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|currency= }}'''Tussenland''' (Amerikaens: ''Tussenlandt''), officially the '''Federation of Tussenland''' is a nation in |
|currency= }}'''Tussenland''' ([[Amerikaens]]: ''Tussenlandt,'' French: ''Toussenlande''), officially the '''Federation of Tussenland''' is a nation in North America. Tussenland is unique in that the country borders every nation of continental North America except New England. Along with Mexico, Tussenland stretches across the continent bordering both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. |
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With over 100 million people, Tussenland is the second largest nation by population in North America and the largest by land area. The |
With over 100 million people, Tussenland is the second largest nation by population in North America and the largest by land area. The nation's capital is the historic city of Daesemus and its largest city is Peoria, both located in the interior of the country. Tussenland consists of 10 federated provinces, each with a high degree of autonomy, sharing power with the central government. |
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The country's three primary languages are Amerikaens, French and Irokees. Other indigenous and settler languages, especially spoken in the vibrant urban centers of Mereenlandt and Westerzee, include [[Corean]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javanese_language Djavanese]. |
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== Etymology == |
== Etymology == |
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Tussenland is the English form of the country's name in the Amerikaans language: ''Tussenlandt'', which in turn is derived from ''tussenin'' (in between) + ''landt'' (country). This refers to Tussenland's geographical position in the 18th century: in between the Appalachian and Rocky mountain ranges. Although its territory has expanded over the 19th and 20th centuries, its original name |
Tussenland is the English form of the country's name in the Amerikaans language: ''Tussenlandt'', which in turn is derived from ''tussenin'' (in between) + ''landt'' (country). This refers to Tussenland's geographical position in the 18th century: in between the Appalachian and Rocky mountain ranges. Although its territory has expanded over the 19th and 20th centuries, its original name has been preserved. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Tussenland is a unicameral semi-presidential parliamentary republic. It is divided into the National Government and the Provincial governments. The national government oversees the overarching economic, diplomatic, and military policies of Tussenland, while the semi-autonomous provincial governments oversee local policies and legislature. They are all bounded by the 1905 Tussenland constitution. |
Tussenland is a unicameral semi-presidential parliamentary republic. It is divided into the National Government and the Provincial governments. The national government oversees the overarching economic, diplomatic, and military policies of Tussenland, while the semi-autonomous provincial governments oversee local policies and legislature. They are all bounded by the 1905 Tussenland constitution. |
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=== Central Government === |
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==== Executive |
==== Executive ==== |
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Tussenland has a popularly elected president via a direct vote in a single national constituency, with a maximum of 2 terms of 6 years (12 years max). The president appoints the Prime Minister, but requires the approval of the national assembly. Under the Tussenland Constitution of 1905, the president of Tussenland is charge of diplomatic and military affairs, while the Prime Minister is in charge of domestic and economic policy. However, both are directly answerable to the National Assembly, and can be removed via a vote of no confidence. |
Tussenland has a popularly elected president via a direct vote in a single national constituency, with a maximum of 2 terms of 6 years (12 years max). The president appoints the Prime Minister, but requires the approval of the national assembly. Under the Tussenland Constitution of 1905, the president of Tussenland is charge of diplomatic and military affairs, while the Prime Minister is in charge of domestic and economic policy. However, both are directly answerable to the National Assembly, and can be removed via a vote of no confidence. |
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==== Legislative |
==== Legislative ==== |
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The Federation of Tussenland has a bicameral legislature composed of the Tussenland National Assembly and the Council of Provinces. The National Assembly is composed of 220 members from each province and the capital (federal district) 20 seats are given to each province and the district and are elected by the principle of majority through an open-list proportional election with provincial constituencies. The National Assembly is where most legislative power is concentrated in the Tussenland federal government and their responsibilities include approving bills of finance, appointment ministers of internal importance such as Finance and Commerce, drafting and passing federal legislation and more. |
The Federation of Tussenland has a bicameral legislature composed of the Tussenland National Assembly and the Council of Provinces. The National Assembly is composed of 220 members from each province and the capital (federal district) 20 seats are given to each province and the district and are elected by the principle of majority through an open-list proportional election with provincial constituencies. The National Assembly is where most legislative power is concentrated in the Tussenland federal government and their responsibilities include approving bills of finance, appointment ministers of internal importance such as Finance and Commerce, drafting and passing federal legislation and more. |
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The upper house of the legislature which takes a more advisory role is the Council of Provinces which is a 60 member body with 1/3rd of the provincial delegation appointed by provincial legislatures (excluding the Federal District) every six years, term limit of two appointments and the other 2/3rd of the delegation elected on six year staggered terms (term limit of three terms) seats are given proportionally to provincial population. The Council of Provinces has the power to veto bills from the National Assembly (needing a simple majority to do so), approves the omission of new provinces and can advise the president on the dismissal of ministers of external importance. |
The upper house of the legislature which takes a more advisory role is the Council of Provinces which is a 60 member body with 1/3rd of the provincial delegation appointed by provincial legislatures (excluding the Federal District) every six years, term limit of two appointments and the other 2/3rd of the delegation elected on six year staggered terms (term limit of three terms) seats are given proportionally to provincial population. The Council of Provinces has the power to veto bills from the National Assembly (needing a simple majority to do so), approves the omission of new provinces and can advise the president on the dismissal of ministers of external importance. |
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==== Judicial |
==== Judicial ==== |
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The judiciary system of Tussenland is similar to that of [[New Netherland]]. The judicial system consists of the Magistrates' Courts, which hear lesser criminal or civil cases; the Provincial Courts, which based on the eight provinces of New Netherland; and the Supreme Court, the highest court in Tussenland. |
The judiciary system of Tussenland is similar to that of [[New Netherland]]. The judicial system consists of the Magistrates' Courts, which hear lesser criminal or civil cases; the Provincial Courts, which based on the eight provinces of New Netherland; and the Supreme Court, the highest court in Tussenland. |
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