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'''Republic of Shireroth''' was the earliest predecessor to modern day | '''Republic of Shireroth''' was the earliest predecessor to modern day [[Shireroth]]. | ||
[[Shireroth]]. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
The Republic of Shireroth (often simply abbreviated as the '''RS''') | The Republic of Shireroth (often simply abbreviated as the '''RS''') was founded as a significantly different place than it currently is. It was a republic as the name suggests. The Modern name "[[Imperial Republic]] of Shireroth" merely retains the name because it was simply never changed. The RS's government was set up in response to [[Apollo|Apollonian nations]]. [[Political parties]], [[merger]]s, and internal subdivisions were disallowed in an attempt to minimize internal factioning. [[Dual Citizenship]]s were also banished in order to get rid of possible conflicts of interest. The tenets of democracy were central to the nation. Voting and free-speech were given rights in | ||
was founded as a significantly different place than it currently is. It | the RS. This stands in stark contrast to the absolute monarchy which now rules under the same flag, the lack of rights such as voting, and the now bustling subdivisions that make up the bulk of Shirerothian culture. | ||
was a republic as the name suggests. The Modern name "[[Imperial | The provisional government of the RS never made it into it's full form. It would seem that the original incarnation of Shireroth only lasted a few months. | ||
Republic]] of Shireroth" merely retains the name because it was simply | |||
never changed. The RS's government was set up in response to | |||
[[Apollo|Apollonian nations]]. [[Political parties]], [[merger]]s, and | |||
internal subdivisions were disallowed in an attempt to minimize | |||
internal factioning. [[Dual Citizenship]]s were also banished in order | |||
to get rid of possible conflicts of interest. The tenets of democracy | |||
were central to the nation. Voting and free-speech were given rights in | |||
the RS. This stands in stark contrast to the absolute monarchy which | |||
now rules under the same flag, the lack of rights such as voting, and | |||
the now bustling subdivisions that make up the bulk of Shirerothian | |||
culture. | |||
The provisional government of the RS never made it into it's full form. | |||
It would seem that the original incarnation of Shireroth only lasted a | |||
few months. | |||
== Government == | == Government == | ||
Central to the government were a small series of documents: [[The | Central to the government were a small series of documents: [[The Articles of Creation]], [[The Provisional Constitution]], [[The Bill of Rights]], and [[The Non-citizens Bill of Rights]]. | ||
Articles of Creation]], [[The Provisional Constitution]], [[The Bill of | The most important of these documents were The Articles of Creation and The Bill of Rights. These two documents give the clearest view of the intended direction of the nation. The Articles set up a number of the policies that would be central to the government as it grew, and the Bill of Rights made clear what freedoms the citizens of the RS would be given. | ||
Rights]], and [[The Non-citizens Bill of Rights]]. | |||
The most important of these documents were The Articles of Creation and | The Provisional Constitution was just that, provisional. The President in the provisional government was basically a dictator who would have his actual powers fleshed out when either the population of the RS grew to the size of five citizens or a real constitution was completed. The constitution did make provision to protect the rights of the nation's citizens, however. | ||
The Bill of Rights. These two documents give the clearest view of the | |||
intended direction of the nation. The Articles set up a number of the | |||
policies that would be central to the government as it grew, and the | |||
Bill of Rights made clear what freedoms the citizens of the RS would be | |||
given. | |||
The Provisional Constitution was just that, provisional. The President | |||
in the provisional government was basically a dictator who would have | |||
his actual powers fleshed out when either the population of the RS grew | |||
to the size of five citizens or a real constitution was completed. The | |||
constitution did make provision to protect the rights of the nation's | |||
citizens, however. | |||
== Comparing the Republic to Modern Shireroth == | == Comparing the Republic to Modern Shireroth == | ||
Obviously, the differences between the Republic of Shireroth and the | Obviously, the differences between the Republic of Shireroth and the Imperial Republic are striking. Below is a table to allow a quick glance at the differences. | ||
Imperial Republic are striking. Below is a table to allow a quick | |||
glance at the differences. | |||
{| border="1" cellpadding="1" | {| border="1" cellpadding="1" | ||
| || '''The Republic''' || '''Modern Shireroth''' | | || '''The Republic''' || '''Modern Shireroth''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''Leadership''' || The President || The [[Kaiser]] and [[the | | '''Leadership''' || The President || The [[Kaiser]] and [[the Landsraad]] and Nobles | ||
Landsraad]] and Nobles | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '''[[Subdivision]]s''' || Disallowed || [[Duchy|Duchies]] and | | '''[[Subdivision]]s''' || Disallowed || [[Duchy|Duchies]] and [[Barony|Baronies]] recognized at the Imperial level. Also [[County|Counties]]. | ||
[[Barony|Baronies]] recognized at the Imperial level. Also | |||
[[County|Counties]]. | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '''[[Political Parties]]''' || Disallowed || Disallowed | | '''[[Political Parties]]''' || Disallowed || Disallowed | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''Voting''' || All Citizens have the right to vote || Only nobles | | '''Voting''' || All Citizens have the right to vote || Only nobles may vote | ||
may vote | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '''[[Dual Citizenship]]''' || Disallowed || Limited to three | | '''[[Dual Citizenship]]''' || Disallowed || Limited to three citizenships or less | ||
citizenships or less | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '''Form of Government''' || Democratic Republic (intended) || | | '''Form of Government''' || Democratic Republic (intended) || Absolute Monarchy | ||
Absolute Monarchy | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '''Rights''' || Numerous || None Given | | '''Rights''' || Numerous || None Given | ||
|} | |} | ||
[[Category:History]][[Category:Government]] | [[Category:History]][[Category:Government]] | ||
Revision as of 05:06, 29 November 2007
The Republic of Shireroth was the earliest predecessor to modern day Shireroth.
History
The Republic of Shireroth (often simply abbreviated as the RS) was founded as a significantly different place than it currently is. It was a republic as the name suggests. The Modern name "Imperial Republic of Shireroth" merely retains the name because it was simply never changed. The RS's government was set up in response to Apollonian nations. Political parties, mergers, and internal subdivisions were disallowed in an attempt to minimize internal factioning. Dual Citizenships were also banished in order to get rid of possible conflicts of interest. The tenets of democracy were central to the nation. Voting and free-speech were given rights in the RS. This stands in stark contrast to the absolute monarchy which now rules under the same flag, the lack of rights such as voting, and the now bustling subdivisions that make up the bulk of Shirerothian culture. The provisional government of the RS never made it into it's full form. It would seem that the original incarnation of Shireroth only lasted a few months.
Government
Central to the government were a small series of documents: The Articles of Creation, The Provisional Constitution, The Bill of Rights, and The Non-citizens Bill of Rights. The most important of these documents were The Articles of Creation and The Bill of Rights. These two documents give the clearest view of the intended direction of the nation. The Articles set up a number of the policies that would be central to the government as it grew, and the Bill of Rights made clear what freedoms the citizens of the RS would be given.
The Provisional Constitution was just that, provisional. The President in the provisional government was basically a dictator who would have his actual powers fleshed out when either the population of the RS grew to the size of five citizens or a real constitution was completed. The constitution did make provision to protect the rights of the nation's citizens, however.
Comparing the Republic to Modern Shireroth
Obviously, the differences between the Republic of Shireroth and the Imperial Republic are striking. Below is a table to allow a quick glance at the differences.
| The Republic | Modern Shireroth | |
| Leadership | The President | The Kaiser and the Landsraad and Nobles |
| Subdivisions | Disallowed | Duchies and Baronies recognized at the Imperial level. Also Counties. |
| Political Parties | Disallowed | Disallowed |
| Voting | All Citizens have the right to vote | Only nobles may vote |
| Dual Citizenship | Disallowed | Limited to three citizenships or less |
| Form of Government | Democratic Republic (intended) | Absolute Monarchy |
| Rights | Numerous | None Given |
