countless committees and lesser councils exist throughout it that focus on specific topics and push for different agendas. However, among these small and often unimportant groups, several informal political factions have emerged and gained more significant recognition. The largest and most influential of these unofficial parties are organized along two axes of conflict, and split into four groups (which are each covered under the Political Factions sub-tab).
The second and third branches of the Federal Assembly: the Chamber of Ministers & the Office of the Chancellor, operate out of the district's Executive Building and make up the federal government’s executive authority. The Chamber is composed of eight appointed Ministers who are selected by the Chancellor with the approval of the Senate. Each Minister oversees one of the Alliance's eight federal Ministries, which themselves govern specific domains of public administration. These domains are: State, Defense, Justice, Education, Health, Agriculture, Commerce & Intelligence. The Ministries and their respective chambermen coordinate with one-another to facilitate the day-to-day function of the Galactic Alliance and the many projects of the Federal Assembly. The Office of the Chancellor, headquartered in the Chancellor's Suite of the Executive Building, consists of those members of the federal government who are directly subordinate to the Chancellor, and aid them with the administration of the government and its staff. Notably, the Office would include the Vice Chair & Staff Aide. The Chancellor serves as both the Head of State for the Federal Assembly and the Commander-in-Chief of the Defense Force, and holds the authority to sign legislation into law, veto bills that have been approved by the Senate, and issue executive orders on behalf of the Galactic Alliance. To ensure that members of the Office of the Chancellor are held accountable for their actions, the Senate maintains the constitutional right to initiate a 'Vote of No Confidence' should they conclude, beyond reasonable doubt, that the Office has failed to act in accordance with the Common Charter or against the best interests of the Galactic Alliance.
Political Factions
Isolationist Shepherds seek to remain careful of overextending the Alliance. In a chaotic galaxy, caution is key to success; waste not resources, do not interfere too much, and do not bring in too many members that may destabilize the Alliance.
Isolationist Stewards, though also seeking to regulate new membership and move with caution, are more ready to interfere in affairs both foreign and domestic that concern the Alliance. In order to quell the chaos of the galaxy and move towards a future with a larger Alliance, the Alliance must exercise its power properly -- cultural, economic, and military.
Expansionist Shepherds encourage worlds to become members and seek to expand the Alliance's borders, but without coercion or power as drawing forces. Eventually everyone will be welcomed by the Alliance, but should the Alliance exert too much power, it may drive off those who are different from us. Not everything is the Alliance's business, but everyone benefits from the Alliance's business.
Expansionist Stewards have a vision of an Alliance that expands not only its borders but its culture, its democracy, and its economy across the galaxy. The Alliance, now the largest power in the galaxy, should take the wheel and with steady hands steer to a better future.
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