Terran House of Commons

Coat of arms of logo of the Terran House of Commons.

Lord Don Patonas III

Satin Manfred

Bonirastis Madrosa

John Furnish

Hugo Larryx

Godefroy Roussell

Bonifacius Carlitto Tehganya

Geneviève Charrier

**The Cohorts**

Harry Chakotay (Leader)

Ivan de Gaussy

Oliviari Bonidax

Mario Haseldonti

Jebra Chortix

Nicolas Neuyhansen

Chan Choy Ping

Emmanuel Ruzanya

Sahlmat Pagee

The Terran House of Commons is the sole house of the Terran Dominion. The Commons meets at the Palace of Arlington Bay in the planet of Earth, Sol. The Commons is an elected body consisting of 18 members known as members of Parliament (MPs). Members are elected to represent eparchies and hold their seats until Parliament is dissolved. The Commons enact laws and policies of the Terran Dominion during the Council Decisions procession of which a 2/3rds majority vote shall be in progress under the jurisdiction of the Speakers.

The Terran House of Commons was founded on the 22nd of April 2255, 3 days after the death of Chairman Linh. The first elected MP to serve as prime minister was Nelson Gutierrez. His policies were questionable as most people critiqued him for "straying away from the Chairman's visions". Subsequently, those in support of his policies referred to themselves as the Relicans, opting for a more moderate view of leading the nation. Its opposition, the Cohorts, approached leading the Terran Dominion in a more Nguyenist view - fundamentally supporting the people and empowering the masses.

## **Members**

### **Speakers**

The Speakers of the House of Commons are the chief officers and highest authorities of the House of Commons. They preside over the House's debates, determining which members may speak and which decisions are selected for consideration. The Speakers are also responsible for maintaining order during debate, and may punish members who break the rules of the House. The Terran House of Commons employs two Speakers who share the same jurisdiction and rule as one authority. Currently, these positions are occupied by **Speaker Adivian Hazakwan** (often referred to as **Speaker Adiv**) and **Speaker Kirizyu Dipowikoro** (often referred to as **Speaker Rizyu**).

### **Members of Parliament**

There are 18 Members of Parliament of the Terran House of Commons, each representing an administrative district (known as an Eparchy). As of the current state of Terran politics (last recorded on the 1st of January 2263), 9 MPs occupy a position as the Relicans whilst the other 9 occupy a position as the Cohorts. These members include:

#### **The Relicans**

1. Kravitz Michaelson (Leader), MP for Sol
2. Lord Don Patonas III, MP for Sulyn
3. Satin Manfred, MP for Tonne
4. Bonirastis Madrosa, MP for Alsar
5. John Furnish, MP for Elys
6. Hugo Larryx, MP for Easlor
7. Godefroy Roussell, MP for Eiwan
8. Bonifacius Carlitto Tehganya, MP for Llambert
9. Geneviève Charrier, MP for Minn

#### **The Cohorts**

1. Harry Chakotay (Leader), MP for Andasrat
2. Ivan de Gaussy, MP for Anwer
3. Oliviari Bonidax, MP for Agber-Dihn
4. Mario Haseldonti, MP for Waharethan
5. Jebra Chortix, MP for North Easlor
6. Nicolas Neuyhansen, MP for Furham
7. Chan Choy Ping, MP for Nassad
8. Emmanuel Ruzanya, MP for Earnos
9. Sahlmat Pagee, MP for Mehfat-Zul

### **Ministerial Positions**

There are eight ministerial positions which are assigned by the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition to their respective cabinets. These positions operate on different sections of the government depending on the role they receive from said leader of party. These roles include:

#### **Cabinet Positions**

* **Prime Minister,** directs both the executive and the legislature, and together with their Cabinet is accountable to Parliament, to their party, and ultimately to the electorate, for the government's policies and actions.
* **Chancellor of the Exchequer**, responsible for all economic and financial matters, equivalent to the role of finance minister in other nations;
* **First Secretary of State**, responsible for supporting the Prime Minister in the running of the government deputising for the Prime Minister, advising the Prime Minister on developing and implementing Government policy, and oversight of all Cabinet Office policies;
* **Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs**, responsible for relations with foreign countries and the management of the Dominion Espionage Agency;
* **Secretary of State for the Home Department**, responsible for the internal affairs and for immigration and citizenship for the Terran Dominion;
* **Secretary of State for Defence**, responsible for implementing the defence policy set by the Terran government and is the headquarters of the Human Intervention Vector;
* **Secretary of State for Justice**, responsible for all aspects of the criminal law, including the scope and content of criminal offences;
* **Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy**, responsible for government policy in business, energy, industrial, employment, science, and research in the Terran Dominion;
* **Secretary of State for Health and Social Care**, responsible for government policy on health and adult social care matters in the Terran Dominion, along with a few elements of the same matters;
* **Secretary of State for International Trade**, responsible for striking and extending trade agreements between the Terran Dominion and neighbouring empires, as well as for encouraging foreign investment and export trade.

#### **Shadow Cabinet** **Positions**

* **Leader of the Opposition**, responsible for shadowing the Prime Minister;
* **Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer**, responsible for shadowing the Chancellor of the Exchequer and has no constitutional role.
* **Shadow First Secretary of State**, responsible for shadowing the First Secretary of State and has no constitutional role.
* **Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs**, responsible for shadowing the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and has no constitutional role.
* **Shadow Secretary of State for the Home Department**, responsible for shadowing the Secretary of State for the Home Department and has no constitutional role.
* **Shadow Secretary of State for Defence**, responsible for shadowing the Secretary of State for Defense and has no constitutional role.
* **Shadow Secretary of State for Justice**, responsible for shadowing the Secretary of State for Justice and has no constitutional role.
* **Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy**, responsible for shadowing the Secretary of State for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy and has no constitutional role.
* **Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care**, responsible for shadowing the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and has no constitutional role.
* **Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade**, responsible for shadowing the Secretary of State for International Trade and has no constitutional role.

## **Procedures**

### **General Rules and Procedures**

The Terran House of Commons uses a hybrid model ROP, combining that of a United Nations Rules of Procedures with the British Erskine May. For more information, please open the file below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q6-Zq0omI3jmgmOq3smJEFVxyQNtgYrEg15MDxWfnVY/edit

### **Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet Creation**

During the start of every Committee Session, the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition has the right to shuffle their Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet respectively. Each leader has the jurisdiction to appoint ministerial positions to the members of their party to what they see is most fit. The positions available to be assigned may be referred to as previously mentioned in "Ministerial Positions".

After the leaders of each respective parties have formulated their Cabinet or Shadow Cabinet, a Speaker shall call a representative of the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition to finalize the plans. With the finalization, the new Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet shall be announced to the council by a Speaker.

### **Acts of Parliament**

Policies, actions, or other matters concerning the Terran House of Commons which will alter the current state it is in (such as economic actions, conscription policies, and others) shall be voted upon by the Cabinet and the Shadow Cabinet for approval. Delegates who wish to vote on Acts of Parliament shall do so in a motion or a joint directive which will be acknowledged by the Speakers of the House of Commons. The voting will be led by the Speakers of the House of Commons in which a 2/3rds majority quorum vote (or a 50+1 majority quorum vote under the Speaker's exclusive jurisdiction) will decide the outcome of the vote.

### **Terran Dominion General Election**

After every committee session has elapsed, a general election will be conducted to determine the next ruling party. The party will be chosen by the people which is generally decided upon by the party's decisions and policies in the cabinet. If a party is seen to be supporting the ideas of the Terran Dominion (such as maintaining the status quo, upholding democracy, and preserving liberty), it is more likely to be elected as the next ruling party during the general election. However, if a party is critiqued to be straying away from Terran ideals, then it is unlikely that they will be elected to the seat of government.

### **Diplomatic Travel Documents and Diplomatic Government Liaison Documents**

Officially travelling between nations require either a Diplomatic Travel Document or a Diplomatic Government Liaison Document depending on the reason of entry. At the start of the council, the Terran Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs as well as the Chief of Alysian Diplomats Guild shall be summoned by a Speaker and the Presidium respectively to receive

#### **Types of Documents**

##### **Diplomatic Travel Documents**

Diplomatic Travel Documents are used when a delegate wishes to initiate travel to a nation which does not concern the council of said destination. The approval of the travel documents does not require a quorum vote by the destination council and only requires the signed approval of the Terran Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs as well as the Chief of Alysian Diplomats Guild.

##### **Diplomatic Government Liaison Documents**

Diplomatic Government Liaison Documents are used when a delegate wishes to speak on behalf of a government which concerns the council of said destination. Since the arrival of these delegates concerns the council of destination, a quorum vote of 2/3rds majority shall be initiated for the approval of this document. Despite the vote, either the Terran Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs or the Chief of Alysian Diplomats Guild - depending on which council this concerns - has the veto on this matter.

#### **Document Creation**

A delegate who wishes to have either a Diplomatic Travel Document or a Diplomatic Liaison Document shall contact the leader of the council (either Speaker or Presidium respectively). The leader of said council shall summon a representative from the Terran Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and the Chief of Alysian Diplomats to officially finalize the document as well as receiving the signatures needed for the document.

#### **Departure and Arrival**

Before departing the council room to the destination, a delegate must approach a leader of the council (either Speaker or Presidium respectively) to receive a departure stamp. Upon arrival at the destination, the delegate must show their papers to the Speaker or Presidium of the council to receive an arrival stamp. When matters have been finished in the destination, the delegate returning to the home nation must show their documents again to receive an arrival stamp at the home council room. The stamps will be used to monitor the usage of the document which is written in its expiry.