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Smallfries at 15:24, 22 March 2026

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	[[File:Redmont Flag.png\|thumb\|400x400px\|The flag of Redmont]]		[[File:Redmont Flag.png\|thumb\|400x400px\|The flag of Redmont]]
	The '''government''' of [[Redmont]] is divided into three branches: the executive, the judicial, and the legislative. The executive branch is headed by the [[president]], who is elected directly and serves four-month terms. The judicial branch holds the courts ([[Supreme Court\|Supreme]], [[Federal Court\|Federal]], and [[District Court\|District]]), who are all appointed. The legislative branch consists of [[Congress]], divided into two chambers: the [[Senate]] and the [[House of Representatives]]. Both chambers are directly elected to serve set terms.		The '''government''' of [[Redmont]] is divided into three branches: the executive, the judicial, and the legislative. The executive branch is headed by the [[president]], who is elected directly and serves four-month terms. The [[judiciary\|judicial branch]] holds the courts ([[Supreme Court\|Supreme]], [[Federal Court\|Federal]], and [[District Court\|District]]), who are all appointed. The legislative branch consists of [[Congress]], divided into two chambers: the [[Senate]] and the [[House of Representatives]]. Both chambers are directly elected to serve set terms.

	The [https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/constitution.6/ Constitution] is the document that outlines the government of Redmont and how it functions.		The [https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/constitution.6/ Constitution] is the document that outlines the government of Redmont and how it functions.

Smallfries: stylizing overhaul

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Asexualdinosaur: Link out to the Constitution

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Link out to the Constitution

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	The '''government''' of [[Redmont]] is divided into three branches: the executive, the judicial, and the legislative. The executive branch is headed by the [[president]], who is elected every four months; the judicial comprises the courts ([[Supreme Court\|Supreme]], [[Federal Court\|Federal]], and [[District Court\|District]]); and the legislative consists of [[Congress]], divided into two chambers: the [[Senate]] and the [[House of Representatives]].		The '''government''' of [[Redmont]] is divided into three branches: the executive, the judicial, and the legislative. The executive branch is headed by the [[president]], who is elected every four months; the judicial comprises the courts ([[Supreme Court\|Supreme]], [[Federal Court\|Federal]], and [[District Court\|District]]); and the legislative consists of [[Congress]], divided into two chambers: the [[Senate]] and the [[House of Representatives]].

	The [[Constitution]] is the document that outlines the government of Redmont and how it functions.		The [https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/constitution.6/ Constitution] is the document that outlines the government of Redmont and how it functions.

	Sovereignty over some capacities is awarded to two devolved town governments in [[Aventura]] and [[Oakridge]].		Sovereignty over some capacities is awarded to two devolved town governments in [[Aventura]] and [[Oakridge]].

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Judicial branch

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	=== Judicial branch ===		=== Judicial branch ===
			The judicial branch of Redmont includes three levels of courts - the District Court, the Federal Court, and the Supreme Court.

	=== ~~Supreme~~ Court ===		==== District Court ====

	=== Federal Court ===		==== Federal Court ====

	=== ~~District~~ Court ===		==== Supreme Court ====

	=== Voting ===		=== Voting ===

	=== Town governments ===		=== Town governments ===

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-[[File:Congressional building.png|800x450px|thumb|center]]
+The government is the centerpiece of all of DemocracyCraft. As a construct developed by its players, it is the core that makes Redmont what it is today. The constitution, the laws, and the policies are all created and enforced by players like you. Though it may appear to be a homogeneous structure, the government is filled with jobs that keep the others in check and positions that exist to make sure everything can move smoothly.
-== Overview ==
-The government is the centerpiece of all of DemocracyCraft. As a construct developed by its players, it is the core that makes Redmont what it is today. The constitution, the laws, and the policies are all created and enforced by players like you. Though it may appear to be a homogeneous structure, the government is filled with jobs that keep the others in check and positions that exist to make sure everything can move smoothly in times of turmoil.
+=== Overview ===

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[[File:Congressional building.png|800x450px|thumb|center]]
== Overview ==
The government is the centerpiece of all of DemocracyCraft. As a construct developed by its players, it is the core that makes Redmont what it is today. The constitution, the laws, and the policies are all created and enforced by players like you. Though it may appear to be a homogeneous structure, the government is filled with jobs that keep the others in check and positions that exist to make sure everything can move smoothly in times of turmoil.

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	The '''government''' of [[Redmont]] is divided into three branches: the executive, the judicial, and the legislative. The executive branch is headed by the [[president]], who is elected ~~every~~ four ~~months; the~~ judicial ~~comprises~~ the courts ([[Supreme Court\|Supreme]], [[Federal Court\|Federal]], and [[District Court\|District]])~~; and the~~ legislative consists of [[Congress]], divided into two chambers: the [[Senate]] and the [[House of Representatives]].		The '''government''' of [[Redmont]] is divided into three branches: the executive, the judicial, and the legislative. The executive branch is headed by the [[president]], who is elected directly and serves four-month terms. The judicial branch holds the courts ([[Supreme Court\|Supreme]], [[Federal Court\|Federal]], and [[District Court\|District]]), who are all appointed. The legislative branch consists of [[Congress]], divided into two chambers: the [[Senate]] and the [[House of Representatives]]. Both chambers are directly elected to serve set terms.

	The [https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/constitution.6/ Constitution] is the document that outlines the government of Redmont and how it functions.		The [https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/constitution.6/ Constitution] is the document that outlines the government of Redmont and how it functions.

	Sovereignty ~~over some capacities~~ is ~~awarded~~ to ~~two devolved~~ town governments in [[Aventura]] and [[Oakridge]].		Sovereignty is partially devolved to the town governments in [[Aventura]] and [[Oakridge]].

	=== Legislative branch ===		=== Legislative branch ===
	[[File:Congressional building.png\|396x396px\|thumb\|The Capitol, located in [[Reveille]], is the central meeting place of Congress.]]The Congress of Redmont is the bicameral legislature of the ~~national~~ government. It consists of two chambers: the [[Senate]] and the [[House of Representatives]]. Legislative authority is vested in the Congress by the Constitution. It represents the will of the people and is responsible for debating, creating, amending, and repealing laws and rules.		[[File:Congressional building.png\|396x396px\|thumb\|The Capitol, located in [[Reveille]], is the central meeting place of Congress.]]The Congress of Redmont is the bicameral legislature of the federal government. It consists of two chambers: the [[Senate]] and the [[House of Representatives]]. Legislative authority is vested in the Congress by the Constitution. It represents the will of the people and is responsible for debating, creating, amending, and repealing laws and rules.

	==== House of Representatives ====		==== House of Representatives ====
	The Redmont House of Representatives, commonly known as the House, is the lower chamber of the Congress. It consists of 11 voting members, each elected to serve a two-month term through a single transferable vote (STV) system, as prescribed by the ~~constitution~~.		The Redmont House of Representatives, commonly known as the House, is the lower chamber of the Congress. It consists of eleven voting members, each elected to serve a two-month term through a single transferable vote (STV) system, as prescribed by the Constitution.

	To be eligible for election to the House, an player must have at least 12 hours of active playtime in the past 30 days and 24 hours of total accrued playtime.		To be eligible for election to the House, an player must have at least twelve hours of active playtime in the past thirty days and twenty-four hours of total accrued playtime.

	The House is the sole chamber empowered with the right of legislative initiative and therefore is the only body of government able to introduce legislation.		The House is the sole chamber empowered with the right of legislative initiative and therefore is the only body of government able to introduce legislation.
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	==== Senate ====		==== Senate ====
	The Senate of Redmont is the upper chamber of the Congress and serves as the ~~house~~ of review. It is composed of six senators, each elected to serve four-month terms. The senators are divided into two classes, ~~known as classes~~ A and B. ~~Elections to the Senate~~ are staggered ~~so that~~ one ~~of the two classes~~ is up for election every two months.		The Senate of Redmont is the upper chamber of the Congress and serves as the chamber of review. It is composed of six senators, each elected to serve four-month terms. The senators are divided into two classes, class A and B. The terms for these classes are staggered; one is up for election every two months.

	To ~~be eligible for election to~~ the Senate, an player must have at least 12 hours of active playtime in the past 30 days and 72 hours of total accrued playtime.		To hold office in the Senate, an player must have at least twelve hours of active playtime in the past thirty days and seventy-two hours of total accrued playtime.

	The Senate is responsible for reviewing and voting on all bills passed by the House. It may propose amendments to legislation, ~~although these~~ must be approved by the House before becoming law. The Senate also has the power to conduct impeachment trials, approve or reject presidential appointments to the ~~Cabinet~~ and judiciary, and ratify or withdraw from treaties involving the Commonwealth of Redmont with a supermajority vote.		The Senate is responsible for reviewing and voting on all bills passed by the House. It may propose amendments to legislation, which must be approved by the House before becoming law. The Senate also has the power to conduct impeachment trials, approve or reject presidential appointments to the executive and judiciary, and ratify or withdraw from treaties involving the Commonwealth of Redmont with a supermajority vote.

	==== President of the Senate ====		==== President of the Senate ====
	At the beginning of each session, the Senate elects one of its own to serve as the [[president of the Senate]]. This official chairs Senate proceedings, facilitates voting, maintains order, and ensures the timely transmission of legislation to the ~~president~~ [[~~President of Redmont\|~~of Redmont]]. The president of the Senate may be removed by a supermajority vote of no confidence. As with the House, the president's first act is to affirm or revise the Senate’s standing orders.		At the beginning of each session, the Senate elects one of its own to serve as the [[president of the Senate]]. This official chairs Senate proceedings, facilitates voting, maintains order, and ensures the timely transmission of legislation to the [[president of Redmont]]. The president of the Senate may be removed by a supermajority vote of no confidence. As with the House, the president's first act is to affirm or revise the Senate’s standing orders.

	In addition to their legislative duties, the president of the Senate may assume a temporary executive role in extraordinary circumstances. If both the president and Vice President of Redmont are removed, incapacitated, or otherwise absent, the president of the Senate assumes the powers of a caretaker President. During this period, they continue to hold their position in the Senate and must immediately ~~organise~~ a new presidential election. If the vacancy occurs within thirty days of the next scheduled election, the newly elected ~~President~~ and ~~Vice President~~ serve both the remainder of the current term and the following full term, resulting in a maximum five-month administration.		In addition to their legislative duties, the president of the Senate may assume a temporary executive role in extraordinary circumstances. If both the president and Vice President of Redmont are removed, incapacitated, or otherwise absent, the president of the Senate assumes the powers of a caretaker President. During this period, they continue to hold their position in the Senate and must immediately organize a new presidential election. If the vacancy occurs within thirty days of the next scheduled election, the newly elected president and vice president serve both the remainder of the current term and the following full term, resulting in a maximum five-month administration.

	=== Congressional procedure ===		=== Congressional procedure ===
	Members may not serve in both chambers simultaneously. If a citizen is elected to both the House and the Senate, they must resign their House seat and assume the Senate role. ~~Ten days before a general election,~~ Congress enters a caretaker period, during which it refrains from major decisions until the new Congress is seated.		Members may not serve in both chambers simultaneously. If a citizen is elected to both the House and the Senate, they must resign their House seat and assume the Senate role. Congress enters a caretaker period ten days before a scheduled election, during which it refrains from major decisions until the new Congress is seated.

	A quorum for any vote in either chamber requires at least half of the total membership to participate. Voting outcomes are determined by a dynamic majority, meaning a majority of those who cast votes, rather than a fixed number of total members.		A quorum for any vote in either chamber requires at least half of the total membership to participate. Voting outcomes are determined by a dynamic majority, meaning a majority of those who cast votes, rather than a fixed number of total members.
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	=== Executive branch ===		=== Executive branch ===
	The executive branch of the government of Redmont is responsible for administering and enforcing the laws passed by the Congress and interpreted by the judiciary. Executive power is vested in the president, who is supported by the [[~~Vice~~ president~~\|Vice President~~]], a Cabinet of executive officers, and various government departments and offices.		The executive branch of the government of Redmont is responsible for administering and enforcing the laws passed by the Congress and interpreted by the judiciary. Executive power is vested in the president, who is supported by the [[vice president]], a Cabinet of executive officers, and various government departments and offices.

	=== President ===		=== President ===
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	==== Election and succession ====		==== Election and succession ====
	Presidential elections occur every four months (February, June, and October) using an instant-runoff voting system. Terms commence on the fifteenth day of the election month. Candidates must meet eligibility requirements, including at least four months of citizenship, a minimum of 300 hours of active playtime, and 12 hours of playtime within the past thirty days. A sitting ~~President~~ cannot immediately succeed themselves.		Presidential elections occur every four months (February, June, and October) using an instant-runoff voting system. Terms commence on the fifteenth day of the election month. Candidates must meet eligibility requirements, including at least four months of citizenship, a minimum of 300 hours of active playtime, and twelve hours of playtime within the past thirty days. A sitting president cannot immediately succeed themselves.

	If the president becomes incapacitated, is removed from office, or remains inactive without notice for more than seven days, the ~~Vice President~~ assumes the Presidency. Should the Vice Presidency be vacant, the president of the Senate acts as caretaker ~~President~~, maintaining their legislative role while ~~organising~~ a new presidential election.		If the president becomes incapacitated, is removed from office, or remains inactive without notice for more than seven days, the vice president assumes the Presidency. Should the Vice Presidency be vacant, the president of the Senate acts as caretaker president, maintaining their legislative role while organizing a new presidential election.

	==== Veto power ====		==== Veto power ====
	~~The president’s veto power allows refusal~~ to assent to legislation ~~and~~ must be ~~exercised within~~ fourteen days ~~of passage, otherwise the bill is assumed to enter into law without a presidential signature~~. ~~If a~~ vetoed bill ~~is presented back to Congress, it~~ may be overridden ~~only~~ by a supermajority in both chambers~~. For ordinary bills, this requires~~ two-thirds ~~approval, while~~ constitutional ~~amendments require an 80% supermajority~~.		For a bill to pass, the president must give assent. The president is able to veto legislation, affirmatively denying assent, but this must be done no later than fourteen days after Congress passes legislation. A vetoed bill may be overridden by a supermajority in both chambers (two-thirds for regular legislation or four-fifths for a constitutional amendment).

	=== Vice president ===		=== Vice president ===
	The vice president serves as the second highest-ranking executive officer and advises the president. Eligibility criteria are similar to those for the presidency but require fewer total hours of active playtime. The vice president ~~may not~~ be the ~~incumbent~~ president. Beyond executive duties, the vice president ~~presides over the Senate and~~ holds the power to cast tie-breaking votes.		The vice president serves as the second highest-ranking executive officer and advises the president. Eligibility criteria are similar to those for the presidency but require fewer total hours of active playtime. The vice president cannot be the previously elected president. Beyond executive duties, the vice president holds the power to cast tie-breaking votes in the Senate.

	=== Cabinet and departments ===		=== Cabinet and departments ===