Burata

**Burata** (/bʊ-ɾa-ta/), officially known as the **Republic of Burata**, is the second most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Buratan Ocean to its south, it shares land borders with several other countries. As a *de facto* one-party state, led by the Kulurhat Party, the country is divided into 14 states, as well as three federally-controlled territories.

A recent census reports the population of Burata as 1.5 billion people, with much of the population clustered around the coast, and around the mountainous regions of the central northern state of Radbur. The capital city, and largest city, of Burata is Churaya. It is also amongst the largest metropolitan areas on the planet.

Modern Burata is a powerful economic presence on the global stage, as the sixth largest economy by GDP and fourth by PPP. In particular, the country is known for its manufacturing and exporting, with a rapidly expanding information technology sector. In recent years, it has become a nuclear weapon state, and has developed a space programme. Despite its economic power, it is a nation of complex contrasts in terms of social mobility, income inequality and increasing air and water pollution.

## Politics and government

### Politics

On paper, Burata is the world's oldest democracy; however, in practice has been a *de facto* one-party state since the Kulurhat Party rose to power under the leadership of then-Prime Minister, Buttra Ranandran. The two primary chambers of the Buratan Congress are considered to be right-wing. Since the beginning of the one-party state, increasing pressure from state powers has seen a rise in conservative and authoritarian social policies, but a liberal deregulation of industry.

### Government

Burata is a secular quasi-federation with a parliamentary system, in which the power of governance is split between the states and central government. It is a federal monarchy and representative democracy, with only largely ceremonial power being able to be exercised by the reigning monarch.

The Government of Burata is comprised of three branches:

* The Executive: The Monarch of Burata is the sovereign, and ceremonial head of state, but not the head of government. The monarch takes little direct part in running the country, and maintains political neutrality, but remains the source of the executive power of the government. The Prime Minister serves a five year term, and is the head of government and exercises most executive power. Typically, the Prime Minister is the leader of the party commanding the majority in the Chamber of the People's Representatives, the lowest chamber of Congress, or the one best able to command a coalition government. The executive of Buratan government consists of the Monarch, the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, and the Council of Ministers - with the cabinet as its executive committee, headed by the Prime Minister. Any minister heading a ministry must be a member of one of the chambers of Congress. In the Buratan system, the executive is subordinate to the legislature; the Prime Minister and their council are responsible to the lower chamber. Traditionally, the states have had a reasonable degree of leniency in their interaction with the federal executive, whilst the three federally controlled territories have been ruled directly by central government. In recent years, individual states are also increasingly losing their autonomy to the federal government, bringing them more in line with territories.
* The Legislative: The legislature of Burata is a tricameral parliament. It comprises the the Chamber of Censors (*Purut Pattari*), the Senatorial Chamber (*Purut Vandari*), and the Chamber of the People's Representatives (*Purut Jabtari*). The Chamber of Censors is a permanent body comprised of 15 representatives chosen by existing members from the *Patta* caste of each major faith. The Senatorial Chamber is a permanent body that is currently comprised of 756 members serving unlimited terms. Most are are appointed by recommendation by a committee, or appointed *ad hoc* by the monarch; however, it is tradition for the former head of the lowest chamber to receive a seat in the senatorial chamber upon leaving the role, and the outgoing Prime Minister may make recommendations for senatorial seats at the end of their term. The Chamber of the People's Representatives is comprised of 840 elected officials from the states of Burata. These individuals serve five year terms, and are voted in by a ranked-choice system in each state, with the number of seats appointed to each stated being decided by its population. Federally controlled territories are not permitted to vote for representatives in the legislative, but individuals from these areas may still run as a candidate in one of the states.
* The Judiciary: Burata has a three-tier independent judiciary, comprised of the supreme court, headed by the Chief Justice, two Courts of Appeal, the several High Courts, and a vast number of trial courts and tribunal courts. The supreme court has original jusidiction over cases pertaining to fundamental rights, and over disputes between states and the central government. It also has appellate jurisdiction over all lower courts. It also retains the power to strike down laws in extreme circumstances, and is required to authorise all death sentences.

### Administrative divisions

Burata is a federal union of 14 states. All states have elected parliamentary legislatures and governments.

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##### **Chanderapat**

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##### **Gurapata**

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##### **Jaila**

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##### **Kashpur**

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##### **Kela**

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##### **Malhar Watt**

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##### **Meshan**

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##### **Pravishitnan**

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##### **Rajata**

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##### **Ranpur**

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##### **Senbhur**

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##### **Swaphal**

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##### **Unjat**

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In addition to its 14 states, Burata also has three territories that are directly ruled by the central government through appointed administrators

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##### **Deshurvatnu**

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