United States

The **United States of America** (**USA**) is the largest government in GeoFS, with over 60 members. It was originally founded by Bryce Cantrell, but the government soon fell apart and the server was deleted. The US was then refounded from the Central Eastern Republic, which was highly successful. The US operates the largest fleet of any government and controls the most subnational governments in GeoFS.

## History

### Original

The original US government, known colloquially as US GRP, was founded in late 2019 by Bryce, Raider, and numerous other military roleplayers. The server was quite inactive and disorganized for months, but Armageddon soon helped to bring it to readiness, and the server was opened to the public in early January.

Many states were founded, though most were inactive and not large enough to provide the required number of government employees. Ohio, Wisconsin, and New Jersey were the only states that had more than 10 members and therefore were able to contribute. Wisconsin became so large, in fact, that its governor, Ironman, basically controlled the government even though Lockwood was nominally the President. When allegations of corruption and falsification of information came to light, Ironman and Lockwood both left GeoFS in short order, deleting the US GRP and the USANG servers.

### Second government

The US was in turmoil for a few weeks as the two most important servers had been deleted. The USN struggled to protect the US and soon got itself a number of fakers that caused even more turmoil in the UN and Europe. Armageddon decided that the time was right to expand the Central Eastern Republic. After a quick vote to annex the US passed, the CER transformed into the US, growing the server, updating information, and removing unrelated info like military callsigns and the old flag carrier.

The new US (called USA) is intended to be comprehensive and realistic in order to achieve the dreams of many GeoFS users - a functional, active group that controls America. The first election cycle began on 26 April 2020, with a solid presidential race and four congressional seats. As many states have not declared representatives yet, the governors of certain states may appoint senators and representatives. Campaigns officially began on 29 April and will continue to 14 June. 15 June is election day.

## Government and Politics

The United States of America runs under a federal multi-party constitutional democratic republic. Unlike real life, which has only two parties, the US has two major parties and four minor parties. States are allocated by demand and choice, with states being admitted when population reaches 3. There are approximately 10 citizens without declared states and 12 states are currently active. The largest states are California, Pennsylvania, and Maine.

Similar to the real-life system of government in the United States, the government has a complex system of checks and balances as well as a large bureaucracy (though the real-life bureaucracy is considerably larger). Aside from the normal executive departments, there is a Department of Realism headed by Tundra, the governor of North Carolina. Congress, until more members are appointed, will be unicameral, with senators being able to submit legislation and break ties if the Congress is deadlocked. The judiciary functions similarly to real life, but with one important difference - justices are not allowed to practice judicial activism.

### Elections

General elections, electing the president, half the senate, and all representatives, are conducted every six months on 15 June and 15 January. Representatives are also elected every three months on 15 March and 15 September. President may serve up to 4 terms, for a maximum of 4 years in office. Senators serve 9 month terms, with half the senators of the First Congress serving 12 months to stagger the elections. Representatives and senators do not have term limits but are expected to not become career politicians.

## Military

### United States Air Force

The United States Air Force, per Department of Defense regulations, is not allowed to exist as one entity, but rather must be split between wings, groups, and squadrons as well as other partitions if applicable. All entities must work together, however and must elect a USAF chief of staff every 6 months. The first USAF entity to be created was the 4th Fighter Wing of Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina.

### United States Air National Guard

The United States Air National Guard is a UN recognized military and maintains well trained, well equipped units available to respond to terrorist threats and provide assistance. The USANG is a well organized US military force and is one of the most active and strongest US force. They are the main force protector of America and will neutralize terrorist groups, plans, intentions and help the community with there needs.

### United States Navy

The United States Navy is the oldest organized protector of America, with over 4 years of known existence. The USN is a UN recognized military, as the Navy claims to be fully independent but allied with the US.

## Foreign relations

The United States is a full member of the United Nations and is notable for pushing for reform and removal of some roleplay restrictions. It is one of the few UN groups to be allied with NTO countries.

### Allies/Partners

* The Caribbean
* FEC
* SAE
* Italy
* France
* Germany
* Eritrea
* Denmark
* Norway
* Netherlands
* India