Republic Organization (Working Doc)
(I've been building these concepts for the last 2 months or more now and I'm finding that rolling out an all-in-one package is untenable given the recent uptick in political roleplay and interactions with the Republic recently and the increasing number we will have on the horizon.
This document will be updated regularly so please refer back to it regularly)
Branches of Government
The Galactic Republic is a Federal Representative Democracy.
Federal: Power is divided between a 'national' or 'upper' government that rules over the unit as a whole. In this case it's the Galactic Senate led by the Chancellor. Underneath the umbrella government are multitudes of local and regional governments. The largest unit of these is a 'sector' (Corusca sector, for example), but smaller yet are system and planetary governments.
Any law passed by the 'federal' government supersedes all local government or municipal statues, nullifying any ones that conflict with federal law.
Representative: The Galactic Republic has 372 sectors. Each sector is represented by 1 Senator that is elected for a term of 6 years (the next election year is 441. The idea of this was to be convenient and have the end of the year irl always be the end of the term and June be the end of the term for easy remembrance). Every Senator gets 1 vote in the Senate
Democracy: Decisions are made by majority vote.
The Galactic Republic is organized by a constitution called the "New Republic Common Charter" (It is often referred to as the 'constitution' as well in common conversation.) It is a form of constitution that outlines the rules of government, allows amendments to it, and identifies protections for civil rights and liberties that the government may not infringe upon. The Charter outlines 3 Branches of the government, though, the Legislative and Executive branches are fused in the form of the Chancellor who is elected by the Senate, not directly by the people of the Republic.
Legislative Branch:
The Senate is comprised of 372 Senators who serve for 6 year terms with no term limit. Each Senator gets 1 vote on the floor of the Senate and may serve on any number of committees that they're assigned to by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Senators must be at least 16 years of age or older to serve.
Senate Committees, subcommittees, & short descriptions:
- Ways and Means
The committee has jurisdiction over all taxation, tariffs, and other revenue-raising measures, as well as a number of other programs including Social Security, unemployment benefits, Medicare, the enforcement of child support laws, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, foster care, and adoption programs.
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Appropriations
It has jurisdiction over all discretionary spending legislation in the Senate. The Senate Appropriations Committee is the largest committee in the Galactic Senate, with 230 members. Basically... Ways and Means assigns the how much each area of government *CAN* spend, and Appropriations *SPENDS* it.
- Armed Services
- Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Environment and Public Works
- Finance
Specifically, the Committee exercises oversight on bills relating to the Board of Equalization, enterprise zones, vehicle license fees and taxes (estate, income, sales, property, and insurance).
- Foreign Affairs
Is the only committee in the Senate with jurisdiction to deliberate and report treaties that have been submitted by the Chancellor for the Senate to consider. Similar to issue hearings, the committee conducts public hearings on each treaty.
Subcommittees: Republic Expansion committee - Senators who deal with requests and negotiations from world's outside of Republic Space and jurisdiction who show interest in becoming a member of the Republic.
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs
- Judiciary
Senators whose role is to oversee the Department of Justice (DOJ), consider executive and judicial nominations, and review pending legislation. Their primary responsibility is to confirm the Chancellor's appointments of Judges and Justices.
- Rules and Administration
Congressional organization relative to rules and procedures, and Senate rules and regulations, including floor and gallery rules.
- Veterans' Affairs
Representatives: There are a countless number of Representatives in the Senate. A primarily ceremonial role, a Representative represents a specific planet or star-system's voice in the Senate. Representatives may not vote, nor sit on any committees. They may, if recognized by the acting "President of the Senate" (Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, or President Pro Tempore), speak to the Senate as a whole and propose legislation.
Passing Bills into Law: Common bills only need a simple majority of 51% in order to go to the Chancellor's desk to sign. The process of passing a bill into law is as follows:
The bill gets proposed in a committee --> if passed, the bill gets proposed to the Senate as a whole --> if passed, the bill is sent to the Chancellor --> if Chancellor signs it, it becomes law.
Political Parties & Control of Senate
List of Sectors by Region:
Core Sectors: 38
Alderaan sector (Deyala)
Alsaka sector
Arrowhead
Atrisian Commonwealth
Azure sector
Bormea sector
Botor Enclave
Core sector
Corellian sector
Corridan sector
Corusca sector
Darpa sector
Daupherm Planet States
Demophon sector
Dolomar sector
Duro sector
Emmo sector
Farlax sector
Farrfin sector
Hatawa sector
Humbarine sector
Ishori Confederene
Illodia sector
Ixtlar sector
Kanchen sector
Kokash sector
Krenher sector
Kuat sector
Lytton sector
Parmorak sector
Praxlis sector
Quanta sector
Questal sector
Testarr sector
Torranix sector
Uoti sector
Vannell sector
Weemell sector
Colonies Sectors: 22
Barma sector
Baronos sector
Belnar sector
Binarran Cloud
Duluur sector
Fakir sector
Freeworlds Territory
Haldeen sector
Herglic Space - Boonka Illeeb (War Hawk)
Imperial Center Oversector
Kilbanis sector
Kliap sector
Morobe sector
Neimoidian space
Rachuk sector
Sern sector
Shasos sector
Shelsha sector
Shwuy sector
Tapani sector
Varvenna sector
Wyloff sector
Expansion Region: 108
Mondress (Mondress)
Vardoss
Hijoan Space (Hijo)
Sarla (Belassar)
Carvandir
Deadalis (Dorin, Myomar)
Ryborean
Drannik (Barenth)
Trestis (Muzara)
Immalia (Immalia, Mayvitch)
Fellwe (Yinchorr, Golden Nyss)
Ehosiq (Shili)
Corpheli (Jestan)
Lostar (Nessem, Kidriff, Draria, Adin Jarbina)
Greater Plooriod (Corsin)
Dalqan
Ploo (Serroco, Ploo)
Sumitra (Boordil, Thuastra, Aquaris)
Dentari
Farstey (Alpherldles)
Prackla (Cartao)
Locris (Sermeria, Carcel, Pinn)
Hali (Dorhovia)
Nojic (Vena, Valgauth)
Dona Laza
Annecy
Biivren
Ghost Nebular (Umbara)
Couronne
Noori (Celegia)
Ociros
Axion
Kossa
Belasco (Belasco, Zirulast)
Serathrace
Tolemses (Dka)
Maladi
Harron (Rytha, Tramman,Tarhassan)
Harron Marches
Hangshan (Erai, Artesia, Ulda Frav)
Hocatar (Artahox?)
Askarian (Zaloriis)
Circarpous (Gyndine, Ishanna, Fabein)
Venzeiia (Sarko, Terrijo)
Parcelus (Parcelus Minor)
Cyrillian Protectorate (Cyrillia, Prazihi)
Nuone Safyd (T'surr, Null Zone)
Authala (Mordagon, Emberlene)
Indra-su-Mar
Ombakond (Yutan)
Dimean
Sepan (Sepan, Wann Tsir)
Surron (Surron, Mek va Ual)
Tokamac
Merthian (Rhommamool, Osarian, Tazan)
Palamut
Altier (Altier)
Kailion (Bovo Yagen, Kailion, Tlactehon)
Narvath (Iktotch, Aridus)
Hilo (Hilo)
Imberlin
Charra (Charra)
Treffani (Ryvellia)
Thaere (Cularin, Thaere)
Citlik (Nivek, Citlik IV)
Brak (Bacracia)
Chaykin (Vendaxa, Milagro, Gamor, Merren)
Immeria
Immerian Outback (Pamorjal)
Tynna (Tynna, Allanteen)
Baroli (Baroli, Gacerian, Vernet)
Zarracina (Selsor)
Brevost (Brevost, Momansi, Krann, Coonee, Sika, Cheku)
Tacuni
Mbandamonte (Cerenia, Aguarl)
Majoor (Ragith, Majoor, Ramordia, Bimin)
Mikaster (Derra)
Athallia
Boeus (Droecil, Lohopa)
Hythrope
Jurzan (Jurzan
Yataga
Kira (Kira, Pax, Arrgaw, Ropagi, Lazerian)
Woostri (Daemen)
Epsi Collective (Vandelheim)
Tregillis (Tregillis)
Woostri (Woostri, Daemen)
Pamabe (Qat Chrystac)
Alchenaut (Nkiion)
Roacantor (Ord Vaug, Rainos Cl)
Bes Ber Bikade (Three-Besh) (Kinyen, Borkyne, Roona, Epica)
Andima (Quesaya)
Hakartha
Vensensor (Calonka, Tar Morden, Pendarii)
Itopol (Lion Nebulae)
Arc d'Stot (New Balosar)
Piryn Shar (Binande, Natalon, Noehaon)
Vatha (Copperline)
Har Worlds
Trans-Jardeen
Chitarghar (Solibus, Gholondrelne)
Great Agash
Thand
Extorin
Cantons of Lahag (Lahag Erlus)
Montitian Grant (Montitla)
Trailing Grant
Thuldin's Grant
Mid-Rim Sectors: 142
Bright Jewel (Ord Mantell)
Dohu (Dohu)
Manoe
Luuq
Vadigult
Abaar
Vorc
Chaama
Londori
Belshar
Glythe
Tiala
Thory
Corthenia (Baltizaar)
Pacor - Narmor Maroon (Free Soil)
Barsa (Uba)
Ariarch (Keitum, Dalron)
Belchar (Ord Varee)
Jalor (Glee Anselm, Vaced)
Outer Jalor (Kril'Dor)
Rago (Sinton)
Churnis (Ansion, Gilatter, Namadii)
Irishi (Orinda, Obreedan, Gonmore, Ord Tessebok)
Qiilura (Yout)
Shiwal (Walin'or)
Nicandra
Kordu (Koryaii)
Alderath
Urce (Urce)
Kesh (Ebra)
Droma (Lonnaw)
Ottega (Ithor)
M'shinni (Ylix, Genassa)
Hollan
Homon (Triewahl)
Strabin (Djurmo)
Mezeg
Trans-Vulta (Vulta, Geris, Surcaris)
Thusa (Concord Dawn)
Venaarian (Venaari, Kiva)
Msst (Msst, Bseto)
Vensori (Katarr)
Trans-Gascon
Esuain (Anteevy, Kromus)
Halori (Velmor)
Truum (Azure, Dulathia?)
Perkell (Gromas, Trancret, Aargonar)
Tennuutta (Ord Tiddell, Casfield)
Romintine (Romin, Low'n, Gavryn)
Roche (Roche, Jeyell)
Talcene (Talcene, Orleon, Metalom)
Eucer (Euceron)
Maldroon (Centares, Abhean, The Wheel, New Holstice)
Bryx (Bryx, Anzat)
Bortele (Kalkovak, Ingo, Ultaar, Zchtek, Busat Sta.)
Lifh (Maltoria, Diado)
Sarka (Trasse)
Halla (Boz Pity, Bimmissari)
Taldot (Charros, Togoria, Balamak)
Lantillian (Gizer, Lentillies, Phaseera, Uyter, Nazzri)
Mytaranor (Kashyyyk, Mytaranor)
Terr'skiar (Goachelle, New Apsolon)
Trax (Deysum, Lexrul, Uogo'cor)
Kastolar (Sneeve, Durkteel, Ubrikkia)
Teraab (Ruusan, Pesmenben, Drogheda)
Esaga (Rettna)
Kurost (Farquar, Sev Tok)
Hune
Oktos
Eclorar (Nixor)
Daalang (Daalang)
Maerdocian (Chroma Zed, Thokosia, Shador, Chokan, Deneba)
Lannik Space (Lannic, Dractu)
Aida
Lannic Wilds
Dohlbani (Dohlban)
Noolian (Nooli, Dressel)
Fei Hu (Beris, Holyin, Aikhibba)
Sevastol
Tandon (Bresnia, Spirador)
Bothan Space (Bothawui, Kothlis, Moonus Mandel, Void Station, Krant)
Endocray (Argovia)
Manda (Zygia, Holess, Boranda, Manda, Dennaskar)
Yucrales (Leritor)
Likasha
Hertae (Nexus Ortai, Masterra)
Ividal
Sloo (Sanza, Lorahns)
Churba (New Cov)
Doldur (Doldur, Druckenwell, Linuri, Falleen, Monor)
Xan
Daimar (Ragna, Radnor)
Herdessa (Herdessa, Reptep, Habassa)
Lambda (Andosha, Ando, Argus, Zolan, Ringtonne)
Corweillian (Kabray, Algara) - Senator Makel Neer
Hevvrol (Triffis, Bannistar Station, Kalarba)
Papwepori (Papwepor)
Primtara
Druess (Ank Kit'aar, Sedesia)
Iskin
Far Xandil
Vendusii
Ryndellian (Farstine, Ninsam, Ryndellia, Kaliida, Shoals)
Alui (Alui, Enarc)
Chommell (Naboo, Karlinus)
Vilonis (Alassa Major, Kalinda)
Vish
Quess (Ord Mankoo, Trevi)
Mulgard (Umgul)
Tyus (Nuralee, Tyus Cl.)
Dustig (Chryya, Nuvar, Haruun Kal, Kath, Malastare, Zeheth, Demos)
Var Hagen (Opiteihr, Alakatha, Lanthe, Vondarc)
Ado (Eiattu, StarForge N., Indupar, Medth, Tshindral)
Eidoloni
Hadar (Echnos, Tibrin)
Mektrun
Spirva (Naalol)
D'Aelgoth (Feenix, Ogem)
Senex (Karfeddion)
Juvex (Velga)
Agarix
Bruanii (Mugaar, Quamar)
Yushan (Kaal, Abraxas, Dalisor, Rrulinn, Jiroch)
Irnaj
Wornal (Bomis Koori, Kriselist)
Gendius (Quaensan Pr., Lorta)
Iska
Sombure (Ichtor, Balis-Baurgh, Barcaria)
Elbaran (Porchello)
Aldino (Iast)
Almak
Masla
Oriolan
Graador (Bastooine)
Corbett (Corbett Cl.)
Narrant (Koba, Riflor)
Halm (Halm)
Tashtor (Tashtor Seneca)
Jidlor Marches
Semagi (Cerea, Cheelit)
Narrant (Koba, Riflor)
Marzoon (Marzoon)
Dononter
Outer-Rim Sectors: 62
Halthor (Noonar)
Cademimu (Cademimu)
Atrivis (Fedje, Generis, Horuz, Moltok)
Oplovis (Akuria)
[eastern half] Raioballo
Kanz (Argazda, Jerne, Ereesus, [Empire]Lorrd, Kol Huro?)
Lahara (Agamar)
Tragan C.
Corosi
Weneen
Ciutric Sprizen (Salin)
Morshdine ([Empire] Tangrene, Edusa, Camden, Vandyne)
Nijune (Shaunm Hill?)
D'Astan (Axxila, Celanon, [Independent]Serenno)
Thesme (Junction, Hijado)
[Western Half] Gordian Reach (Yavin, Torque, [Third Estate]Feena, Arda)
Quelii (Dathomir, Cathar, Drackmar)
Weneen
Meerian (Bandomeer, Harloen)
Ojoster (Taris, Wayland)
Belsmuth (Botajef)
Thrasybule
Rolion (Maridun, Indu San)
Nuiri (Gala, Vjun, Lucazec)
[Half] Beldrone (Beldrone, [Independent] Rhen Var)
Meridian (Nam Chorios)
Antemeridian (Antemeridias)
Auril (Ossus)
Jospro (Trogan, Jomark, Sy Myrth)
Phelleem (Handooine, Jabiim)
Tharin (Taskeed, Dennogra, [Independent] Junkfort Station, Tammar)
Suolriep (Saleucami, [Hutts] Boonta])
Iotra
Savareen (Christophsis, Rodia, Orvax, [Independent] Nelvaan)
[Northern half] Karthakk (Llanic, [Independnent] Lok)
Kiblini? [Independent] (Socorro)
Cadavine (Zhar, Melida/Daan)
Juris (Rugosa)
Bajic (Vergesso, Bajic)
Parmel (Vohai)
Hook N.
Toblain (Boran)
Sanbra (Sanbra, Rugosa, Vergesso)
Bon'nyuw-Luq (Arbra)
Sarin
Khuiumin (Ord Grovner)
Tamarin (Sevarcos, Kirdo, Dravian Station)
Danjar
Tarabba (Tarabba, Utapau)
Tantra
Sluis (Derab, Sulis Van, Praesitlyn,[Independent] Dagobah)
Mayagil (Clak'dor, Triton)
Videnda (Dolla, Dorvalla)
Seswenna (Eriadu, Averam)
Brema (Bortas, Sullist)
Garis (Omwat, Syned)
Grumani (Darkknell, Sanrafsix, Verdanth)
Bozhnee (Belsavis)
Steniplis
[Independent]Dalicron
[Independent]Kriz (Berrol's Donn)
Tungra
Javin (Bespin, [Independent] Hoth, Javin, Gerenthum, Lutrillia)
Wazta (Ryoone, Vassek, [Independent] Koda Station)
Led by the Chancellor who is elected by the Senate by simple majority. The Chancellor's term lasts 6 years from when they are elected, however, if they're term overlaps with a Senatorial election cycle and they do not win re-election they forfeit their position and a new election to replace them begins. A Chancellor may also be voted out of office with a vote of no confidence that, also, requires only a simple majority to pass. The Chancellor oversees a number of
Departments that are designed to enforce laws passed by the Senate.
Departments & short descriptions:
Each Department has a "Secretary", or person in charge of that department. The Secretary is nominated by the Chancellor and approved/confirmed by the Senate. The Secretaries of each department also makes up the Chancellor's "Cabinet", or closest advisors. In the event of a mass emergency where the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, and President Pro Tempore die or are otherwise rendered incapacitated, these cabinet officials are also directly in line for the Chancellorship until the end of that term.
- Department of the Treasury
- Department of State
- Department of Security
- Department of Defense
- Department of Energy
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Education
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Justice
- Department of Interior Affairs
- Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Department of Health and Services
- Department of Housing & Development
- Department of Commerce and Labor
Order of Succession:
Vice Chancellor
President Pro Tempore
Secretary of State
Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of Defense
Attorney General
Secretary of the interior
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of Health and Services
Secretary of Housing & Development
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Veterans' Affairs
Secretary of Security
There are a series of courts of varying levels of Judicial Power.
The Principle Court is the most powerful court in the Galactic Republic. They rule on only cases they specifically choose. The cases they rule on relate specifically to the New Republic Common Charter and the rights and liberties guaranteed to citizens therein. The only thing that can override a ruling by the Principle Court is either a subsequent ruling doing so or a new law passed by the Senate.
Underneath the Principle Court are the "Regional Courts." There are 9 Regional Courts whose jurisdictions can be found on the map below:
The Regional Courts may choose their own cases, and the majority of cases they hear are 'appellant' cases when either the prosecutor or defendant appeal to the Regional Courts from their local court about the outcome of a given trial.
The lowest courts are Sector and System courts. These courts hear the vast majority of cases and there are millions of Judges who operate in this category.
