Xeroist Union Party

The Xeroist Union Party (XUP) is the founding and sole ruling party of the Xeroist Republic of Zilatra. It is sometimes called the Szeruya Lasztuli Halu (SLH), its name in Zilatra's native tongue. It is one of the single largest political parties in all of Abexilas, if not the largest. 
Under the leadership of a united front of left-wing rebel leaders, the XUP emerged victorious in the 2nd Warring States Period which led to the end of the Baszku Kingdoms. In 305 TE, the rebel leaders proclaimed the formation of the Xeroist Republic of Zilatra, which the XUP has dominated ever since. 
The Xeroist Union Party is organized based on democratic centralism, a principle that entails opena policy discussion on the condition of unity among party members in upholding the agreed-upon decision. The function of the Party is more comparable to a branch of government rather then how political parties function in most other nations however. 
==History==
===Early history===
With assistance from Arika Ronango'O through the usage of prophecies that she gave thanks to her Ring of Power, several factions which had been taking part in the fighting of the Baszku Kingdom's 2nd Warring States Period built up support for a Xeroist movement in Abexilas. The main factions that later founded the XUP were those made up of peasants, former slaves, and ethnic minorities. 
These factions unified into the "Xeroist Coalition" which ended up successfully overthrowing the Monarchist and Merchant forces attempting to restore the Baszku Kingdom. Thus, wanting to start off with a blank slate and make the peoples of the former Baszku Kingdom enter a new era, the XC oversaw the complete dissolution of the Kingdom and the creation of Zilatra in its place. In order to further legitimize the rule of the XC, its membership votes to dissolve itself and to create the "Xeroist Union Party", dominating the interim government that would lead Zilatra for the next 20 years.
In the initial years of the interim government, the XUP faced high-level and tense factionalism due to the lack of any experienced leadership that could get the party on track. This all changed in the beginning of 0 VE, with the arrival of refugees from Eldham and Rathnir, many of whom were from the United Socialist States of Eldham and thus experienced in politics. Two leaders appeared from the joint movement of the ethnic Baszku and the newly prominent Lo'Oix; Qadi si Gadus and Yadal Krakhovich. The two worked together to organize the party and stabilize it in order to finally bring an end to the interim government ASAP, and so they organized a popular election for the Partisan Chair, which Qadi won. 
Qadi got the party membership to work on finally organizing the elections following the ratification of the Zilatran constitution, and by 5 VE Yadal was able to win election to the position of General Secretary. 
===Party movement===
After several years of slow progress to even stagnation in reforms and expansion of the party due to several factors, the Xeroist Union Party's activity returned nearly a decade after the election of Partisan Chair Qadi si Gadus, who had been working on constitutional reforms prior to this. Qadi worked with Kelitá Representative and Premier Talun si Batiku to author and introduce the Class Consciousness Education Act (CCEA) to be voted on by the party membership. The CCEA introduced guidelines for a level of literacy that politicians in Zilatra must have when it comes to Xeroist literature, with the party compiling a basic Xeroist reading list for this exact idea. Those included were the General Secretary and Deputy Secretary, Commissars, Kelitá Representatives, and the Partisan Chair themself, although the common citizen and party membership were exempt. The CCEA passed with popular support among the membership with 20 voting in favour and only 1 against.
In the Spring of 21 VE, Qadi took a page off the book of the Communist Party of the USSE and proposed to create working groups in the party, to be put simply they would function as discussion groups that would allow for the discussion on any party or national matters between the common citizenry. This was done just ahead of a planned discussion on a merger between Zilatra and Sentara, so it was clear it would be the first topic to be discussed by these working groups. The creation of the working groups was approved in a vote of 18-2, and was followed by the creation of the Working Group on the Sentara-Zilatra Merger.
The Working Group on the Sentara-Zilatra Merger was quickly joined by several prominent members of the party, Qadi being elected to be the group's moderator. The working group ended with a resolution showing overwhelming opposition to the idea of a merger, leading to a diplomatic crisis between the two countries that led to the party forming a Working Group which saw some advocate for banning people with dual-citizenship from being members of the party, as diplomatic incidents and arguments were sparked by the intervention of Sentarans (specifically those criticized directly by the party). This Working Group caused a stir, with citizens from both countries criticizing it, and it ended up seeing the party show support for keeping the status quo and instead simply just having better regulations.
Another Working Group was later founded to discuss forming a Central Committee, chaired by then-Premier Diogo Ronango'O. This Working Group was rather inactive and did not see results directly from it but it helped the "Central Committee Faction", one calling for establishing a powerful Central Committee with some even calling for it to replace the Partisan Chair, of the XUP gain some form of prominence. Somewhere in the mid-30s VE, Partisan Chair Venkesel took over the Working Group in attempt to bring back its activity and resolve the issue, but he failed to do so and thus later closed it off for the time being.
==Ideology==
Xeroism is the official ideology of the XUP, as stated in the initial party line of the party as written in the "Foundation of the Xeroist Union Party Ideology": "The Party will begin its movement under Xeroism, coined by Xeroise Ronango'O during her times in the CPUSSE. The Party will consider Xeroist thought as ideologically true."
According to the same document, the ideology of the XUP sees the enshrining of the freedom of the press with it being written that "The Party will recognize the need for independence of national news outlets, allowing the possibility of the Information Commissariat to hold its own news outlet, but allow government subsidies to the people to form their own independent ones if they so desire. Any efforts to oppose or change this will be opposed by the party." This is seen as a solidification of a reform introduced during the late days of the USSE which saw increasing support for a party paper alongside other private/independent ones instead of having a party-controlled media. 
Furthermore, the XUP believes in "guidance of the people", upholding democratic principles and emphasizing the need to listen to the people and allow them to give their opinion to set the course that the party and nation will take.
==Organization==
===Partisan Chair===
At the helm of the XUP is the Partisan Chair, elected through popular vote by the party membership for a term of 14 Years (8 weeks). According to the Constitution of the Xeroist Republic of Zilatra, the Partisan Chair is tasked with overseeing and conducting elections, approving Judges for the People's Court, acting as a direct representative of the party in the nation as a whole, and serving as an advisor to government officials in all branches. Learning certain lessons from the USSE, the Zilatrans implemented a term limit of 3 terms (consecutive and non-consecutive) on any individual elected to the position, allowing the Partisan Chair to remain in office just a bit longer than any General Secretary.
Due to the lack of any other authority within the party beyond the Partisan Chair and party membership, the Partisan Chair can be seen as the person in charge of almost all matters within the party, meaning they hold considerable influence in Zilatra.
Partisan Chairs of the Xeroist Union Party
No. 	Portrait 	Names 	Tenure 	Notes
1. 	 	Qadi si Gadus 	0-28 VE (28 Years) 	Belonging to the Classical Xeroist faction; oversaw the party's adoption of an official & organized ideology, implemented the Class Consciousness Education Act, introduced Working Groups, and oversaw the Working Group on a hypothetical Sentara-Zilatra Merger. Assisted with Constitutional reforms mainly related to the Commissariats.
2. 	 	Pieter Venkesel Jr. 	28-42 VE 
(14 Years) 	Belonging to the Classical Xeroist faction; oversaw the Working Groups on the Sentara-Zilatra merger, Redefinition of Membership Requirements & Party Line Protocols, and the creation of a Central Committee. Unlike his predecessors, played a very minor role in the judiciary. Filled in the General Secretary Position briefly during an absence in the position.
3. 	 	Ovonia Ronango'O 	42-56 VE (14 Years) 	Oversaw the working group on the revitalization of the Party Line, organized a book club on leftist literature named the Revolutionary Readers, and attempted to form a Xeroist Party Congress for an event.
4. 	 	Vlädihrb Skamovic 	56-67 VE (11 Years) 	Resigned prematurely and immediately left the nation, triggering a snap election for the Partisan Chair.
Position vacant between 67 and 69 VE during the election for a new Partisan Chair	Position vacant between 67 and 69 VE during the election for a new Partisan Chair	Position vacant between 67 and 69 VE during the election for a new Partisan Chair	Position vacant between 67 and 69 VE during the election for a new Partisan Chair	Position vacant between 67 and 69 VE during the election for a new Partisan Chair
5. 	 	Wanja Invanovič 	69 VE-Present 	The first Partisan Chair to be elected through a snap election; successfully held the First Xeroist Party Congress and began an effort to revive book clubs after years of inactivity in the party. Term ongoing.
=== People's Court ===
Under the direct authority of the XUP is the People's Court, the judicial branch of Zilatra. The Court is overseen by the High Judge, who is chosen from a list of the nation's Judges to be appointed to the position by the Partisan Chair with approval from the Kelitá. The High Judge is not only in charge with assisting in the overseeing of the Judiciary, but also with handling of all major cases judged to be of national importance together with appeals to the People's Court. A case seen by the High Judge cannot be appealed. 
The Judges of the People's Court are also approved by the Partisan Chair, although people serving in lesser positions may be chosen and employed by the Judges without the need for direct approval. The People’s Court is therefore split into the Low Court, which includes all Judges and generally shall handle first-time cases, while the High Court shall contain only the High Judge and will handle appeals and trials of national importance. What determines a trial of national importance may be defined by the incumbent High Judge.
The People's Court also shares some power with the Commissar of Internal Affairs, who oversees the granting of resources to the Judiciary, control of the people, and generally that there won't be a de-stabilizing conflict of interest between both branches.
High Judges of the People's Court
No.	Portrait	Name 	Tenure 	Notes
1. 	 	Proba Adh Rahada	0-28 VE (28 Years)	Assistant to the Partisan Chair in the creation of Zilatra's legal code, was dismissed by Partisan Chair Venkesel.
2. 	 	Tal si Hala 	28 VE-Present 	Widely considered to be among the greatest legal scholars in Xeroist history; they authored the "People's Court Opinion on Open Letters, Censorship and Adherence to Party Line", the "Internal Memorandum on Detention and Apprehension Procedures", and the "Internal Memorandum on Governmental Jurisdiction." Oversaw the cases against Zephyr Astorian of Sentara, and played a role in finishing the Zilatran legal code, leading to Zilatra's first period of organized judicial activity. Term ongoing.
==Electoral history==
For a more expanded look on Zilatran elections, go to: Elections in Zilatra
===General Secretary elections===
Election	Winner 	Runner-up
5 VE 	Yadal Krakhovich 	Balic si Adaczi
21 VE 	Yadal Krakhovich 	Hyradian Kiriznia
37 VE 	Kuvala Serebra 	Hyradian Kiriznia
51 VE 	Abusaji si Baqiya	Zaaki si Taqaden
66 VE 	Abusaji si Baqiya	Evata Al-Solari
Miroslav Korol Novotny
(2 Way Tie For Runner-Up)
=== Partisan Chair elections===
Election 	Winner 	Runner-up
0 VE 	Qadi si Gadus 	Kwala Serebra
28 VE 	Pieter Venkesel Jr. 	Qadi si Gadus (incumbent)
42 VE 	Ovonia Ronango'O 	Jacze si Qadali
56 VE 	Vlädihrb Skamovic 	Miroslav Korol Novotny
68 VE (First Round) 	Qadi si GadusQadi si Gadus won the most votes in the election, but dropped out due to a misunderstanding over electoral procedures, forcing the party to hold a second round as if he had resigned.	Wanja Invanovič
68 VE (Second Round)	Wanja Invanovič 	Miroslav Korol Novotny
===Legislative elections===
Election 	General Secretary 	Votes	Seats	Change	Position	Resulting Government
0 VE 	N/A 	68 	 	- 	1st 	XUP Supermajority
14 VE 	Yadal Krakhovich 	39 	 	↓1 	1st 	XUP Supermajority
24 VE 	Yadal Krakhovich 	44 	 	- 	1st 	XUP Supermajority
27 VESeat VI Bi-Election 	Yadal Krakhovich 	76 	 	↑1 	1st 	XUP Supermajority
36 VE 	Pieter Venkesel Jr. Acting General Secretary during the election of Kuvala Serebra	44 	 	↑7 	1st 	XUP Supermajority
42 VESeat VI By-election 	Kuvala Serebra 	80 	 	- 	1st 	XUP Supermajority
46 VE 	Kuvala Serebra 	87 	 	↑1 	1st 	XUP Supermajority
47 VESeat XIII Bi-Election	Kuvala Serebra 	66 	 	- 	1st 	XUP Supermajority
56 VE 	Abusaji si Baqiya 	76 	 	↓1 	1st 	XUP Supermajority
67 VE 	Abusaji si Baqiya 	57 	 	↓6 	1st 	XUP Supermajority
73 VESeat VII By-election 	Abusaji si Baqiya 	79 	 	↑1 	1st 	XUP Supermajority
75 VESeat IV By-election 	Abusaji si Baqiya 	TBD 	TBD 	TBD 	TBD 	TBD
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