Communist Party of the UCR

The **Communist Party of the Union of Communist Republics** was originally formed as the Union's legislative body before the establishment of the General Assembly. Unlike the GA, CPUCR members were elected from the general membership to a fixed term. The Party was re-established by Premier mrmarx as part of the Grand Constitutional Reform Package of 2017. The party now serves as both a Legislative body, and a leadership cadre to encourage activity among the general membership. Party Membership is granted by invitation to those members of the Union who display sufficient activity, loyalty, and dedication. Members of the Party elect a Politburo, which votes on treaties and various government policies.

### Chairman of the CPUCR

*(main article: Chairman of the CPUCR)*

The Party Chairman serves the role of the Premier's deputy, and ensures that his requests are carried out.  The Chairman can also take on the role of Acting Premier in an emergency. The Chairman can charge members for infractions, and sit as Judge during trial.

### Political Bureau of the CPUCR

The Politburo is elected from the Party to a term of 6 months. The number of seats on the Politburo is specified by the Premier prior to the election. The Politburo elects the Chairman, considers the Premier's candidates for government office, votes on legislation, and serves as a Jury for matters of Justice.

### History

#### 1st Politburo

(November 2017 - May 2018)

The 1st Politburo was instrumental in establishing the base from which the new Party would operate. It selected the Party’s emblem, and set the basic conventions of party function. In December, the Politburo voted to dissolve all ties with the Royal House of Aevrum, a longtime ally that had suddenly turned rogue by attacking Nordreich. This action, and the UCR’s full denunciation of their former ally led to the development of closer relations with Nordreich.

Legislative History:

Selection of the Party Emblem — 11/12/17 - approved

Dissolution of all diplomatic ties with the Royal House of Aevrum - 12/5/17 - approved

Reappointment of TheRedSoviet to the office People’s Commissar of Foreign Affairs - 1/4/18 - approved

Trial of TheRedSoviet for crimes against the Union - 1/6/18 - TheRedSoviet pled guilty

Sentencing of TheRedSoviet - Expulsion and ban from membership - 1/8/18 - approved

Appointment of ComradeV to the office of People’s Commissar of Foreign Affairs - 2/23/18 - approved

Appointment of Shwampy to the office of People’s Commissar of Defense - 2/2/18 - approved

Ratification of an ODOAP treaty with Random Insanity Alliance - 2/23/18 - approved

Appointment of Blaist Blaland to the office of People’s Commissar of Defense 2/23/18 - approved

##### TheRedSoviet Trial

The 1st Politburo was also responsible for the first and so far only criminal trial under the new constitutional system. On November 12, 2017, Foreign Affairs Commissar TheRedSoviet was removed from office under the order of the Internal Affairs Commissariat for neglect of duty and “not representing the UCR in the best light possible”. This was an official reprimand for a series of breaches in protocol and abuse of office. After a month of forced leave, the Politburo allowed him to return to the office of Commissar. This re-appointment was short-lived, however, and TheRedSoviet continued his old behaviors. This came to a head when a series of slanders and attacks were made by the Commissar to a foreign head of state, directly threatening the UCR’s security. He was charged with Forwarding information to other alliances, Disobeying a Lawful Order, Desertion in War, and Performing harmful acts to the Union, to which he pled guilty. The Politburo sentenced him to expulsion and a one-year ban. Some months later, TheRedSoviet deleted. It was later revealed that he had been conspiring to use his support among other world leaders to usurp the governments of the UCR, and other former Die Linke alliances, to form a new alliance with himself as ruler.

#### 2nd Politburo

(May 2018 - November 2018)

Legislative History:

Appointment of Mosin Nagant to the office of People’s Commissar of Internal Affairs - 7/1/18 - approved

Appointment of Pomegranate to the office of People’s Commissar of Internal Affairs - 10/23/18 - approved

#### 3rd Politburo

(November 2018 - May 2019)

Legislative History:

Ratification of Treaty with Nordreich - approved

#### 5th Politburo

(November 2019 - May 2020)

Legislative History:

Appointment of Starschwar to the office of People’s Commissar of Finance - 11/16/19 - approved

Appointment of Mindhar to the office of People’s Commissar of Defense - 4/15/20 - approved

Ratification of the RED ALERT bloc - 5/18/20 - approved

#### 7th Politburo

(November 2020 - May 2021)

Legislative History

Appointment of Joesph Stalin to the office of People’s Commissar of Foreign Affairs - 4/19/21 - approved

Appointment of Makao as People’s Comissar of Defense - 4/27/21 - approved

Ratification of the BUTT bloc - 4/30/21 - approved

Appointment of Starschwar to the office of People’s Commissar of Internal Affairs - 5/3/21 - approved

#### 8th Politburo

(May 2021 - November 2021)

Legislative History:

Approval of the UCR Elections Code - 6/17/21 - approved

Approval of the Anti Imperialist Declaration and the Formation of the People’s Volunteer Army - 9/30/21 - approved

Appointment of Pile Butts to the office of People’s Commissar of Defense - 10/17/21 - approved

#### 9th Politburo

(November 2021 - May 2022)

Legislative History:

Ratification of Protectorate Treaty with United Socialist Nations - approved

#### 10th Politburo

(May 2022 - November 2022)

The election of the 10th Politburo was delayed by the onset of the Socialist Fatherland Liberation War, as only one party nomination was submitted. The single nominee, ComradeV, was elected by default at the end of the legally allotted election period, and was reelected Chairman as the only elected Politburo member. The remaining vacant seats were appointed by ComradeV, as stipulated by the Constitution. This is the first use of Constitutional authority to fill vacant Politburo seats in the Party's history.

Legislative History:

Appointment of Akken Novikov to the office of People's Commissar of Defense - 7/24/22 - approved

Appointment of Comrade Sauce to the office of People's Commissar of Internal Affairs - 11/4/22 - approved

#### 11th Politburo

(November 2022 - May 2023)

Ratification of Treaty of Protection with Soyuz - 1/1/2023- Approved