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3301-Present: [http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Zachary_Hudson Zachary Hudson]

== ~~Politics~~ ==

==Lore==

{{quote|To an outsider, the hierarchy of Federation society is based on democratic principles - people vote within their System/State to elect Congressmen, and a President with an 8-year term and a ‘vote of confidence’ after the first 4 years.

However, corporate loyalty oils the machine, and Federation space is a battleground of commerce. Commercial organisations compete as aggressively as the law will allow for the time and attention of the Federal citizen, who goes through life bombarded by advertising.

Corruption is not unusual – individuals defend it shamelessly when caught as ‘getting one over the system’. Social class is only determined between ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’. There is a lot of poverty about, as well as conspicuous wealth.

The huge gross domestic product (GDP) of the Federation economy funds a large, well-equipped Federal Navy which projects its values and influence.

Culturally the Federation is tolerant of some things (like religions) but utterly intolerant of drug-taking, political activism, and certain cultures. A great many things are illegal, like slavery, cloning and certain narcotics.

Federal law is based on an agreed Constitution. People have rights and freedoms, enshrined by this agreement. Local ‘State’ law prohibits other trafficking to a greater or lesser degree. Things like ship-based weapons, personal weapons, other milder drugs and alcohol are banned in some systems.

The media drives a culture of celebrity. Top ranking politicians, social commentators, entertainers and super-rich all command a great deal of media attention. This provides a massive distraction for the populace, to the extent that foreign wars conducted by the Federation on their behalf get little media attention. This has gone on for many hundreds of years, and there is no sign of it changing.|Newsletter #22<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=f72c0f91b2 Newsletter #22]</ref>}}

==Federation Congress==

~~=== Government ===~~

'''Structure'''

Federal Congress is made up of 500 Congressmen (the term for both men and women). They sit in Congress, which is in Olympus Village on Mars - which replaced its location in Washington DC early in the previous millennium.<~~ref name=":0"~~>~~Data taken from Tourist Spot Beacon 0161, Sol System~~</~~ref~~>

Congressmen ~~are elected~~ for ~~an eight year term, along with a President~~, ~~with a 'vote of no confidence' after four years. If~~ the ~~vote of no confidence succeeds then a full election takes place. A Congressman (or President) cannot serve multiple consecutive terms~~.~~<ref name=":0" />~~

Federal Congress is made up of 500 Congressmen (the term for both men and women). They sit in Congress, which is in Olympus Village on Mars – which replaced its location in Washington DC early in the previous millennium.

Anyone can stand for election. They do not need to be backed by a political party or minor faction, but it helps. There are three major parties, Democrats, Republicans, and Libertarians. Corporations generally do

'''Location'''

~~push (and fund) their chosen candidates or parties as do other special interest groups~~

~~Congress persons spend their days representing their constituency. They can also hold other office as part of government~~ – ~~for example chairing committees etc. They~~ are ~~not allowed~~ to ~~have corporate interests that might conflict with their political roles (though quite often~~

Olympus Village (a misnomer – it is now a sprawling metropolis) on Mars, and Congressmen are expected to attend in person to vote.

~~some hide them via their friends, spouses etc, and not all get found out)~~

~~Every Federation system has representation in~~ Congress but generally a Congressman represents multiple systems, except a few (like Sol) that have more than on Congressional representative, based loosely on historic population. Phenomenal growth in the outer systems has meant that they have

'''Congress members'''

~~little representation in Congress and there is frequent discussion about~~

~~creating many new Congressmen to address this balance, but the various power~~

~~blocks realise it will change the balance of power away from the core systems,~~

~~the very people who would have to vote it through - so many agree it is unlikely to happen in the near future.~~

~~Federal law is based on an agreed Constitution. People have~~

'''Selection / Appointment'''

~~rights and freedoms, enshrined by this agreement. A great many things are illegal, like slavery, cloning and certain narcotics. Local~~ '~~State~~' ~~law prohibits trafficking to a greater or lesser degree. Things like ship-based weapons, personal weapons, other milder drugs and alcohol are banned in some systems.~~

~~Federal law is controlled~~ by the ~~Mars government~~, and the ~~sheer size~~ of the ~~Federation makes~~ it ~~very hard~~ for ~~a System~~ to have ~~any influence on changing it~~.

Anyone can stand for election. They do not need to be backed by a political party or minor faction, but it helps. There are three major parties, Democrats, Republicans, and Libertarians. Corporations generally do push (and fund) their chosen candidates or parties (eg Hudson), as do other special interest groups

They are elected for an eight year term, along with a President, with a ‘vote of no confidence’ after four years. If the vote of no confidence succeeds then a full election takes place. A Congressman (or President) cannot serve multiple consecutive terms, though a Congressman can (and often does) become President immediately after a term as a Congressman.

'''System Representation'''

Every Federation system has representation at the Congress, but generally a Congressman represents multiple systems, except a few (like Sol) that have more than one Congressional representative, based loosely on historic population. Phenomenal growth in the outer systems has meant that they have little representation in Congress, and there is frequent discussion about creating many new Congressmen to address this balance, but the various power blocks realise it will change the balance of power away from the core systems, the very people who would have to vote it through – so many agree it is unlikely to happen in the near future.

'''Tenure'''

Up to eight years. They can get voted out after four, as above.

'''Day to Day Responsibilities'''

Congress persons spend their days representing their constituency. They can also hold other office as part of government – for example chairing committees etc. They are not allowed to have corporate interests that might conflict with their political roles (though quite often some hide them via their friends, spouses etc, and not all get found out)

'''Do Congresspersons change when their system's controlling Minor Faction is flipped?'''

Not until their term is up, but their life could become difficult, so they might resign, triggering a local election.

''- Governments and politics in Elite Dangerous <ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=225156 Governments and politics in Elite Dangerous] by Michael Brookes</ref>''

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 -Present: [http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Zachary_Hudson Zachary Hudson]
-== Politics ==
+==Lore==
+{{Main|Lore}}
+{{quote|To an outsider, the hierarchy of Federation society is based on democratic principles - people vote within their System/State to elect Congressmen, and a President with an 8-year term and a ‘vote of confidence’ after the first 4 years.
+However, corporate loyalty oils the machine, and Federation space is a battleground of commerce. Commercial organisations compete as aggressively as the law will allow for the time and attention of the Federal citizen, who goes through life bombarded by advertising.
+Corruption is not unusual – individuals defend it shamelessly when caught as ‘getting one over the system’. Social class is only determined between ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’. There is a lot of poverty about, as well as conspicuous wealth.
+The huge gross domestic product (GDP) of the Federation economy funds a large, well-equipped Federal Navy which projects its values and influence.
+Culturally the Federation is tolerant of some things (like religions) but utterly intolerant of drug-taking, political activism, and certain cultures. A great many things are illegal, like slavery, cloning and certain narcotics.
+Federal law is based on an agreed Constitution. People have rights and freedoms, enshrined by this agreement. Local ‘State’ law prohibits other trafficking to a greater or lesser degree. Things like ship-based weapons, personal weapons, other milder drugs and alcohol are banned in some systems.
+The media drives a culture of celebrity. Top ranking politicians, social commentators, entertainers and super-rich all command a great deal of media attention. This provides a massive distraction for the populace, to the extent that foreign wars conducted by the Federation on their behalf get little media attention. This has gone on for many hundreds of years, and there is no sign of it changing.|Newsletter #22<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=f72c0f91b2 Newsletter #22]</ref>}}
+==Federation Congress==
-=== Government ===
+<u>'''Structure'''</u>
-Federal Congress is made up of 500 Congressmen (the term for both men and women). They sit in Congress, which is in Olympus Village on Mars - which replaced its location in Washington DC early in the previous millennium.<ref name=":0">Data taken from Tourist Spot Beacon 0161, Sol System</ref>
-Congressmen are elected for an eight year term, along with a President, with a 'vote of no confidence' after four years. If the vote of no confidence succeeds then a full election takes place. A Congressman (or President) cannot serve multiple consecutive terms.<ref name=":0" />
+Federal Congress is made up of 500 Congressmen (the term for both men and women). They sit in Congress, which is in Olympus Village on Mars – which replaced its location in Washington DC early in the previous millennium.
-Anyone can stand for election. They do not need to be backed by a political party or minor faction, but it helps. There are three major parties, Democrats, Republicans, and Libertarians. Corporations generally do
+<u>'''Location'''</u>
-push (and fund) their chosen candidates or parties as do other special interest groups
-Congress persons spend their days representing their constituency. They can also hold other office as part of government – for example chairing committees etc. They are not allowed to have corporate interests that might conflict with their political roles (though quite often
+Olympus Village (a misnomer – it is now a sprawling metropolis) on Mars, and Congressmen are expected to attend in person to vote.
-some hide them via their friends, spouses etc, and not all get found out)
-Every Federation system has representation in Congress but generally a Congressman represents multiple systems, except a few (like Sol) that have more than on Congressional representative, based loosely on historic population. Phenomenal growth in the outer systems has meant that they have
+<u>'''Congress members'''</u>
-little representation in Congress and there is frequent discussion about
-creating many new Congressmen to address this balance, but the various power
-blocks realise it will change the balance of power away from the core systems,
-the very people who would have to vote it through - so many agree it is unlikely to happen in the near future.
-Federal law is based on an agreed Constitution. People have
+<u>'''Selection / Appointment'''</u>
-rights and freedoms, enshrined by this agreement. A great many things are illegal, like slavery, cloning and certain narcotics. Local 'State' law prohibits trafficking to a greater or lesser degree. Things like ship-based weapons, personal weapons, other milder drugs and alcohol are banned in some systems.
-Federal law is controlled by the Mars government, and the sheer size of the Federation makes it very hard for a System to have any influence on changing it.
+<span style="font-weight:normal;">Anyone can stand for election. They do not need to be backed by a political party or minor faction, but it helps. There are three major parties, Democrats, Republicans, and Libertarians. Corporations generally do push (and fund) their chosen candidates or parties (eg Hudson), as do other special interest groups</span>
+They are elected for an eight year term, along with a President, with a ‘vote of no confidence’ after four years. If the vote of no confidence succeeds then a full election takes place. A Congressman (or President) cannot serve multiple consecutive terms, though a Congressman can (and often does) become President immediately after a term as a Congressman.
+<u>'''System Representation'''</u>
+Every Federation system has representation at the Congress, but generally a Congressman represents multiple systems, except a few (like Sol) that have more than one Congressional representative, based loosely on historic population. Phenomenal growth in the outer systems has meant that they have little representation in Congress, and there is frequent discussion about creating many new Congressmen to address this balance, but the various power blocks realise it will change the balance of power away from the core systems, the very people who would have to vote it through – so many agree it is unlikely to happen in the near future.
+<u>'''Tenure'''</u>
+Up to eight years. They can get voted out after four, as above.
+<u>'''Day to Day Responsibilities'''</u>
+Congress persons spend their days representing their constituency. They can also hold other office as part of government – for example chairing committees etc. They are not allowed to have corporate interests that might conflict with their political roles (though quite often some hide them via their friends, spouses etc, and not all get found out)
+<u>'''Do Congresspersons change when their system's controlling Minor Faction is flipped?'''</u>
+Not until their term is up, but their life could become difficult, so they might resign, triggering a local election.
 ''- Governments and politics in Elite Dangerous <ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=225156 Governments and politics in Elite Dangerous] by Michael Brookes</ref>''

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