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|name              = Omerican cantons<br/>''Cantons oméricains'' <small>({{wp|French language|French}})</small>
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|name              = Omerican republics<br/>{{native name|fr|Républiques oméricaines}}
 
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*Commonwealth/Communauté
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*Free State/État libre
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|map                = [[File:Map of Omerican cantons.png|250px]]
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|map                = Omerica location map.png
 
|category          = {{wp|Federated state}}
 
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|territory          = {{flag|Omerica}}
 
|territory          = {{flag|Omerica}}
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|start_date        = {{Start date and age|1 July 1894}}
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|current_number    = 24
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|current_number    = 25
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|number_date        = 1 January 1995
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|population_range  = 308,643 ([[Sainte-Lucie]]) – 11,054,410 ([[Côte-Verte]])
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|population_range  = 293,088 ([[New Guernsey]]) – 7,461,993 ([[Mespalia]])
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|area_range        = 204 km² ([[Romainbourg]]) – 24,426 km² ([[Côte-Verte]])
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|area_range        = 204&nbsp;km² ([[Romainbourg]]) – 16,044&nbsp;km² ([[New West Flanders]])
 
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The [[Nation/Omerica|Commonwealth of Omerica]] is a {{wp|federation}} of twenty-four '''cantons'''. As the descendants of formerly {{wp|sovereign state}}s, the cantons retain a degree of sovereignty and {{wp|self-government}} and maintain administrative independence from the Commonwealth government, including independent {{wp|executive}}s, {{wp|legislature}}s and {{wp|judiciary|judiciaries}}.
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[[Omerica]] is a {{wp|federation}} of twenty-five '''republics'''. As the descendants of formerly {{wp|sovereign state}}s, the republics retain a degree of sovereignty and {{wp|self-government}} and maintain administrative independence from the Union government, including independent {{wp|executive}}s, {{wp|legislature}}s and {{wp|judiciary|judiciaries}}.
  
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Under the [[Basic Law of Omerica|Basic Law]], certain policy areas, such as foreign affairs and defence, are the exclusive prerogative of the [[Parliament of Omerica|Federal Parliament]], while others fall under shared authority; the cantons retain all other powers not assigned to the Commonwealth or expressly denied to them by the [[Constitution of Omerica|federal constitution]]. Cantons therefore have {{wp|taxation}} power and responsibility over {{wp|healthcare}}, {{wp|Welfare (financial aid)|social welfare}}, {{wp|law enforcement}}, {{wp|public education}}, job training and promotion of the arts and sciences.
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Under the [[Basic Laws of Omerica|Basic Laws]], certain policy areas, such as foreign affairs and defence, are the exclusive prerogative of the [[Federal Diet of Omerica|Federal Diet]], while others fall under shared authority; the republics retain all other powers not assigned to the Union or expressly denied to them by the [[Basic Laws of Omerica|federal constitution]]. Republics therefore have {{wp|taxation}} power and responsibility over {{wp|healthcare}}, {{wp|Welfare (financial aid)|social welfare}}, {{wp|law enforcement}}, {{wp|public education}}, job training and promotion of the arts and sciences.
  
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Cantons form the basis for {{wp|Apportionment|apportioning}} the [[House of Representatives of Omerica]] and their legislatures designate the members of the [[House of Councillors of Omerica|House of Councillors]], through which cantonal governments defend their interests at the federal level. Additionally, in areas under cantonal legislative authority, cantons have the power to enter into compacts among each other and, subject to parliamentary approval, treaties with foreign states.
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Republics form the basis for {{wp|Apportionment|apportioning}} the [[House of Representatives (Omerica)|House of Representatives]] and their legislatures designate the members of the [[House of Plenipotentiaries (Omerica)|House of Plenipotentiaries]]. Additionally, in areas under the republics’ legislative authority, republics have the power to enter into compacts among each other and, subject to parliamentary approval, treaties with foreign states.
  
 
==Terminology==
 
==Terminology==
 
==History==
 
==History==
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[[File:Original Omerican cantons.png|250px|thumb|right|A map of the seventeen original cantons at the time of [[Federation of Omerica|Federation]]. [[Côte-Verte]] initially refused to ratify the [[Basic Law of Omerica|Basic Law]] and was therefore not part of the Commonwealth at its establishment.]]
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[[File:Original Omerican republics.png|250px|thumb|right|A map of the seventeen original republics at the time of [[Federation of Omerica|Federation]]. [[Calaverde]] initially refused to ratify the [[Instrument of Government]] and was therefore not part of the United Republics at its establishment.]]
  
 
==Constitution==
 
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All cantons are constitutionally required to have a {{wp|Democracy|democratic}} and {{wp|republic}}an system of government, but otherwise, the cantons remain free to organise their individual constitutions as they see fit. All cantons are governed under a {{wp|parliamentary system}} similar to the federal government, though there is wide variation in its implementation from canton to canton.
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All republics are constitutionally required to have a {{wp|Democracy|democratic}} and {{wp|republic}}an system of government, but otherwise, the republics remain free to organise their individual constitutions as they see fit. All republics are governed by a {{wp|parliamentary system}} similar to the federal government, though there is wide variation in its implementation from republic to republic.
  
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Each canton has a {{wp|Unicameralism|unicameral legislature}} of 21 to 111 members, variously referred to as a {{wp|Legislative Assembly}}, {{wp|Legislative Council}}, {{wp|Common Council}} or (in the case of [[Côte-Verte]]) {{wp|National Assembly}}. Cantonal legislatures are elected by {{wp|single transferable vote}} to serve three- or four-year terms (depending on the canton), with {{wp|universal suffrage}} for all [[Citizenship of Omerica|Omerican citizens]] over the age of eighteen guaranteed by the federal constitution.
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Each republic has a {{wp|Unicameralism|unicameral legislature}} of 21 to 111 members, variously referred to as a {{wp|Legislative Assembly}}, {{wp|Legislative Council}} or {{wp|Common Council}}. Legislatures serve three- or four-year terms (depending on the republic) and are generally elected by {{wp|single transferable vote}}, with {{wp|universal suffrage}} for all [[Citizenship of Omerica|Omerican citizens]] over the age of eighteen guaranteed by the federal constitution.
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Each canton is required to have a democratically-elected [[Governor (Omerica)|governor]] (referred to as ''Lord Mayor'' in [[Charlottesburgh]], [[Romainbourg]] and [[Philibiscostal]]), who exercises representative duties similar to the [[President of Omerica|federal President]], though the mode of election is left to cantonal discretion. Each canton also has a [[Premier (Omerica)|premier]], who is generally appointed by the governor and is usually, though not always, the leader of the largest party in the cantonal legislature. The Premier then appoints a cabinet to run cantonal ministries and carry out the executive functions of the cantonal government.
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==List==
 
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{{Republics of Omerica}}
  
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==Admission of new cantons==
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==Admission of new republics==
 
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With the exception of Côte-Verte’s accession, all new cantons admitted since Federation have been formed by secession from other existing cantons. Despite discussions of giving Avon and Bridgecastle half votes on constitutional referenda and in the House of Councillors to discourage wanton secession, the latter was ultimately admitted with full voting rights, establishing that all new cantons enter the federation on equal standing with existing members.
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With the exception of Calaverde’s accession, all new republics admitted since Federation have been formed by secession from other existing republics. Despite discussions of giving Strathavon and Westavon half votes on constitutional referendums and in the House of Plenipotentiaries to discourage wanton secession, the latter was ultimately admitted with full voting rights, establishing the principle that all new republics enter the federation on equal standing with existing members.
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Several new cantons have been proposed, mostly secessionist movements within existing cantons. The most notable of such movements is the [[Koningsplaats secessionist movement]], which arose in response to the [[Vertien secessionist movement]]; the proposal would create two new cantons from Côte-Verte’s existing provinces: [[Camp-Royal|Koningsplaats]] and [[Côte-d’Or]].
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The admission of new cantons requires a referendum among the affected population, though they are only constitutionally mandated when "major changes" would be made to existing cantonal boundaries. The splitting of a canton requires a simple majority on {{wp|double majority|both sides}} of the new border, while the merger of multiple cantons requires a majority in each canton to be merged. In contrast, the accession of a canton from outside the Commonwealth or of a federal territory within the Commonwealth only requires a simple majority to pass.
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Several new republics have been proposed, mostly secessionist movements within existing republics. The admission of new republics requires a referendum among the affected population, though they are only constitutionally mandated when “major changes” would be made to existing republic boundaries. The splitting of a republic requires a simple majority on {{wp|double majority|both sides}} of the new border, while the merger of multiple republics requires a majority in each republic to be merged. In contrast, the accession of a republic from outside the United Republics or of a federal territory within the United Republics only requires a simple majority to pass.
  
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Revision as of 01:27, 16 December 2019

Omerican republics
Républiques oméricaines  (language?)
Also known as:
  • Commonwealth/Communauté
  • Free State/État libre
Omerica location map.png
Category Federated state
Location  Omerica
Created 1 July 1894; 129 years ago (1 July 1894)
Number 25 (as of 1 January 1995)
Populations 293,088 (New Guernsey) – 7,461,993 (Mespalia)
Areas 204 km² (Romainbourg) – 16,044 km² (New West Flanders)
Commonwealth of Omerica
Coat of arms of Omerica.png
This article is part of the series:
Politics and government of Omerica

Omerica is a federation of twenty-five republics. As the descendants of formerly sovereign states, the republics retain a degree of sovereignty and self-government and maintain administrative independence from the Union government, including independent executives, legislatures and judiciaries.

Under the Basic Laws, certain policy areas, such as foreign affairs and defence, are the exclusive prerogative of the Federal Diet, while others fall under shared authority; the republics retain all other powers not assigned to the Union or expressly denied to them by the federal constitution. Republics therefore have taxation power and responsibility over healthcare, social welfare, law enforcement, public education, job training and promotion of the arts and sciences.

Republics form the basis for apportioning the House of Representatives and their legislatures designate the members of the House of Plenipotentiaries. Additionally, in areas under the republics’ legislative authority, republics have the power to enter into compacts among each other and, subject to parliamentary approval, treaties with foreign states.

Terminology

History

File:Original Omerican republics.png
A map of the seventeen original republics at the time of Federation. Calaverde initially refused to ratify the Instrument of Government and was therefore not part of the United Republics at its establishment.

Constitution

All republics are constitutionally required to have a democratic and republican system of government, but otherwise, the republics remain free to organise their individual constitutions as they see fit. All republics are governed by a parliamentary system similar to the federal government, though there is wide variation in its implementation from republic to republic.

Each republic has a unicameral legislature of 21 to 111 members, variously referred to as a Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council or Common Council. Legislatures serve three- or four-year terms (depending on the republic) and are generally elected by single transferable vote, with universal suffrage for all Omerican citizens over the age of eighteen guaranteed by the federal constitution.

List

Republic Code Federated Capital Population Area (km²) Density GDPpc (NSD) Official language(s)
 Alleos AL 9 June 1829 (1829-06-09) Volubourg 2,100,213 11,741 179 41,202 French
 Altomare AM 22 September 1813 (1813-09-22) Romainbourg 3,110,907 3,051 1,020 47,653 French
 Braganza BR 6 June 1846 (1846-06-06) Sassari 1,767,270 3,852 459 42,408 French
 Bridgecastle PC 19 September 1816 (1816-09-19) Saint-Jean 1,476,180 7,258 203 50,251 French
 Charlottesville CV 1 January 1983 (1983-01-01) — 5,610,545 558 10,055 47,893 French
 Coleraine CR 17 March 1828 (1828-03-17) Derry 2,665,499 8,010 333 42,938 English
 East Calaverde EC 28 February 1826 (1826-02-28) Saint-Christophe 6,311,646 8,382 753 46,575 French
 Emerald Isles EM 25 August 1864 (1864-08-25) Wharfland Ferry 1,824,352 6,224 293 44,341 English
 Free State FS 30 June 1821 (1821-06-30) Nassau 6,463,963 6,958 929 43,555 English
 Great Arden GA 1 August 1817 (1817-08-01) Templemore 2,310,855 7,447 310 46,910 English
 Heathmoor HE 17 November 1882 (1882-11-17) Strongford 1,368,355 8,210 167 40,927 English
 Marche Rouge MR 1 November 1858 (1858-11-01) Châlons 308,643 1,695 182 44,679 French
 Mespalia ME 1 January 1995 (1995-01-01) Christiana 7,461,993 1,310 5,696 53,416 English
 New Guernsey NG 3 March 1852 (1852-03-03) Castlerock 293,088 682 430 62,294 English
 New Vaucluse NV 18 August 1868 (1868-08-18) Bayonette 710,622 5,768 123 43,606 French
 North Provence NP 21 April 1886 (1886-04-21) Carthagène 1,229,654 9,395 131 40,911 French
 Port-des-Saints FC 12 December 1829 (1829-12-12) — 1,909,375 820 2,329 60,658 English
 Romainbourg RB 1 January 1971 (1971-01-01) — 3,191,185 204 15,643 63,451 French
 Seafoam Islands SF 1 March 1844 (1844-03-01) Saint Anne 757,549 1,477 513 50,994 English
 South Provence SP 18 April 1811 (1811-04-18) Syracuse 1,646,248 9,408 175 38,979 French
 Strathavon SA 28 March 1823 (1823-03-28) Falconhurst 4,170,152 8,547 488 43,839 English
 Terreneuf TN 11 February 1877 (1877-02-11) Épiteaux 480,228 1,806 266 38,049 French
 West Calaverde WC 28 February 1950 (1950-02-28) Westhaven 4,742,764 16,044 296 43,699 English
 Westavon WA 1 January 1932 (1932-01-01) Bristol 3,577,573 8,157 439 45,453 English, French
 Windstead WS 2 July 1819 (1819-07-02) Langholm 2,231,881 12,725 175 45,835 English
 Omerica OR — Port-des-Saints 67,720,740 149,729 452 47,166 English, French

Admission of new republics

Main article: Enlargement of Omerica

With the exception of Calaverde’s accession, all new republics admitted since Federation have been formed by secession from other existing republics. Despite discussions of giving Strathavon and Westavon half votes on constitutional referendums and in the House of Plenipotentiaries to discourage wanton secession, the latter was ultimately admitted with full voting rights, establishing the principle that all new republics enter the federation on equal standing with existing members.

Several new republics have been proposed, mostly secessionist movements within existing republics. The admission of new republics requires a referendum among the affected population, though they are only constitutionally mandated when “major changes” would be made to existing republic boundaries. The splitting of a republic requires a simple majority on both sides of the new border, while the merger of multiple republics requires a majority in each republic to be merged. In contrast, the accession of a republic from outside the United Republics or of a federal territory within the United Republics only requires a simple majority to pass.

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