[center][h2]DEMOCRACY: January, 1995 (Turn 5)[/h2][b]Discord[/b]: https://discord.gg/f7kuc5[/center][hr][hr]
[center][u]Hervit Government[/u]: 68% Approval[/center]
[center][b][h2]The Government's Budget is Passed[/h2][/b][/center]
The Hervit government's budget for 1994-1995 is passed, with only the [u]Nationalist Party of Samgola[/u] abstaining from a vote. The budget reallocated spending in nearly twenty billion dollars worth of funds, eliminating the funds for Nigerian Aid as well as bringing an abrupt end to [u]Task Force Europa[/u]--a task force of fourteen different nations totaling nearly 11,000 soldiers. By January 5th, 1995--half of them had already left via Kamidye International Airport.

Funding for the [b]Education for the Disabled[/b] was removed entirely, as was significant funding for the [b]Samgolan Disability Program[/b], which catered to physical disabilities for war veterans and the elderly. The national debt had now increased to [b][color=red]$249,000,000,000[/color][/b], and economists in Kamidye were now suggesting that failure to pay off the debt might have significant future impact.

[center][b][h2]The New Democratic Alliance is Announced[/h2][/b][/center]
Considered an untenable position after a trio of scandals that literally saw the resignation of President Samuel Bassong, those liberals still hopeful of a party that might cater to their views--outside the more extremist left positions of [u]Labour Front[/u], found new hope in the [u]New Democratic Alliance[/u], a coming together of those politicians left unscathed by the Gaza Scandal, Operation Dragon and the fall of the Democratic Alliance for Reform. While they would be without a political voice until the September, 1996 elections, it was of the opinion of many that those original voters that catered to the whims of the Liberty Coalition would undoubtedly return to support freedom and generosity in the next election. [[b]N.D.A.[/b] gains +3% Liberal Voter in Selected Provinces.]

[center][b][h2]Explosion in Kamidye Kills 17, 55 Wounded[/h2][/b][/center]
A car bomb rocked the downtown market of Kamidye, killing 17 and leaving 55 in critical condition. Kamidye Federal Police were on the scene in minutes as were emergency services. The car bomb was not home made but military grade, although no immediate suspects were discovered. What, if anything, to come of it, was to be soon seen. [[b]+2.00%[/b] to [b][color=red]Crime Wave[/color][/b] crisis.]

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[i]Photo of the Kamidye Market Bombing, 1995[/i][/center]

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[hider=PROPOSALS][b][u]A Fair Deal Act[/u][/b]
[u]Preamble[/u]: An Act which seeks to empower the working men and women of Samgola, assuring security and a fair deal for all at work. 

[u]Article 1[/u]: Concerning Minimum Wage Regulation
The nation and government will change it's policy on minimum wage regulation as determined by Law 86 from it's current policy of no provision to one of legally enforcing a minimum wage at a level considered a "living wage" above the poverty line. [Equality]

[b][u]Office of the Speaker Bill[/u][/b]
Preamble: The purpose of this bill is to oversee the creation of the role of Speaker within the National Assembly. The Speaker shall preside over the debates of the National Assembly, assuring proper conduct and order is maintained during debates and may punish members who break the rules of conduct and order if necessary. Should this bill be passed into law, Article 2 of the Governmental Oversight Act will be rendered obsolete and in all means replaced by the Office of the Speaker Bill. 

[u]Article 1[/u]: Concerning the role and function of the Speaker
The Speaker's primary function is to preside over the National Assembly during debate and is responsible for maintaining discipline and order. He or she rules on all points of order and objections raised by members when it is believed that common decency and conduct has been breached. In order to maintain orderly debate within the National Assembly, the Speaker may call to order the Assembly if it is felt that there is a disruption or breach of order. Should members refuse to follow the instructions of the Speaker, a member may be punished with a reprimand or more seriously dismissal from the Assembly for the remainder of the day's debate and session. In the case of grave disobedience by a member of the Assembly, the Speaker may call to a vote by the Assembly a motion to temporarily suspend the offending member for a maximum of four months time. Should grave disorder afflict the National Assembly and it is believed by the Speaker that no further progress might be made in the current sitting, the Speaker may immediately adjourn the entire sitting. Should the Speaker call upon this power however they must be able to adequately explain and justify their actions in post. 

In addition to maintaining discipline, the Speaker must ensure that debates proceed smoothly. If the Speaker finds that a member is making irrelevant remarks, is tediously repetitive, or is otherwise attempting to delay proceedings, he or she may order the member to end the speech. The Speaker is also charged with assuring proper democratic governance as well as protecting the interests of all parties and members assembled in the National Assembly, should the Speaker feel that there has not been sufficient debate before a vote is called and members of the National Assembly identify that they wish to contribute to the debate, the Speaker may temporarily delay a call to vote. At which point the onus will lie on the signifying members to add to the debate within one week's time of the delay. Should the member require more time to fully contribute, they may apply to the speaker for an extension of time up to a maximum of one month. Should the Speaker feel that the signifying members are merely attempting to delay proceedings he or she may refuse the member this right. 

Finally, the Speaker continues to represent his or her constituency in the National Assembly. 

[u]Article 2[/u]: Concerning the election of the Speaker
The position of Speaker will be held by an MNA elected from among their own ranks. The National Assembly will elect a Speaker at the beginning of a new term after a general election, or after the death or resignation of the current Speaker. Once elected, a Speaker continues in office until the next election unless he or she resigns prior to this. Alternatively a vote of no confidence may be held for the removal of the current Speaker prior to elections provided there is sufficient evidence of a breach of the Speaker's neutrality within the National Assembly in regards to their efforts to keep order and to assure full representation. The Speaker's votes or speeches (unless they themselves breach good conduct) do not represent sufficient evidence for a vote of no confidence. 

During the election for Speaker, a member may nominate themselves for the position of Speaker or be nominated by others with the consent of the nominee. Each member may nominate no more than one candidate. With the nominated individuals, a ballot will be held in the National Assembly to determine who will be elected to fulfill the role of Speaker. In the event of a tie or no clear majority, then the individual with the fewest votes is eliminated, as are any other candidates who receive less than five percent of the votes cast. The Assembly continues to vote, for several rounds if necessary, until one member receives the requisite majority. 

[u]Article 3[/u]: Concerning the partisanship of the Speaker
The Speaker is required to perform his or her office impartially and free of any partisan thought, they are not however required to resign from party membership upon taking or leaving office. If it believed that the Speaker is not performing his office impartially as is his or hers duty, a vote of no confidence as described in Article 2 can be held. In accordance with their impartiality, the Speaker may make speeches to the National Assembly though they are expected to do so only when expressing the direct concerns of their constituents or when performing their duties as Speaker. The Speaker may also cast a vote as any other National Assembly member when required, though theirs must be the last vote on any issue.

[b]SEZ Establishment Act[/b]
[u]Overview[/u]: As the people of Samgola have demanded, they want jobs and they want it now. It has been also shown that Special economic zones do help in inviting foreign investors and investment. One which Samgola is desperately in need of.
[u]Article 1[/u]. Establish several Special Economic Zones in Kamidye to help boost foreign investment into the country. (The establishment of the SEZ's would be handled by the Cabinet of Trade & Finance) [Competition]

[b][u]Election Fairness Act[/u][/b]
[u]Preamble:[/u] This act will make the National Assembly’s members be more evenly divided between the regions. So that focus doesn’t stay to the cities and distributed across the country. It further changes the way in which the President is decided, using just a simple majority in a single round election rather than a dual system.

[u]Article 1.[/u] The state would adopt a system in which equal representation, regardless of region population is implemented to decide how many seats are given.[Political]

[u]Article 2.[/u] The election for the Presidency will no longer be held in a two round draft, instead whichever president receives the most votes shall become the President.[/hider]
[hider=VOTING][b]1994-1995 Budget[/b]: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecNveaTkvlZbDzPHjhGasX6EupAVpPd_7We6Z8lW_sN00rMg/viewform

[b]Community Protection Act[/b]: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgBpkFFyxmS8XMVMBSXnFbzxJTbgA_k7hqJCCSbybts6w85g/viewform[/hider]
[hider=ONGOING]
1. [b]Unemployment[/b]: At its simplest this is a count of the percentage of your population who aren't in gainful employment. Adjusted to omit those citizens who are not actively seeking work for one reason or another.
* [b]Current[/b]: 8.73%

2. [b]Homelessness[/b]: Homelessness is a situation where a significant number of a nation's citizens can no longer afford a house and are forced to live on the streets, upsetting the poor, the liberals, and the middle class. Homeless is caused by high rates of Poverty and Unemployment. 
* [b]Current[/b]: 5.57%

3. [b]Crime Wave[/b]: Crime is the violation of the laws of a country. There are two categories of crime waves; ordinary Crime Wave and Violent Crime Wave. Ordinary Crime is general, non-violent violations of the law, such as car crime, theft, fraud, and other similar crimes. Violent Crime is crime that involves physical assault, such as mugging, rape, and homicide.
* [b]Current[/b]: 12.66%[/hider]

[center]Every [b]24 hours[/b], a month passes.
[u]Currently[/u]: January, 1995 ([i]Turn 5[/i])
[u]December[/u] begins at 4:00 P.M. CST, 3/26/2018][/center]