Skotian Republic
Skotian Republic | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Capital | Kutia |
| Official languages | English |
| Demonym(s) | Skotian |
| Government | Semi-Presidential Republic |
• President | Luke of Skotia |
• Prime Minister | Vacant |
• Chief Justice | Vacant |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| Senate | |
| House of Assembly | |
| Establishment | |
• Founded | 18 September 2022 |
| Population | |
• 2022 estimate | 1 |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
The Skotian Republic, commonly referred to as Skotia, is a self-declared sovereign state commonly known as micronation by observers, located within the United Kingdom. It was established in 2022 under a semi-presidential republic.
History
The republic was established on 18 September 2022.
Government and Politics
Skotia has a semi-presidential representative democratic republic since its foundation.
Presidency
The Head of State of Skotia is the President of the Republic who is elected by direct universal suffrage.
Presidential powers include the appointment of the Prime Minister and the other members of the Government (where the President takes into account the results of general elections); dismissing the Prime Minister; dissolving either or both house(s) of the national parliament (to call early elections); vetoing legislation; and declaring a state of war or siege. The President has also supervisory and reserve powers.
The President is advised on issues of importance by the Council of State, which is composed of six senior civilian officers, any former Presidents, five-members chosen by the House of Assembly, and five selected by the incumbent president.
Government
The Government is headed by the presidentially appointed Prime Minister and also consists of other Ministers in the Council of Ministers.
The Government is both the organ of sovereignty that conducts the general politics of the country and the superior body of the public administration.
The Council of Ministers – under the presidency of the Prime Minister (or the President at the latter's request) and the Ministers acts as the cabinet. All ministers, including the prime minister, are typically members of the House of Assembly.
The President appoints all ministers, including the Prime Minister, but typically bases their choice based on the results of general elections.
Parliament
The primary legislature of the nation is the Parliament, consisting of the House of Assembly and the Senate.
The House of Assembly is elected by proportional representation in nation-wide general elections, whereas Senators are elected to represent regions of the nation by indirect election by people in the region they're standing for election in.
Culture
Skotian culture is primarily influenced by Portuguese and British culture taking large parts of its own culture from both influences. As well as this the nation has quite a big food culture.