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Territorial Citizen's Guide to the Union
First of all, welcome to the Union! We're very glad to have you with us. If you haven't already, make sure to take a look around our region, and please consider moving your nation here! If you're already a resident here, make sure to join the World Assembly as well. Now, let's get on with the guide...
Many new members find themselves wondering, "Wait, what is the Union of Force, and what does it do?" If you've found yourself asking similar questions, then this guide is for you! For simplicity, we can compare the Union of Force to the British Empire. Force is our mother region, where most activity takes place. The rest of the Union is made up of other regions annexed by Force. Most territories have their own form of government, but are required to enforce Territorial Law as well as their own laws, and must report to Force regularly about government activity within their regions.
Now, let's get started with some basic terminology. You, dear nation, are what we call a Territorial Citizen. This means that as long as your nation resides in any Force territory, you have citizenship in all of our territories, can participate in Union-wide elections, and may be able to join other events that would normally require you to move your nation to the region hosting them! To find out if you have territorial citizenship, you can refer to this Complete List of Force Territories.
The Court » as the judicial branch of the government, the Justices of the Court are responsible for seeing to cases filed against individuals in the court of law, as well as deciding upon the constitutionality of bills passed by the House of Representatives.
The House of Representatives » composed of representatives from Force and its associated territories and States, the House works to develop bills, resolutions, and amendments that seek to develop the role and actions of the government. It is the second most important body in the government, and is responsible for maintaining the power of other bodies in check, while working on improvements for the government based on the needs of the citizens. The House is led by a Speaker, responsible for communicating passed laws and mediating sessions, representing the House, and maintaining activity.
Cabinet » the Force Cabinet is responsible for appointing Ministers, and it is directed and overseen by the Prime Minister, Force’s Head of Government.
Ministries » The Union has a wide number of ministries, each tasked with developing and reviewing a different aspect of the government. Each ministry is led by a Minister and a Deputy Minister; Ministers are appointed by the Prime Minister, and Deputy Ministers are appointed by the Minister of their department to help with certain tasks. The Ministries are as follows:
Foreign Affairs » handles diplomatic relationships embassies and ambassadors.
Internal Affairs » focuses on recruitment, welcoming, government affairs, and connecting with citizens.
Media & Culture » directs cultural activities, regulates national holidays and manages the cultural development of the community. They're also responsible for writing The Force Flyer and other official government media.
One of the most exciting times to be a citizen is during our elections! During this period, the Prime Minister, House Representatives, and Justices are chosen to represent the Union's citizens in government affairs. All citizens of Force and its Territories are allowed to run and vote, creating a widely diverse political environment. During the campaign, candidates engage in debates and interviews, while rallying support with inspirational activities and posters! For anyone wishing to join the government, election time is the best moment to show off your ideas and tell us who you really are.
The Union government has many citizens working in its different bodies and roles, and you can find a full updated list of it here.
All citizens are encouraged to participate in the Ministries, in which they can get a shot at developing projects and initiatives from their respective area. For instance, the Ministry of Media and Culture offers positions as editors and writers for The Force Flyer, our official newspaper; or the Internal Affairs Ministry could offer positions as hosts or recruiters. The point is, Ministries can only exist and work at an efficient with the help of citizens who join the Civil Service, and it allows anyone to meet people with similar ideas or talents while helping the Union grow and improve.
You can apply for the Civil Service here.
The Media Policy established allows you to form independent news outlets which can be supported and officially noticed by the Union, for as long as it is related to the Union. It provides greater freedom of press to all citizens. You can find it here.
If you have dived head-first into Force's Roleplay, you may be interested in joining the Roleplay Ministry: the decision making and moderation team for the Roleplay. Or, if you're new around here and would like to get started, check out our official Roleplay and Map info page! Keep in mind, you will need a Discord account to fully participate.
In the Club Program, citizens can create and join clubs focused around an activity, interest or piece of media, all while engaging in activities and events for the club’s development. There’s a wide variety of clubs across the Union, such as the Writing Club, Cooking Club, and...uh...the Clock Front? Nevertheless, clubs are a relatively new thing, and citizens are encouraged to come up with new ideas and find people with similar interests inside the Union! Our official clubs list can be found here on the Force forums.