The Global Confederation

Founded through a begrudging unity of all of the eight natural races, The Global Confederation is the governing body of Earth, headed by the Council of Eight. It is supposedly also in charge of the entire system, but its grip on other planets has been gradually slipping to the point where such a claim is validated only through paper. While ostensibly about equality between races, no Genetaur has ever been elected to a council position. In addition, more and more seats on the council have been taken up by humans, leaving the pretense of equality in shambles.

Structure

The Council of Eight are the ones who have the power to propose laws, but in order for a law to be officially discussed, it must first be seconded by at least two other members besides the one proposing it. Once this is done, the law becomes "proposed" and released to the general public for review and debte. The document about the law must not contain more than 500 words, for the sake of simplicity.

After a period of two weeks, the public vote on the law. the process takes a total of three days, to account for the different time zones. One the fourth day, the votes are tallied, and five representatives of the continents sit in with the Council of Eight for the final tally. The council declare their vote, and then the representatives state the continents' vote. The law must earn a 3 vote majority in order to pass.

This process applies to most decisions, such as economic or domestic. However, local matters that are not of global importance are handled by lesser councils of three, named after their districts. In times of war, the Council of Eight acts as a total authority.

Strength in Unity.

Type

Geopolitical, Empire

Alternative Names

GC

Government System

Democracy, Parliamentary

Economic System

Mixed economy

Currency

The currency of The Global Confederation, and in the entire system, is called Credits.

Legislative Body

The Council of Eight

Location

Earth

Controlled Territories

• Earth