Dominion of Kenbeckia

Flag of Kenbeckia

Map of Kenbeckia

**Kenbeckia**, officially the **Dominion of Kenbeckia** (Astellian: *Dominio de Kenbeckia*, Luari: *Dominion de Kenbeckia*) was a dependency and colony of Southambia. Like Kirmouthia, it was colonised by Astellian settlers.

## History

### Founding

*Further Information: Age of Colonisation*

Kenbeckia was founded as the ***Community of Kenbeckia***, and was one of four colonies (the other 3 being Kirmouthia, Malnia, and Yeolihul) to be established during 87;2E. When Kenbeckia was first established, it had no organised government, however over time, an organised city government began to establish itself as the national government. Kenbeckia, working with Southambia, reformed and became organised, establishing itself as the ***Dominion of Kenbeckia***.

### A True Government

After reforming and organising it's government, Kenbeckia established an elected General Assembly, and Premiership. However, since it began to Southambia, relations between the two grew massively, and eventually the Presidency was established with the Magistrate of Southambia holding the position. Kenbeckia saw it's first real election in 94;2E with the pro-Southambia Free Administration Party taking over 67% of the seats and votes against the pro-Independence Universal Voice Union. However, unlike Southambia, Kenbeckia's elections are held every 4 years instead of 5, so in 98;2E during the Second Southambian Civil War, support for unification with Southambia grew stronger.

### Southambia Question

On 101;2E, 1 year before the scheduled 102;2E Kenbeckian General Election, the 101;2E Kenbeckian Status Referendum was held. 41,432 valid votes were counted with 71.61% in favour of joining Southambia as a federal subject, with 28.39% in opposition. Leonard Godsforth had recommended a vote on the question over 4 years prior during the Second Southambian Civil War to the National Council, though because of the war, it was never voted on. Following the end of the civil war, however, members from both the PND/PDP, and the National Union Coalition started called for the integration of Kenbeckia as a federal subject. Following the referendum, more politicians began to call for the integration.

### Integration and Admission

In early 102;2E, it was admitted as the "Republic of Kenbeckia", becoming the 21st Federal Subject of Southambia.

## Politics & Government

### President

*Main Article: President of Kenbeckia*

The President of Kenbeckia is an unelected position held by the incumbent Magistrate of Southambia. Though not originally part of the Kenbeckian government following it's reform into a Dominion, strong support for Southambia resulted in the position being established. 17th Magistrate of Southambia Leonard Godsforth became the first President of Kenbeckia, being inaurugated on New Star 20, 94;2E.

### Premier

*Main Article: Premier of Kenbeckia*

The Premier of Kenbeckia is a position elected by the largest party in the General Assembly. The Premier is the head of government, whereas the President of the head of state. The Premier hold's executive authority, and appoints the members of cabinet from members of the General Assembly. Likewise, the Premier is a member of the General Assembly.

### General Assembly

*Main Article: General Assembly (Kenbeckia)*

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