Congressman - Revision history

Fandom>Písač: Constituency is not clear. Info from the Knowledge Base and the forum post do not fit into each other. Is the number of congressmen the oldest systems have loosely based on historical population or based on the number of states in them? Changed letter case, made references clearer

2023-10-16T16:22:08Z

Constituency is not clear. Info from the Knowledge Base and the forum post do not fit into each other. Is the number of congressmen the oldest systems have loosely based on historical population or based on the number of states in them? Changed letter case, made references clearer

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	A '''Congressman''' is an individual who has been elected and inducted into the [[Federal Congress]] in [[Olympus Village]] on [[Mars]]. The term is used to refer to both male and female members of Federal Congress. Congressmen represent a particular constituency~~, generally~~ multiple [[Star Systems\|star systems]].<ref name=":0">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/governments-and-politics-in-elite-dangerous.225156/ Frontier Forums: Governments and politics in Elite Dangerous]</ref> The number of ~~Congressmen~~ has been limited to 500 members since 2594, when Congress approved a law to streamline its structure; before this, every Federal member state was entitled to its own ~~Congressman~~, which excessively slowed down Congress's ability to make decisions.<ref>Tourist ~~Beacon~~ 0180</ref>		A '''Congressman''' is an individual who has been elected and inducted into the [[Federal Congress]] in [[Olympus Village]] on [[Mars]]. The term is used to refer to both male and female members of Federal Congress. Congressmen represent a particular constituency which may be multiple [[Star Systems\|star systems]], one star system or smaller states within one of the oldest Federal systems. Unlike in the other superpowers' legislative bodies, congressmen are expected to be physically present to vote.<ref name=":0">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/governments-and-politics-in-elite-dangerous.225156/ Frontier Forums: Governments and politics in Elite Dangerous]</ref> The number of congressmen has been limited to 500 members since 2594, when Congress approved a law to streamline its structure; before this, every Federal member state was entitled to its own congressman, which excessively slowed down Congress's ability to make decisions.<ref>Tourist Spot 0180, "Congressional Streamlining"</ref>

	Congressmen are elected for an eight year term by the citizens of the [[Federation]], with a "vote of no confidence" after four years. If the vote of no confidence succeeds then a new election takes place and the member of ~~congress~~ can be replaced or re-elected. Congressmen are barred from serving multiple consecutive terms. A congressman can become [[President of the Federation\|President]] immediately after their term.<ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en/story/galactic-superpowers Galactic Superpowers ~~- Story - Elite Dangerous~~]</ref>		Congressmen are elected for an eight year term by the citizens of the [[Federation]], with a "vote of no confidence" after four years. If the vote of no confidence succeeds then a new election takes place and the member of Congress can be replaced or re-elected. Congressmen are barred from serving multiple consecutive terms. A congressman can become [[President of the Federation\|President]] immediately after their term.<ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en/story/galactic-superpowers Elite Dangerous: Story/Galactic Superpowers]</ref>

	They can also hold other office such as chairing committees. They~~'re~~ not allowed to have corporate interests that conflict with their political roles.<ref name=":0" />		They can also hold other office such as chairing committees. They are not allowed to have corporate interests that conflict with their political roles.<ref name=":0" />

	Anyone can stand for election. They do not need to be backed by a political party or minor faction, but it helps. [[Corporations]] generally do push (and fund) their chosen candidates or parties (eg Hudson), as do other special interest groups.<ref name=":0" />		Anyone can stand for election. They do not need to be backed by a political party or minor faction, but it helps. [[Corporations]] generally do push (and fund) their chosen candidates or parties (eg Hudson), as do other special interest groups.<ref name=":0" />

Fandom>Clockpuncher at 01:44, 5 July 2021

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Fandom>Linskyter at 03:19, 14 June 2021

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Fandom>Clockpuncher at 04:14, 7 April 2021

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	A '''Congressman''' is an individual who has been elected and inducted into the [[Federal Congress]] in [[Olympus Village]] on [[Mars]]. The term is used to refer to both male and female members of Federal Congress. Congressmen represent a particular constituency, generally multiple [[Star Systems\|star systems]].<ref name=":0">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/~~showthread~~.~~php?t=~~225156 Governments and politics in Elite Dangerous] ~~by Michael Brookes~~</ref>		A '''Congressman''' is an individual who has been elected and inducted into the [[Federal Congress]] in [[Olympus Village]] on [[Mars]]. The term is used to refer to both male and female members of Federal Congress. Congressmen represent a particular constituency, generally multiple [[Star Systems\|star systems]].<ref name=":0">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/governments-and-politics-in-elite-dangerous.225156/ Frontier Forums: Governments and politics in Elite Dangerous]</ref> The number of Congressmen has been limited to 500 members since 2594, when Congress approved a law to streamline its structure; before this, every Federal member state was entitled to its own Congressman, which excessively slowed down Congress's ability to make decisions.<ref>Tourist Beacon 0180</ref>

	Congressmen are elected for an eight year term by the citizens of the [[Federation]], with a "vote of no confidence" after four years. If the vote of no confidence succeeds then a new election takes place and the member of congress can be replaced or re-elected. Congressmen are barred from serving multiple consecutive terms. A congressman can become [[President of the Federation\|President]] immediately after their term.<ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en/story/galactic-superpowers Galactic Superpowers - Story - Elite Dangerous]</ref>		Congressmen are elected for an eight year term by the citizens of the [[Federation]], with a "vote of no confidence" after four years. If the vote of no confidence succeeds then a new election takes place and the member of congress can be replaced or re-elected. Congressmen are barred from serving multiple consecutive terms. A congressman can become [[President of the Federation\|President]] immediately after their term.<ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en/story/galactic-superpowers Galactic Superpowers - Story - Elite Dangerous]</ref>

Fandom>CMDR Paul Golov: Add link to ED Wiki RU page

2021-04-04T09:09:20Z

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Fandom>Clockpuncher at 22:51, 27 August 2018

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 Anyone can stand for election. They do not need to be backed by a political party or minor faction, but it helps. [[Corporations]] generally do push (and fund) their chosen candidates or parties (eg Hudson), as do other special interest groups.<ref name=":0" />
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	=== Current ===		=== Current ===
			* Faye<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55d4529e9657bae1492c7ad7 Federation Continues Debate on War - 19 AUG 3301]
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	* [[Felicia Winters]]		* [[Felicia Winters]]
	* [[George Fallside]]		* [[George Fallside]]
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	* Kristine Lasky<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/56d5820f9657ba4309c210e8 Freelance Report: Presidential Fleet Upgrade Questioned - 01 MAR 3302]		* Kristine Lasky<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/56d5820f9657ba4309c210e8 Freelance Report: Presidential Fleet Upgrade Questioned - 01 MAR 3302]
	~~</ref>~~
	* Faye<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55d4529e9657bae1492c7ad7 Federation Continues Debate on War - 19 AUG 3301]
	</ref>		</ref>

	=== Former ===		=== Former ===
	* [[Ethan Naylor]]		* [[Ethan Naylor]]
			* Morgan Unwin<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b7ebcee11dbbe357b120d9d GalNet: Congressman’s Criminal Ties Exposed]</ref>
	* [[Tyrell Biggs]]		* [[Tyrell Biggs]]
	* [[Zachary Hudson]] (now [[President of the Federation\|President]])		* [[Zachary Hudson]] (now [[President of the Federation\|President]])

Fandom>Clockpuncher: Moving content to singular title, as with Senator

2018-06-27T21:51:53Z

Moving content to singular title, as with Senator

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	~~#REDIRECT~~ [[Federal Congress]]		A '''Congressman''' is an individual who has been elected and inducted into the [[Federal Congress]] in [[Olympus Village]] on [[Mars]]. The term is used to refer to both male and female members of Federal Congress. Congressmen represent a particular constituency, generally multiple [[Star Systems\|star systems]].<ref name=":0">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=225156 Governments and politics in Elite Dangerous] by Michael Brookes</ref>
	~~__STATICREDIRECT__~~
			Congressmen are elected for an eight year term by the citizens of the [[Federation]], with a "vote of no confidence" after four years. If the vote of no confidence succeeds then a new election takes place and the member of congress can be replaced or re-elected. Congressmen are barred from serving multiple consecutive terms. A congressman can become [[President of the Federation\|President]] immediately after their term.<ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en/story/galactic-superpowers Galactic Superpowers - Story - Elite Dangerous]</ref>

			They can also hold other office such as chairing committees. They're not allowed to have corporate interests that conflict with their political roles.<ref name=":0" />

			Anyone can stand for election. They do not need to be backed by a political party or minor faction, but it helps. [[Corporations]] generally do push (and fund) their chosen candidates or parties (eg Hudson), as do other special interest groups.<ref name=":0" />

			== List of known Congressmen ==

			=== Current ===
			* [[Felicia Winters]]
			* [[George Fallside]]
			* [[Isolde Rochester]]
			* Jefferson<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/30-JAN-3301 Federal Crackdown in Banki and BD+03 2338]
			</ref>
			* Kristine Lasky<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/56d5820f9657ba4309c210e8 Freelance Report: Presidential Fleet Upgrade Questioned - 01 MAR 3302]
			</ref>
			* Faye<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55d4529e9657bae1492c7ad7 Federation Continues Debate on War - 19 AUG 3301]
			</ref>

			=== Former ===
			* [[Ethan Naylor]]
			* [[Tyrell Biggs]]
			* [[Zachary Hudson]] (now [[President of the Federation\|President]])

			== References ==
			<references />
			[[Category:Federation]]
			[[Category:Congressmen]]
			[[Category:Characters]]

Fandom>SpyTec: Redirected page to Federal Congress

2015-05-31T15:06:52Z

Redirected page to Federal Congress

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Fandom>SpyTec: Added redirect to The Federal Congress

2015-04-07T23:48:43Z

Added redirect to The Federal Congress

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#REDIRECT [[The Federal Congress]]
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