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Dixie Governor Election, June 2019

2023-07-12T00:12:57Z

Drunk: gubernatorial

{{Infobox election
| election_name = Dixie Governor Election, June 2019
| country = United States
| flag_year = 2021
| type = gubernatorial
| ongoing = no
| previous_year = [[Dixie Governor Election, February 2019|February 2019]]
| election_date = June 8, 2020
| next_year = [[Dixie Governor Election, October 2019|October 2019]]
| turnout = 66.7%
| image_size = 200x200px
| image1 =
| color1 = ec7230
| nominee1 = '''[[Webb]]'''
| party1 = [[Republican Party]]
| running_mate1 = '''[[JMP]]'''
| popular_vote1 = '''50.27%'''
| image2 = Trash Portrait.png
| color2 = 610e0e
| nominee2 = '''[[Trash]]'''
| party2 = [[Labor Party]]
| running_mate2 = [[]]
| popular_vote2 = '''49.73%'''
| map_size = 350px
| map =
| map_caption =
| title = Governor
| before_election = [[JMP|JMP]]
| before_party = [[Republican Party]]
| after_election = [[Webb]]
| after_party = [[Republican Party]]
}}

The '''Dixie Governor Election of June 2019''', held on June 8th, 2019.

Dixie Governor Election, October 2019

2023-07-12T00:12:44Z

Drunk: gubernatorial

{{Infobox election
| election_name = Dixie Governor Election, October 2019
| country = United States
| flag_year = 2021
| type = gubernatorial
| ongoing = no
| previous_year = [[Dixie Governor Election, June 2019|June 2019]]
| election_date = June 8, 2020
| next_year = [[Dixie Governor Election, February 2020|February 2020]]
| turnout = 66.7%
| image_size = 200x200px
| image1 =
| color1 = 610e0e
| nominee1 = '''[[Khalil]]'''
| party1 = [[Labor Party]]
| running_mate1 = '''[[Glaze]]'''
| popular_vote1 = '''54.38%'''
| image2 =
| color2 = 6495ED
| nominee2 = '''[[Webb]]'''
| party2 = [[Federalist Party]]
| running_mate2 = [[Ethan Armstrong]]
| popular_vote2 = '''45.62%'''
| map_size = 350px
| map =
| map_caption =
| title = Governor
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| before_party = [[Republican Party]]
| after_election = [[Khalil]]
| after_party = [[Labor Party]]
}}

The '''Dixie Governor Election of June 2019''', held on June 8th, 2019.

Dixie Governor Election, February 2020

2023-07-12T00:12:30Z

Drunk: gubernatorial

{{Infobox election
| election_name = Dixie Governor Election, February 2020
| country = United States
| flag_year = 2020
| type = gubernatorial
| ongoing = no
| previous_year = [[Dixie Governor Election, October 2019|October 2019]]
| election_date = February 2, 2020
| next_year = [[Dixie Governor Election, June 2020|June 2020]]
| turnout = 66.7%
| image_size =
| image1 = Cabin.jpg
| color1 = 1aa3ff
| nominee1 = '''[[Cabin]]'''
| party1 = [[Federalist Party]]
| running_mate1 = '''[[Ethan Armstrong]]'''
| popular_vote1 = '''100%'''
| map_size = 350px
| map =
| map_caption =
| title = Governor
| before_election = [[Andrew Blaze|Andrew Blaze]]
| before_party = [[Independent]]
| after_election = [[Cabin]]
| after_party = [[Federalist Party]]
}}

The '''Dixie Governor Election of February 2020''', held on February 2nd, 2020.

Dixie Governor Election, June 2020

2023-07-12T00:12:06Z

Drunk: gubernatorial

{{Infobox election
| election_name = Dixie Governor Election, June 2020
| country = United States
| flag_year = 2021
| type = gubernatorial
| ongoing = no
| previous_year = [[Dixie Governor Election, February 2020|February 2020]]
| election_date = June 8, 2020
| next_year = [[Dixie Governor Election, October 2020|October 2020]]
| turnout = 66.7%
| image_size = 200x200px
| image1 = Sandy2.jpg
| color1 = f3cc09
| nominee1 = '''[[Sandoval]]'''
| party1 = [[Second Libertarian Party]]
| running_mate1 = '''[[James Order]]'''
| popular_vote1 = '''54.77%'''
| image2 = Trash Portrait.png
| color2 = ff0000
| nominee2 = '''[[Trash]]'''
| party2 = [[Socialist Party]]
| running_mate2 = [[JMP]]
| popular_vote2 = '''44.32%'''
| map_size = 350px
| map =
| map_caption =
| title = Governor
| before_election = [[Ethan Armstrong|Ethan Armstrong]]
| before_party = [[Independent]]
| after_election = [[Sandoval]]
| after_party = [[Second Libertarian Party]]
}}

The '''Dixie Governor Election of June 2020''', held on June 8th, 2020.

Dixie Governor Election, October 2020

2023-07-12T00:11:56Z

Drunk: gubernatorial

{{Infobox election
| election_name = Dixie Governor Election, October 2020
| country = United States
| flag_year = 2021
| type = gubernatorial
| ongoing = no
| previous_year = [[Dixie Governor Election, June 2020|June 2020]]
| election_date = October 8, 2020
| next_year = [[Dixie Governor Election, February 2021|February 2021]]
| turnout = 66.7%
| image_size = 200x200px
| image1 = Sandy2.jpg
| color1 = f3cc09
| nominee1 = '''[[Sandoval]]'''
| party1 = [[Second Libertarian Party]]
| running_mate1 = '''[[Aegeus Phoenix]]'''
| popular_vote1 = '''50.38%'''
| image2 = Trash Portrait.png
| color2 = ff0000
| nominee2 = '''[[Trash]]'''
| party2 = [[United Left]]
| running_mate2 =
| popular_vote2 = '''49.06%'''
| map_size = 350px
| map =
| map_caption =
| title = Governor
| before_election = [[Sandoval|Sandoval]]
| before_party = [[Second Libertarian Party]]
| after_election = [[Sandoval]]
| after_party = [[Second Libertarian Party]]
}}

The '''Dixie Governor Election of October 2021''', held on October 8th, 2021.

Dixie Governor Election, February 2021

2023-07-12T00:10:41Z

Drunk: gubernatorial

{{Infobox election
| election_name = Dixie Governor Election, February 2021
| country = United States
| flag_year = 2021
| type = gubernatorial
| ongoing = no
| previous_year = [[Dixie Governor Election, October 2020|October 2020]]
| election_date = February 9, 2021
| next_year = [[June 2021 Dixie Governor Election|June 2021]]
| turnout = 66.7%
| image_size =
| image1 = Drunk Portrait.png
| color1 = 1aa3ff
| nominee1 = '''[[Drunk]]'''
| party1 = [[Social Democratic Party]]
| running_mate1 = '''[[Soren Dillinger]]'''
| popular_vote1 = '''96.84%'''
| map_size = 350px
| map =
| map_caption =
| title = Governor
| before_election = [[Drunk|Drunk]]
| before_party = [[Social Democratic Party]]
| after_election = [[Drunk]]
| after_party = [[Social Democratic Party]]
}}

The '''Dixie Governor Election of February 2021''', held on February 9th, 2021.

Incumbent Governor Drunk won a full term to the Governorship running unopposed in a left-wing sweep of state legislatures and Governorships.

June 2021 Dixie Governor Election

2023-07-12T00:07:50Z

Drunk: gubernatorial

{{Infobox election
| election_name = Dixie Governor Election, June 2021
| country = United States
| flag_year = 2021
| type = gubernatorial
| ongoing = no
| previous_year = [[Dixie Governor Election, February 2021|February 2021]]
| election_date = June 10, 2021
| next_year = [[Dixie Governor Election, November 2021|October 2021]]
| turnout = 66.7%
| image_size = 200x200px
| image1 = Drunk Portrait.png
| color1 = 1aa3ff
| nominee1 = '''[[Drunk]]'''
| party1 = [[Social Democratic Party]]
| running_mate1 = '''[[Moonguy]]'''
| popular_vote1 = '''56.17%'''
| image2 = Abby_Finkenauer.jpg
| color2 = 808080
| nominee2 = '''[[Victoria]]'''
| party2 = [[Independent]]
| running_mate2 = [[Greg Dover]]
| popular_vote2 = '''42.36%'''
| map_size = 350px
| map =
| map_caption =
| title = Governor
| before_election = [[Drunk|Drunk]]
| before_party = [[Social Democratic Party]]
| after_election = [[Drunk]]
| after_party = [[Social Democratic Party]]
}}

The '''Dixie Governor Election of June 2021''', held on June 10th, 2021.

Dixie Governor Election, November 2021

2023-07-12T00:07:37Z

Drunk: gubernatorial

{{Infobox election
| election_name = Dixie Governor Election, October 2021
| country = United States
| flag_year = 2021
| type = gubernatorial
| ongoing = no
| previous_year = [[June 2021 Dixie Governor Election|June 2021]]
| election_date = June 10, 2021
| next_year = [[Dixie Governor Election, February 2022|February 2022]]
| turnout = 66.7%
| image_size = 200x200px
| image1 = Drunk Portrait.png
| color1 = 808080
| nominee1 = '''[[Drunk]]'''
| party1 = [[Independent]]
| running_mate1 = '''[[Moonguy]]'''
| popular_vote1 = '''58.23%'''
| image2 = Main-qimg-e5a357bfac1a048e6c10a6c1b467b90e-lq.jpeg
| color2 = f3cc09
| nominee2 = '''[[Tulsi]]'''
| party2 = [[Libertarian-Republican Party]]
| running_mate2 = [[Wonder]]
| popular_vote2 = '''40.92%'''
| map_size = 350px
| map =
| map_caption =
| title = Governor
| before_election = [[Drunk|Drunk]]
| before_party = [[Social Democratic Party]]
| after_election = [[Drunk]]
| after_party = [[Independent]]
}}

The '''Dixie Governor Election of October 2021''', held on October 10th, 2021.

Ian Bellinger

2023-07-11T23:26:31Z

Drunk: link colours

{{Infobox officeholder

| image = [[File:Ianportrait.gif|220px]]
| imagesize = 220px
| name = Ian Bellinger

| office =
| term_start =
| term_end =
| predecessor =
| successor =

| office1 = [[Senate|United States Senator]] <br> from [[Jefferson]]
| term_start1 = July 12th, 2023
| term_end1 =
| predecessor1 = [[Athena Sinclair]]
| successor1 =

| office2 = [[Chair of the Federal Reserve]]
| nominator2 = [[Cabin Fever]]
| term_start2 = December 24th, 2022
| term_end2 =
| predecessor2 = [[Sysadmin]]
| successor2 =

| office3 = 60th [[Vice President of the United States]]
| term_start3 = March 12, 2021
| term_end3 = November 12, 2021
| president3 = [[Christian Bo]]<br />(March 2021 – July 2021)<br />[[Howard Elkridge]]<br />(July 2021 – November 2021)
| predecessor3 = [[Christian Bo]]
| successor3 = [[Jeb!]]

| office4 = [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives]]
| term_start4 = January 16th, 2022
| term_end4 = March 13th, 2022
| predecessor4 = [[Epsilon Leclair]]
| successor4 = [[Adala]]

| office5 = [[President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate|President pro tempore of the United States Senate]]
| term_start5 = March 13, 2022
| term_end5 = May 11, 2022
| predecessor5 = [[Christian Bo]]
| successor5 = [[Sysadmin]]

| office6 = [[Senate|United States Senator]] <br> from [[Dixie]]
| term_start6 = March 13, 2022
| term_end6 = May 11, 2022
| predecessor6 = [[Politophile]]
| successor6 = [[James Bruhman]]

| office7 = [[Senate|United States Senator]] <br> from [[Puerto Rico]]
| term_start7 = January 13, 2021
| term_end7 = March 12, 2021
| predecessor7 = [[Ricca|Valentin Ricca]]
| successor7 = [[Sandoval]]

| office8 = [[First Secretary of Jefferson|First Secretary]] of [[Jefferson]]
| term_start8 = July 26th, 2022
| term_end8 = October 14th, 2022
| predecessor8 = [[Ryuki Henderson]]
| successor8 = [[Tucker Carlson]]

| office9 = [[House Minority Leader]]
| term_start9 = June 20th, 2023
| term_end9 = July 12th, 2023
| predecessor9 = [[Oliwer Stołów]]
| successor9 =

| office10 = Member of the [[House of Representatives|United States House of Representatives]] from [[Jefferson]]
| constituency10 = [[Jefferson's 4th Congressional District|4th District]] <br> (January 2023 – May 2023) <br> [[Jefferson's 3rd Conressional District|3rd District]] <br> (May 2023 – July 2023)
| term_start10 = January 19th, 2023
| term_end10 = July 12th, 2023
| predecessor10 = [[Pierce Bryde]]
| successor10 = [[Tyler Brown]]

| office11 = Member of the [[House of Representatives|United States House of Representatives]] from [[Dixie]]
| constituency11 = [[Dixie's 5th Congressional District|5th District]]
| term_start11 = January 15th, 2022
| term_end11 = March 13th, 2022
| predecessor11 = [[Tulsi]]
| successor11 = [[Slav Slavonivich]]

| office12 = [[Secretary of the Interior|United States Secretary of the Interior]]
| term_start12 = March 27, 2022
| term_end12 = July 20, 2022
| predecessor12 = [[Purdy]]
| successor12 = [[Oliwer Stołów]]
| president12 = [[Tedd]] <br> [[Sysadmin]]

| office13 = [[Secretary of the Treasury|United States Secretary of the Treasury]]
| term_start13 = November 22, 2020
| term_end13 = March 12, 2021
| predecessor13 = [[Computerguy15]]
| successor13 = [[Draven|Draven Prince]]
| president13 = [[Sandoval]]

| office14 = Member of the [[Jefferson Parliament]]
| constituency14 = [[Jefferson's 5th Parliamentary District|5th District]]
| term_start14 = July 24th, 2022
| term_end14 = October 10th, 2022
| predecessor14 = [[Freedom4All]]
| successor14 = [[Koko]]

| office15 = Majority Leader of the <br> [[Dixie General Assembly]]
| term_start15 = February 13, 2022
| term_end15 = March 13, 2022
| predecessor15 = [[James Bruhman]]
| successor15 = [[John Grant]]

| office16 = Member of the <br> [[Dixie General Assembly]]
| term_start16 = February 2, 2022
| term_end16 = March 13, 2022
| predecessor16 = [[Purdy]]
| successor16 = [[John Cook]]

| office17 = President of the <br> [[Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly]]
| term_start17 = January 8, 2021
| term_end17 = April 11, 2021
| predecessor17 = [[Butterlands]]
| successor17 = [[Koay|Ethan Koay]]

| office18 = Member of the <br> [[Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly]]
| constituency18 = [[Puerto Rico's 1st Legislative District|1st District]]
| term_start18 = December 8, 2020
| term_end18 = April 11, 2021
| predecessor18 = [[Ricca|Valentin Ricca]]
| successor18 = Constituency Abolished

| office19 = [[Federal Reserve Governor|Member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors]]
| nominator19 = [[Howard Elkridge]]
| term_start19 = November 10th, 2021
| term_end19 =
| predecessor19 =
| successor19 =

| birth_name = Ian Cody Bellinger
| birth_date = June 9, 1980
| birth_place = Denver, Colorado
| nationality = American
| party = [[Second Libertarian Party|Libertarian-Republican]] <br> (June 2023 – Present) <br> [[Radical Republican Party]] <br> (December 2022 – June 2023) <br> [[Second Libertarian Party|Libertarian-Republican]] <br> (November 2020 – December 2022)
| spouse = [[Melania Bellinger|Melania Zane]] <br> (m. 2001; died 2023) <br> [[Wonder|James Wonder]] <br> (alleged)
| children = Payton · Cody · Cole
| education = Pomona College ([[wikipedia:Bachelor of Arts|<span style="color:#0645AD;">BA</span>]])<br />Stanford University ([[wikipedia:Juris Doctor|<span style="color:#0645AD;">JD</span>]])
}}

'''Ian Bellinger''' (born June 9th, 1980) is an American politician currently serving as the [[Senate|United States Senator]] from [[Jefferson]] since July 2023, as well as [[Chair of the Federal Reserve]]. He has previously served as the [[Vice President of the United States]], [[Speaker of the House of Representatives]], the [[First Secretary of Jefferson|First Secretary]] of the [[Jefferson|Commonwealth of Jefferson]], among other high-profile positions in the Federal and State Governments.

==Early Life==

Ian Bellinger was born and raised in the vibrant state of Jefferson, where his childhood experiences and upbringing played a significant role in shaping his future as a dedicated public servant. Growing up in Jefferson, Bellinger was exposed to the state's rich history, diverse culture, and a strong sense of community, which instilled in him a deep appreciation for the values of inclusivity, fairness, and civic engagement.

From an early age, Bellinger displayed a keen interest in politics and a natural inclination to advocate for justice and equality. After graduating from high school, Bellinger pursued his higher education at Pomona College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government. Bellinger's academic achievements and dedication to extracurricular involvement led him to pursue a legal career. He was admitted to Stanford Law School, one of the nation's most prestigious institutions for legal education. At Stanford, Bellinger immersed himself in rigorous academic studies while engaging in meaningful activities outside the classroom.

As a law student, Bellinger showcased his exceptional legal acumen and intellectual prowess through his participation in the Stanford Law Review, where he contributed insightful articles on legal topics of national importance. His writing and research skills earned him recognition and respect among his peers and professors, further solidifying his reputation as a promising legal scholar. Beyond his scholarly pursuits, Bellinger remained committed to community service and engaged with various organizations during his time at Stanford Law. He dedicated his pro bono hours to working with underprivileged communities, providing legal assistance to those in need and advocating for social justice.

Bellinger's academic achievements and community involvement positioned him as a leader among his peers, leading to his selection for positions of responsibility within the law school. He served as President of the Stanford Law Association, where he advocated for the interests and concerns of his fellow law students, demonstrating his commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment within the campus community.

However, destiny had different plans for Bellinger when Hurricane Irma struck Puerto Rico in September 2017. Witnessing the devastation and the dire need for assistance, Bellinger felt an unwavering calling to lend a helping hand to the affected communities. Drawing upon his legal expertise and his compassionate nature, he took a leading role in coordinating and spearheading hurricane disaster relief and rebuilding efforts on the island.

Bellinger's unwavering dedication and tireless efforts during the aftermath of Hurricane Irma earned him widespread recognition and respect within Puerto Rico. His genuine empathy and commitment to the welfare of the people left an indelible mark on the island, leading him to refer to Puerto Rico as his "second home" in his heart. Inspired by his experiences in Puerto Rico and fueled by his desire to continue making a lasting impact, Bellinger made the decision to relocate to the island in 2020. By establishing roots in Puerto Rico, he aimed to deepen his connection with the local community and contribute to the long-term rebuilding and development of the island.

The decision to move to Puerto Rico not only showcased Bellinger's dedication to public service but also demonstrated his ability to adapt to new environments and embrace diverse cultures. His willingness to leave behind a comfortable life in Denver and embark on a new chapter in Puerto Rico reflected his unwavering commitment to serving others and advocating for positive change. Bellinger's early life experiences, from his upbringing in Jefferson to his legal career in Denver and his transformative work in Puerto Rico, laid the foundation for his future endeavors as a politician. These experiences instilled in him a deep sense of compassion, resilience, and determination that would guide his efforts in shaping a better future for the people he represented.

==Executive Experience==

Ian Bellinger's executive experience encompasses his appointment as Secretary of the Treasury under the administration of President Sandoval in November 2020. This significant appointment showcased Bellinger's exceptional qualifications and demonstrated the trust placed in him by the President.

As Secretary of the Treasury, Bellinger assumed a crucial role in managing the nation's finances and implementing economic policies to promote growth and stability. One of his notable achievements during his tenure was the publication of Treasury Order 2020-02. This order served as a pivotal step in initiating the disbursement of funds for the purpose of economic stimulus, as stipulated by the Federal Budget for Coronavirus Recovery and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020.

Treasury Order 2020-02 outlined the specific directives and guidelines for the disbursement of funds granted under the Emergency Direct Payment Program. The order emphasized the importance of promptly providing financial relief to individuals affected by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the order, the Department of the Treasury was mandated to distribute $1,400 USD to eligible individuals, as appropriated by the Federal Budget for Coronavirus Recovery and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020.

Additionally, the order recognized the significance of dependents and their financial needs. It directed the Department of the Treasury to distribute an additional $500 USD per dependent, not exceeding three dependents, to eligible individuals who had dependents or a dependent.

Through the publication of Treasury Order 2020-02, Bellinger demonstrated his proactive approach in implementing the economic stimulus measures outlined in the Federal Budget for Coronavirus Recovery and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020. His actions exemplified his commitment to providing immediate relief to individuals and families struggling due to the ongoing pandemic.

During his tenure as Secretary of the Treasury, Bellinger's leadership and expertise were instrumental in guiding the nation's financial policies and decision-making processes. His ability to navigate complex economic landscapes and ensure effective resource allocation solidified his reputation as a capable and results-oriented leader.

==State Legislature==

===Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly===

Elected on December 8, 2020, Bellinger assumed his role in the Legislative Assembly, representing the interests and concerns of his constituents. His election victory came as he replaced the incumbent Valentin Ricca, signaling a shift in leadership and a fresh perspective in Puerto Rican politics.

As a legislator, Bellinger sponsored several noteworthy bills that aimed to address critical issues and promote positive change within Puerto Rico. One such bill was the Health Insurance Choice Act of 2020. This legislation sought to enter the State of Puerto Rico into the Health Insurance Compact, established by the Northern State, the State of Dixie, and the State of Jefferson. By joining this compact, Puerto Rico aimed to enhance its healthcare system, provide greater access to affordable health insurance, and collaborate with other states to improve healthcare outcomes.

Recognizing the flaws and inherent injustices of mandatory minimum sentencing, Bellinger sponsored the Mandatory Minimums Abolishment Act of 2020. This act aimed to end mandatory minimums sentencing as determined by the Leyes de Puerto Rico, emphasizing the importance of fair and equitable criminal justice in all instances. By advocating for the elimination of mandatory minimums, Bellinger aimed to ensure that sentencing decisions were based on the specific circumstances of each case, allowing for more just and proportionate outcomes.

Another notable bill sponsored by Bellinger was the Prostitution Legalization and Regulation Act of 2020. This legislation aimed to legalize, with appropriate measures, the act of exchanging sexual relations in turn for payment in Puerto Rico. By proposing this act, Bellinger sought to address the complex issues surrounding sex work and create a legal framework that could promote safety, regulate the industry, and protect the rights and well-being of individuals involved.

Bellinger also prioritized comprehensive sexual education by sponsoring the Wisdom in Sexual Education Act of 2020. This act aimed to provide and promote a curriculum for proper, comprehensive, and inclusive sexual education in Puerto Rican schools. By advocating for a comprehensive approach to sexual education, Bellinger aimed to ensure that students received accurate information, understood the importance of consent, and had access to resources that could help them make informed decisions regarding their sexual health.

In recognition of his leadership qualities and ability to garner support from his colleagues, Bellinger was elected as the President of the Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly on January 8, 2021. This prestigious position allowed him to play a crucial role in shaping legislative priorities, facilitating productive debates, and ensuring effective governance within the assembly.

===Dixie General Assembly===

Bellinger's entry into the Dixie Legislative Assembly was through a special election held on February 2nd, 2022. In a closely contested race, he emerged victorious, defeating the former Associate Justice of the Dixie Supreme Court, commonly known as "Moonguy." This electoral triumph demonstrated Bellinger's popularity and the trust placed in him by the voters of Dixie.

As a legislator in the Dixie Legislative Assembly, Bellinger wasted no time in introducing important legislation to address pressing issues and promote transparency in the political process. One such bill was the "Representative and Senatorial Campaign Funding Act of 2022." This act aimed to provide funding for campaigns in Representative and Senatorial races, recognizing the need to level the playing field and ensure fair access to resources for candidates seeking public office. By advocating for this legislation, Bellinger aimed to foster a more democratic electoral process and promote a diversity of voices in the Dixie General Assembly.

His peers recognized Bellinger's leadership qualities, as he was elected as the Majority Leader of the Dixie General Assembly on February 13th, 2022. This prestigious position bestowed upon him the responsibility of guiding the legislative agenda, coordinating with fellow legislators, and ensuring effective governance within the assembly. Bellinger's ability to build consensus and foster productive dialogue made him a natural choice for this influential role.

However, Bellinger's tenure in the Dixie Legislative Assembly was relatively short-lived, as he made the decision to resign from his position on March 13th, 2022. This move came as he assumed the role of United States Senator from Dixie, representing the interests of the state on the national stage. Bellinger's resignation from the Dixie Legislative Assembly was a testament to his ambition and his commitment to serving the people of Dixie at a higher level of government.

By transitioning from the Dixie Legislative Assembly to the role of United States Senator, Bellinger aimed to amplify his impact and advocate for the needs and aspirations of Dixie on a broader platform. This transition represented a significant milestone in his political career, as he embarked on a new chapter in shaping national policies and contributing to the overall welfare of the American people.

===Jefferson Parliament===

Ian Bellinger's involvement in the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Jefferson marked a significant chapter in his political career, where he demonstrated his commitment to his hometown and his ability to enact meaningful change within the legislative realm.

After a short hiatus following his second senatorial term as United States Senator from Dixie and President pro tempore of the United States Senate, Bellinger decided to run in a special election on July 24th, 2022. In a tweet announcing his candidacy, Bellinger cited that his office was "been taking an incredible number of calls from Jeffersonians who say the left is once again in the process of abandoning them and their Commonwealth to ruin." Moreover, that "When the going gets tough, Global Laborites and their allies choose to jump ship with almost a hundred million passengers still on board. Not on my watch—I've chosen to return to my hometown of Denver, Jefferson to say that 'I’m in.'"

The special election took place following the resignation of the then-First Secretary, Freedom4All, as well as two other Global Labourites in the legislature. Bellinger's campaign, supported by the Libertarian-Republican party, resonated with the voters, leading to a sweeping victory for the party. Upon their swearing-in, Bellinger, with the backing of his caucus, moved to elect John Smith as Speaker of the Parliament and himself as the First Secretary.

Bellinger's tenure as First Secretary was characterized by his strong leadership and his ability to breathe life into an inactive government. Recognizing the need for decisive action, he led an immediate vote to suspend the rules and proceed with his motion, which was supported by the majority of the Parliament. As a result, then-First Secretary Ryuki Henderson and Speaker Koko were removed from their positions, and Bellinger and Smith assumed their roles.

During his term as First Secretary, Bellinger's influence and impact were widely recognized. He took charge of an inactive government and spearheaded the passage of nine articles of his own legislation, along with numerous executive orders and directives. His tenure showcased the potential of the First Secretary role and demonstrated his ability to navigate the complexities of the legislative process.

One significant achievement of Bellinger's tenure was leading the charge against the New Commerce Amendment sponsored by Representative Devon, a Global Labourite nominated by the Sysadmin Administration to the cabinet. Together with Governor Wonder of Dixie, Bellinger proposed and enacted a compact to establish the West-South Congress between Jefferson and Dixie. This congress served as a platform for discussing shared concerns related to federal encroachment and provided recommendations to coordinate political and legal strategies in defense of the 10th Amendment.

After his term as First Secretary, Bellinger made the decision not to seek re-election to the Parliament, entrusting the newly-elected Parliament and Governor to continue the prosperity of the Commonwealth. Instead, he joined the administration of President Valerie.

==U.S. Senate==
Ian Bellinger's service in the United States Senate reflects his extensive experience and dedication to public service at the national level. Throughout his political career, he has represented multiple states, demonstrating his ability to connect with diverse communities and effectively advocate for their interests.

Bellinger's first tenure in the Senate began on January 13th, 2021, when he was elected to represent the State of Puerto Rico. However, his time in this position was relatively short-lived, as he left office on March 12th, 2021, to assume the role of Vice President of the United States. Bellinger's election as Vice President came as part of the Christian Bo/Ian Bellinger ticket, reflecting the confidence placed in him by the electorate and his commitment to serving the nation in a leadership capacity.

Subsequently, Bellinger was elected to represent the State of Dixie in the United States Senate, beginning his term on March 13th, 2022. During this period, his exceptional leadership qualities were recognized as he was elected President pro tempore of the United States Senate. This prestigious position, typically held by the senior member of the majority party, showcased Bellinger's influence and ability to guide Senate proceedings, ensuring effective governance and facilitating legislative progress.

Bellinger's third term as a United States Senator will begin July 12th, 2023, following the July 2023 Federal Election in which Bellinger was elected U.S. Senator for Jefferson.

==Vice President==
Bellinger was first elected as Vice President and inaugurated on March 12, 2021, as part of the Christian Bo/Ian Bellinger ticket. His role as Vice President provided him with a unique opportunity to work extensively in both the Senate and the Congress, leveraging his experience and expertise to contribute to the legislative process. As Vice President, Bellinger also presided over the Senate, fulfilling his constitutional duty to ensure the orderly conduct of Senate proceedings and providing guidance on matters of parliamentary procedure.

Later, Bellinger was elected as Vice President under the next President, Howard Elkridge. Following their successful election, Bellinger was inaugurated in July 2021 as part of the Howard Elkridge/Ian Bellinger ticket. This partnership reflected the trust placed in Bellinger's abilities and his commitment to serving the nation in a leadership capacity.

Throughout his tenure as Vice President, Bellinger demonstrated his ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues, communicate with the American people, and contribute to the decision-making processes of the executive branch. His commitment to advancing progressive policies, promoting inclusivity, and addressing the needs of the American people solidified his reputation as a dedicated and influential leader.

Bellinger is the longest-serving Vice President post-2018 to date.

==Federal Reserve==

===Federal Reserve Governor===
Ian Bellinger was appointed as a Federal Reserve Governor on November 10th, 2021 , on the conclusion of his term as Vice President of the United States under President Howard Elkridge.

Bellinger's prior experience as Secretary of the Treasury provided a solid foundation for his role as a Federal Reserve Governor. During his tenure as Secretary of the Treasury, he demonstrated his deep understanding of financial systems, economic policies, and the complexities of fiscal management. This experience equipped him with the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to the Federal Reserve's mission of promoting stability and fostering economic growth.

===Federal Reserve Chair===
Ian Bellinger was appointed as the Federal Reserve Chair on December 24th, 2022, succeeding former Chair Sysadmin in this prestigious role.

During his confirmation hearing, Bellinger emphasized the importance of separating his duties as a legislator from his role as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. He expressed his commitment to maintaining this separation, highlighting the need to evaluate potential reforms of how monetary policy is set in the best interest of the economy.

Transparency at the Federal Reserve was a key topic during Bellinger's confirmation hearing. He acknowledged the significance of communicating information about the operations, research, and performance of the Federal Reserve to ensure public understanding and informed policy decisions. In terms of accountability, Bellinger suggested considering changes to increase the independence of the board and establish further monetary policy rules, striking a balance between decision-making in the best interest of the economy and maintaining accountability.

Bellinger emphasized that the fundamental goal of the Federal Reserve is to ensure the stability of the nation's monetary and financial systems. He acknowledged the Federal Reserve's role in safeguarding against currency devaluation unless it becomes necessary in critical situations. He acknowledged that the answer to achieving stability is complex, with varying economic and financial circumstances. However, he highlighted the range of tools available to the Federal Reserve, such as setting interest rates, providing transparency on rate changes, and employing measures like quantitative easing, yield curve control, and credit easing. He emphasized the importance of carefully considering the circumstances of each situation to determine the most appropriate actions.

==U.S. House of Representatives==
Ian Bellinger's time in the United States House of Representatives showcased his dedication to public service and his ability to enact meaningful change through legislation. He represented both the State of Dixie's 5th District and later Jefferson's 4th District, leaving a lasting impact on the legislative landscape of the United States.

Bellinger's first tenure in the House of Representatives began on January 15th, 2022, when he was elected to represent the State of Dixie's 5th District. His victory in the January 2022 Federal Election marked a significant moment for the Libertarian-Republican Party, as he was one of nine party-affiliated representatives elected, giving the party a majority. As the candidate of the Liberty Caucus, Bellinger defeated the incumbent Representative Tulsi and became the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, triumphing over then-incumbent Speaker Epsilon Leclair.

During his time as Speaker, Bellinger demonstrated strong leadership and a commitment to advancing the party's agenda. His tenure was marked by a focus on promoting limited government, individual liberties, and fiscal responsibility. His role as Speaker provided him with a platform to shape legislative priorities and facilitate productive debates on key issues.

After his term as Speaker, Bellinger later served as a representative from Jefferson's 4th District. He was elected to this position on January 19th, 2023, and remains in office to this day. In this capacity, Bellinger assumed the role of Minority Leader of the House, where he continued to champion the principles of the Libertarian-Republican Party and advocate for the interests of his constituents.

As a legislator, Bellinger sponsored several significant bills that aimed to address pressing issues and drive positive change. One notable bill was the Naloxone Accessibility and Resources for Counter-Overdose Act, or the NARC Act of 2023. This legislation aimed to increase access to the overdose-reversing drug naloxone by establishing a grant program for its distribution and promoting the investigation of over-the-counter use. The goal of the NARC Act was to reduce opioid overdose deaths by ensuring that naloxone was readily available to first responders and medical professionals.

Another significant bill sponsored by Bellinger was the Civil Aviation Progress, Technology, and Advanced Infrastructure for Navigation Act of 2023, or the CAPTAIN Act of 2023. This legislation sought to reform the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with the aim of improving infrastructure for air traffic control and enhancing mental health support for pilots and air traffic controllers. The CAPTAIN Act also provided substantial funding for aviation infrastructure projects in Jefferson and other regions, stimulating job creation and economic growth.

Bellinger's commitment to transparency and accountability in government was evident in his sponsorship of the Federal Reserve Audit and Commission Act of 2023. This legislation aimed to ensure the efficacy of the Federal Reserve through a complete audit and the establishment of a bipartisan commission to make recommendations and enact necessary reforms. The act sought to promote accountability and responsibility within the federal government, ensuring that it operated in response to the needs of its citizens.

Ian Bellinger's tenure in the United States House of Representatives demonstrated his ability to lead, legislate, and advocate for the interests of his constituents. Through his sponsorship of significant bills and his leadership roles as Speaker and Minority Leader, Bellinger left an indelible mark on the legislative landscape, advancing the principles of the Libertarian-Republican Party and striving to create a more accountable and effective government.

===Personal Life===
In 2001, Bellinger married Melania Zane, a partnership that would become an important pillar of his life. Melania shared Ian's passion for public service and was a constant source of encouragement and strength. Their marriage was marked by love, commitment, and a shared vision for making a positive impact on their community and the nation as a whole.

The couple was blessed with three children who have brought immense joy and pride to their lives. Their eldest daughter, Payton Bellinger, has established herself as a talented athlete in the world of swimming, competing at the collegiate level as a Division 1 athlete. Payton's dedication, perseverance, and pursuit of excellence serve as an inspiration to her family and a testament to the values instilled by her parents. Ian and Melania also have twin sons, Cody Bellinger and Cole Bellinger, who have showcased their athletic prowess in the field of baseball. Both Cody and Cole have excelled at the collegiate level, playing Division 1 baseball for Stanford University. Their passion for the sport and their commitment to teamwork and sportsmanship reflect the values fostered within the Bellinger family.

Tragedy struck the Bellinger family when Melania Zane passed away on July 11th, 2023, shortly before Ian's victory in the July 2023 Senate Election. Her untimely passing left a profound impact on Ian and their children, as well as the wider community who admired her unwavering support for Ian's political career and her genuine care for others.

In the midst of personal loss, rumors of an alleged relationship between Ian Bellinger and James Wonder, a former Speaker of the House and prominent American politician, emerged. These allegations, which surfaced during a period of personal grief for Bellinger, generated speculation and public scrutiny. However, both Bellinger and Wonder have consistently maintained that their relationship is rooted solely in friendship and a shared commitment to public service.

Despite the challenges and personal setbacks, Ian Bellinger has demonstrated resilience and continued to pursue his political aspirations, guided by the memory and values instilled by his late wife, Melania. The love and support of his children, Payton, Cody, and Cole, have remained a constant source of strength, motivating him to carry on their family's legacy of public service.

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'''Ian Bellinger''' (born June 9th, 1980) is an American politician currently serving as the [[Senate|United States Senator]] from [[Jefferson]] since July 2023, as well as [[Chair of the Federal Reserve]]. He has previously served as the [[Vice President of the United States]], [[Speaker of the House of Representatives]], the [[First Secretary of Jefferson|First Secretary]] of the [[Jefferson|Commonwealth of Jefferson]], among other high-profile positions in the Federal and State Governments.

==Early Life==

Ian Bellinger was born and raised in the vibrant state of Jefferson, where his childhood experiences and upbringing played a significant role in shaping his future as a dedicated public servant. Growing up in Jefferson, Bellinger was exposed to the state's rich history, diverse culture, and a strong sense of community, which instilled in him a deep appreciation for the values of inclusivity, fairness, and civic engagement.

From an early age, Bellinger displayed a keen interest in politics and a natural inclination to advocate for justice and equality. After graduating from high school, Bellinger pursued his higher education at Pomona College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government. Bellinger's academic achievements and dedication to extracurricular involvement led him to pursue a legal career. He was admitted to Stanford Law School, one of the nation's most prestigious institutions for legal education. At Stanford, Bellinger immersed himself in rigorous academic studies while engaging in meaningful activities outside the classroom.

As a law student, Bellinger showcased his exceptional legal acumen and intellectual prowess through his participation in the Stanford Law Review, where he contributed insightful articles on legal topics of national importance. His writing and research skills earned him recognition and respect among his peers and professors, further solidifying his reputation as a promising legal scholar. Beyond his scholarly pursuits, Bellinger remained committed to community service and engaged with various organizations during his time at Stanford Law. He dedicated his pro bono hours to working with underprivileged communities, providing legal assistance to those in need and advocating for social justice.

Bellinger's academic achievements and community involvement positioned him as a leader among his peers, leading to his selection for positions of responsibility within the law school. He served as President of the Stanford Law Association, where he advocated for the interests and concerns of his fellow law students, demonstrating his commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment within the campus community.

However, destiny had different plans for Bellinger when Hurricane Irma struck Puerto Rico in September 2017. Witnessing the devastation and the dire need for assistance, Bellinger felt an unwavering calling to lend a helping hand to the affected communities. Drawing upon his legal expertise and his compassionate nature, he took a leading role in coordinating and spearheading hurricane disaster relief and rebuilding efforts on the island.

Bellinger's unwavering dedication and tireless efforts during the aftermath of Hurricane Irma earned him widespread recognition and respect within Puerto Rico. His genuine empathy and commitment to the welfare of the people left an indelible mark on the island, leading him to refer to Puerto Rico as his "second home" in his heart. Inspired by his experiences in Puerto Rico and fueled by his desire to continue making a lasting impact, Bellinger made the decision to relocate to the island in 2020. By establishing roots in Puerto Rico, he aimed to deepen his connection with the local community and contribute to the long-term rebuilding and development of the island.

The decision to move to Puerto Rico not only showcased Bellinger's dedication to public service but also demonstrated his ability to adapt to new environments and embrace diverse cultures. His willingness to leave behind a comfortable life in Denver and embark on a new chapter in Puerto Rico reflected his unwavering commitment to serving others and advocating for positive change. Bellinger's early life experiences, from his upbringing in Jefferson to his legal career in Denver and his transformative work in Puerto Rico, laid the foundation for his future endeavors as a politician. These experiences instilled in him a deep sense of compassion, resilience, and determination that would guide his efforts in shaping a better future for the people he represented.

==Executive Experience==

Ian Bellinger's executive experience encompasses his appointment as Secretary of the Treasury under the administration of President Sandoval in November 2020. This significant appointment showcased Bellinger's exceptional qualifications and demonstrated the trust placed in him by the President.

As Secretary of the Treasury, Bellinger assumed a crucial role in managing the nation's finances and implementing economic policies to promote growth and stability. One of his notable achievements during his tenure was the publication of Treasury Order 2020-02. This order served as a pivotal step in initiating the disbursement of funds for the purpose of economic stimulus, as stipulated by the Federal Budget for Coronavirus Recovery and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020.

Treasury Order 2020-02 outlined the specific directives and guidelines for the disbursement of funds granted under the Emergency Direct Payment Program. The order emphasized the importance of promptly providing financial relief to individuals affected by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the order, the Department of the Treasury was mandated to distribute $1,400 USD to eligible individuals, as appropriated by the Federal Budget for Coronavirus Recovery and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020.

Additionally, the order recognized the significance of dependents and their financial needs. It directed the Department of the Treasury to distribute an additional $500 USD per dependent, not exceeding three dependents, to eligible individuals who had dependents or a dependent.

Through the publication of Treasury Order 2020-02, Bellinger demonstrated his proactive approach in implementing the economic stimulus measures outlined in the Federal Budget for Coronavirus Recovery and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020. His actions exemplified his commitment to providing immediate relief to individuals and families struggling due to the ongoing pandemic.

During his tenure as Secretary of the Treasury, Bellinger's leadership and expertise were instrumental in guiding the nation's financial policies and decision-making processes. His ability to navigate complex economic landscapes and ensure effective resource allocation solidified his reputation as a capable and results-oriented leader.

==State Legislature==

===Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly===

Elected on December 8, 2020, Bellinger assumed his role in the Legislative Assembly, representing the interests and concerns of his constituents. His election victory came as he replaced the incumbent Valentin Ricca, signaling a shift in leadership and a fresh perspective in Puerto Rican politics.

As a legislator, Bellinger sponsored several noteworthy bills that aimed to address critical issues and promote positive change within Puerto Rico. One such bill was the Health Insurance Choice Act of 2020. This legislation sought to enter the State of Puerto Rico into the Health Insurance Compact, established by the Northern State, the State of Dixie, and the State of Jefferson. By joining this compact, Puerto Rico aimed to enhance its healthcare system, provide greater access to affordable health insurance, and collaborate with other states to improve healthcare outcomes.

Recognizing the flaws and inherent injustices of mandatory minimum sentencing, Bellinger sponsored the Mandatory Minimums Abolishment Act of 2020. This act aimed to end mandatory minimums sentencing as determined by the Leyes de Puerto Rico, emphasizing the importance of fair and equitable criminal justice in all instances. By advocating for the elimination of mandatory minimums, Bellinger aimed to ensure that sentencing decisions were based on the specific circumstances of each case, allowing for more just and proportionate outcomes.

Another notable bill sponsored by Bellinger was the Prostitution Legalization and Regulation Act of 2020. This legislation aimed to legalize, with appropriate measures, the act of exchanging sexual relations in turn for payment in Puerto Rico. By proposing this act, Bellinger sought to address the complex issues surrounding sex work and create a legal framework that could promote safety, regulate the industry, and protect the rights and well-being of individuals involved.

Bellinger also prioritized comprehensive sexual education by sponsoring the Wisdom in Sexual Education Act of 2020. This act aimed to provide and promote a curriculum for proper, comprehensive, and inclusive sexual education in Puerto Rican schools. By advocating for a comprehensive approach to sexual education, Bellinger aimed to ensure that students received accurate information, understood the importance of consent, and had access to resources that could help them make informed decisions regarding their sexual health.

In recognition of his leadership qualities and ability to garner support from his colleagues, Bellinger was elected as the President of the Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly on January 8, 2021. This prestigious position allowed him to play a crucial role in shaping legislative priorities, facilitating productive debates, and ensuring effective governance within the assembly.

===Dixie General Assembly===

Bellinger's entry into the Dixie Legislative Assembly was through a special election held on February 2nd, 2022. In a closely contested race, he emerged victorious, defeating the former Associate Justice of the Dixie Supreme Court, commonly known as "Moonguy." This electoral triumph demonstrated Bellinger's popularity and the trust placed in him by the voters of Dixie.

As a legislator in the Dixie Legislative Assembly, Bellinger wasted no time in introducing important legislation to address pressing issues and promote transparency in the political process. One such bill was the "Representative and Senatorial Campaign Funding Act of 2022." This act aimed to provide funding for campaigns in Representative and Senatorial races, recognizing the need to level the playing field and ensure fair access to resources for candidates seeking public office. By advocating for this legislation, Bellinger aimed to foster a more democratic electoral process and promote a diversity of voices in the Dixie General Assembly.

His peers recognized Bellinger's leadership qualities, as he was elected as the Majority Leader of the Dixie General Assembly on February 13th, 2022. This prestigious position bestowed upon him the responsibility of guiding the legislative agenda, coordinating with fellow legislators, and ensuring effective governance within the assembly. Bellinger's ability to build consensus and foster productive dialogue made him a natural choice for this influential role.

However, Bellinger's tenure in the Dixie Legislative Assembly was relatively short-lived, as he made the decision to resign from his position on March 13th, 2022. This move came as he assumed the role of United States Senator from Dixie, representing the interests of the state on the national stage. Bellinger's resignation from the Dixie Legislative Assembly was a testament to his ambition and his commitment to serving the people of Dixie at a higher level of government.

By transitioning from the Dixie Legislative Assembly to the role of United States Senator, Bellinger aimed to amplify his impact and advocate for the needs and aspirations of Dixie on a broader platform. This transition represented a significant milestone in his political career, as he embarked on a new chapter in shaping national policies and contributing to the overall welfare of the American people.

===Jefferson Parliament===

Ian Bellinger's involvement in the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Jefferson marked a significant chapter in his political career, where he demonstrated his commitment to his hometown and his ability to enact meaningful change within the legislative realm.

After a short hiatus following his second senatorial term as United States Senator from Dixie and President pro tempore of the United States Senate, Bellinger decided to run in a special election on July 24th, 2022. In a tweet announcing his candidacy, Bellinger cited that his office was "been taking an incredible number of calls from Jeffersonians who say the left is once again in the process of abandoning them and their Commonwealth to ruin." Moreover, that "When the going gets tough, Global Laborites and their allies choose to jump ship with almost a hundred million passengers still on board. Not on my watch—I've chosen to return to my hometown of Denver, Jefferson to say that 'I’m in.'"

The special election took place following the resignation of the then-First Secretary, Freedom4All, as well as two other Global Labourites in the legislature. Bellinger's campaign, supported by the Libertarian-Republican party, resonated with the voters, leading to a sweeping victory for the party. Upon their swearing-in, Bellinger, with the backing of his caucus, moved to elect John Smith as Speaker of the Parliament and himself as the First Secretary.

Bellinger's tenure as First Secretary was characterized by his strong leadership and his ability to breathe life into an inactive government. Recognizing the need for decisive action, he led an immediate vote to suspend the rules and proceed with his motion, which was supported by the majority of the Parliament. As a result, then-First Secretary Ryuki Henderson and Speaker Koko were removed from their positions, and Bellinger and Smith assumed their roles.

During his term as First Secretary, Bellinger's influence and impact were widely recognized. He took charge of an inactive government and spearheaded the passage of nine articles of his own legislation, along with numerous executive orders and directives. His tenure showcased the potential of the First Secretary role and demonstrated his ability to navigate the complexities of the legislative process.

One significant achievement of Bellinger's tenure was leading the charge against the New Commerce Amendment sponsored by Representative Devon, a Global Labourite nominated by the Sysadmin Administration to the cabinet. Together with Governor Wonder of Dixie, Bellinger proposed and enacted a compact to establish the West-South Congress between Jefferson and Dixie. This congress served as a platform for discussing shared concerns related to federal encroachment and provided recommendations to coordinate political and legal strategies in defense of the 10th Amendment.

After his term as First Secretary, Bellinger made the decision not to seek re-election to the Parliament, entrusting the newly-elected Parliament and Governor to continue the prosperity of the Commonwealth. Instead, he joined the administration of President Valerie.

==U.S. Senate==
Ian Bellinger's service in the United States Senate reflects his extensive experience and dedication to public service at the national level. Throughout his political career, he has represented multiple states, demonstrating his ability to connect with diverse communities and effectively advocate for their interests.

Bellinger's first tenure in the Senate began on January 13th, 2021, when he was elected to represent the State of Puerto Rico. However, his time in this position was relatively short-lived, as he left office on March 12th, 2021, to assume the role of Vice President of the United States. Bellinger's election as Vice President came as part of the Christian Bo/Ian Bellinger ticket, reflecting the confidence placed in him by the electorate and his commitment to serving the nation in a leadership capacity.

Subsequently, Bellinger was elected to represent the State of Dixie in the United States Senate, beginning his term on March 13th, 2022. During this period, his exceptional leadership qualities were recognized as he was elected President pro tempore of the United States Senate. This prestigious position, typically held by the senior member of the majority party, showcased Bellinger's influence and ability to guide Senate proceedings, ensuring effective governance and facilitating legislative progress.

Bellinger's third term as a United States Senator will begin July 12th, 2023, following the July 2023 Federal Election in which Bellinger was elected U.S. Senator for Jefferson.

==Vice President==
Bellinger was first elected as Vice President and inaugurated on March 12, 2021, as part of the Christian Bo/Ian Bellinger ticket. His role as Vice President provided him with a unique opportunity to work extensively in both the Senate and the Congress, leveraging his experience and expertise to contribute to the legislative process. As Vice President, Bellinger also presided over the Senate, fulfilling his constitutional duty to ensure the orderly conduct of Senate proceedings and providing guidance on matters of parliamentary procedure.

Later, Bellinger was elected as Vice President under the next President, Howard Elkridge. Following their successful election, Bellinger was inaugurated in July 2021 as part of the Howard Elkridge/Ian Bellinger ticket. This partnership reflected the trust placed in Bellinger's abilities and his commitment to serving the nation in a leadership capacity.

Throughout his tenure as Vice President, Bellinger demonstrated his ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues, communicate with the American people, and contribute to the decision-making processes of the executive branch. His commitment to advancing progressive policies, promoting inclusivity, and addressing the needs of the American people solidified his reputation as a dedicated and influential leader.

Bellinger is the longest-serving Vice President post-2018 to date.

==Federal Reserve==

===Federal Reserve Governor===
Ian Bellinger was appointed as a Federal Reserve Governor on November 10th, 2021 , on the conclusion of his term as Vice President of the United States under President Howard Elkridge.

Bellinger's prior experience as Secretary of the Treasury provided a solid foundation for his role as a Federal Reserve Governor. During his tenure as Secretary of the Treasury, he demonstrated his deep understanding of financial systems, economic policies, and the complexities of fiscal management. This experience equipped him with the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to the Federal Reserve's mission of promoting stability and fostering economic growth.

===Federal Reserve Chair===
Ian Bellinger was appointed as the Federal Reserve Chair on December 24th, 2022, succeeding former Chair Sysadmin in this prestigious role.

During his confirmation hearing, Bellinger emphasized the importance of separating his duties as a legislator from his role as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. He expressed his commitment to maintaining this separation, highlighting the need to evaluate potential reforms of how monetary policy is set in the best interest of the economy.

Transparency at the Federal Reserve was a key topic during Bellinger's confirmation hearing. He acknowledged the significance of communicating information about the operations, research, and performance of the Federal Reserve to ensure public understanding and informed policy decisions. In terms of accountability, Bellinger suggested considering changes to increase the independence of the board and establish further monetary policy rules, striking a balance between decision-making in the best interest of the economy and maintaining accountability.

Bellinger emphasized that the fundamental goal of the Federal Reserve is to ensure the stability of the nation's monetary and financial systems. He acknowledged the Federal Reserve's role in safeguarding against currency devaluation unless it becomes necessary in critical situations. He acknowledged that the answer to achieving stability is complex, with varying economic and financial circumstances. However, he highlighted the range of tools available to the Federal Reserve, such as setting interest rates, providing transparency on rate changes, and employing measures like quantitative easing, yield curve control, and credit easing. He emphasized the importance of carefully considering the circumstances of each situation to determine the most appropriate actions.

==U.S. House of Representatives==
Ian Bellinger's time in the United States House of Representatives showcased his dedication to public service and his ability to enact meaningful change through legislation. He represented both the State of Dixie's 5th District and later Jefferson's 4th District, leaving a lasting impact on the legislative landscape of the United States.

Bellinger's first tenure in the House of Representatives began on January 15th, 2022, when he was elected to represent the State of Dixie's 5th District. His victory in the January 2022 Federal Election marked a significant moment for the Libertarian-Republican Party, as he was one of nine party-affiliated representatives elected, giving the party a majority. As the candidate of the Liberty Caucus, Bellinger defeated the incumbent Representative Tulsi and became the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, triumphing over then-incumbent Speaker Epsilon Leclair.

During his time as Speaker, Bellinger demonstrated strong leadership and a commitment to advancing the party's agenda. His tenure was marked by a focus on promoting limited government, individual liberties, and fiscal responsibility. His role as Speaker provided him with a platform to shape legislative priorities and facilitate productive debates on key issues.

After his term as Speaker, Bellinger later served as a representative from Jefferson's 4th District. He was elected to this position on January 19th, 2023, and remains in office to this day. In this capacity, Bellinger assumed the role of Minority Leader of the House, where he continued to champion the principles of the Libertarian-Republican Party and advocate for the interests of his constituents.

As a legislator, Bellinger sponsored several significant bills that aimed to address pressing issues and drive positive change. One notable bill was the Naloxone Accessibility and Resources for Counter-Overdose Act, or the NARC Act of 2023. This legislation aimed to increase access to the overdose-reversing drug naloxone by establishing a grant program for its distribution and promoting the investigation of over-the-counter use. The goal of the NARC Act was to reduce opioid overdose deaths by ensuring that naloxone was readily available to first responders and medical professionals.

Another significant bill sponsored by Bellinger was the Civil Aviation Progress, Technology, and Advanced Infrastructure for Navigation Act of 2023, or the CAPTAIN Act of 2023. This legislation sought to reform the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with the aim of improving infrastructure for air traffic control and enhancing mental health support for pilots and air traffic controllers. The CAPTAIN Act also provided substantial funding for aviation infrastructure projects in Jefferson and other regions, stimulating job creation and economic growth.

Bellinger's commitment to transparency and accountability in government was evident in his sponsorship of the Federal Reserve Audit and Commission Act of 2023. This legislation aimed to ensure the efficacy of the Federal Reserve through a complete audit and the establishment of a bipartisan commission to make recommendations and enact necessary reforms. The act sought to promote accountability and responsibility within the federal government, ensuring that it operated in response to the needs of its citizens.

Ian Bellinger's tenure in the United States House of Representatives demonstrated his ability to lead, legislate, and advocate for the interests of his constituents. Through his sponsorship of significant bills and his leadership roles as Speaker and Minority Leader, Bellinger left an indelible mark on the legislative landscape, advancing the principles of the Libertarian-Republican Party and striving to create a more accountable and effective government.

===Personal Life===
In 2001, Bellinger married Melania Zane, a partnership that would become an important pillar of his life. Melania shared Ian's passion for public service and was a constant source of encouragement and strength. Their marriage was marked by love, commitment, and a shared vision for making a positive impact on their community and the nation as a whole.

The couple was blessed with three children who have brought immense joy and pride to their lives. Their eldest daughter, Payton Bellinger, has established herself as a talented athlete in the world of swimming, competing at the collegiate level as a Division 1 athlete. Payton's dedication, perseverance, and pursuit of excellence serve as an inspiration to her family and a testament to the values instilled by her parents. Ian and Melania also have twin sons, Cody Bellinger and Cole Bellinger, who have showcased their athletic prowess in the field of baseball. Both Cody and Cole have excelled at the collegiate level, playing Division 1 baseball for Stanford University. Their passion for the sport and their commitment to teamwork and sportsmanship reflect the values fostered within the Bellinger family.

Tragedy struck the Bellinger family when Melania Zane passed away on July 11th, 2023, shortly before Ian's victory in the July 2023 Senate Election. Her untimely passing left a profound impact on Ian and their children, as well as the wider community who admired her unwavering support for Ian's political career and her genuine care for others.

In the midst of personal loss, rumors of an alleged relationship between Ian Bellinger and James Wonder, a former Speaker of the House and prominent American politician, emerged. These allegations, which surfaced during a period of personal grief for Bellinger, generated speculation and public scrutiny. However, both Bellinger and Wonder have consistently maintained that their relationship is rooted solely in friendship and a shared commitment to public service.

Despite the challenges and personal setbacks, Ian Bellinger has demonstrated resilience and continued to pursue his political aspirations, guided by the memory and values instilled by his late wife, Melania. The love and support of his children, Payton, Cody, and Cole, have remained a constant source of strength, motivating him to carry on their family's legacy of public service.

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Constitution of the United States

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== Preamble ==

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

== Article I ==

=== Section 1 ===

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.

=== Section 2 ===

The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature.

No Person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the Age of twenty five Years, and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen.

Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole Number of free Persons, including those bound to Service for a Term of Years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other Persons. The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct. The Number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty Thousand, but each State shall have at Least one Representative; and until such enumeration shall be made, the State of New Hampshire shall be entitled to chuse three, Massachusetts eight, Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations one, Connecticut five, New-York six, New Jersey four, Pennsylvania eight, Delaware one, Maryland six, Virginia ten, North Carolina five, South Carolina five, and Georgia three.

When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies.

The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other Officers; and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.

=== Section 3 ===

The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, chosen by the Legislature thereof, for six Years; and each Senator shall have one Vote.

Immediately after they shall be assembled in Consequence of the first Election, they shall be divided as equally as may be into three Classes. The Seats of the Senators of the first Class shall be vacated at the Expiration of the second Year, of the second Class at the Expiration of the fourth Year, and of the third Class at the Expiration of the sixth Year, so that one third may be chosen every second Year; and if Vacancies happen by Resignation, or otherwise, during the Recess of the Legislature of any State, the Executive thereof may make temporary Appointments until the next Meeting of the Legislature, which shall then fill such Vacancies.

No Person shall be a Senator who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty Years, and been nine Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen.

The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided.

The Senate shall chuse their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore, in the Absence of the Vice President, or when he shall exercise the Office of President of the United States.

The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside: And no Person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two thirds of the Members present.

Judgment in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor, Trust or Profit under the United States: but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law.

===Section 4===

The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing Senators.

The Congress shall assemble at least once in every Year, and such Meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, unless they shall by Law appoint a different Day.

===Section 5===

Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a smaller Number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide.

Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings, punish its Members for disorderly Behaviour, and, with the Concurrence of two thirds, expel a Member.

Each House shall keep a Journal of its Proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such Parts as may in their Judgment require Secrecy; and the Yeas and Nays of the Members of either House on any question shall, at the Desire of one fifth of those Present, be entered on the Journal.

Neither House, during the Session of Congress, shall, without the Consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other Place than that in which the two Houses shall be sitting.

===Section 6===

The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States. They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place.

No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been encreased during such time; and no Person holding any Office under the United States, shall be a Member of either House during his Continuance in Office.

===Section 7===

All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.

Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States; If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his Objections to that House in which it shall have originated, who shall enter the Objections at large on their Journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If after such Reconsideration two thirds of that House shall agree to pass the Bill, it shall be sent, together with the Objections, to the other House, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by two thirds of that House, it shall become a Law. But in all such Cases the Votes of both Houses shall be determined by yeas and Nays, and the Names of the Persons voting for and against the Bill shall be entered on the Journal of each House respectively. If any Bill shall not be returned by the President within ten Days (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the Same shall be a Law, in like Manner as if he had signed it, unless the Congress by their Adjournment prevent its Return, in which Case it shall not be a Law.

Every Order, Resolution, or Vote to which the Concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary (except on a question of Adjournment) shall be presented to the President of the United States; and before the Same shall take Effect, shall be approved by him, or being disapproved by him, shall be repassed by two thirds of the Senate and House of Representatives, according to the Rules and Limitations prescribed in the Case of a Bill.

===Section 8===

The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;

To borrow Money on the credit of the United States;

To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes;

To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States;

To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of Weights and Measures;

To provide for the Punishment of counterfeiting the Securities and current Coin of the United States;

To establish Post Offices and post Roads;

To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries;

To constitute Tribunals inferior to the supreme Court;

To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offences against the Law of Nations;

To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water;

To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years;

To provide and maintain a Navy;

To make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces;

To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions;

To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia, and for governing such Part of them as may be employed in the Service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively, the Appointment of the Officers, and the Authority of training the Militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress;

To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other needful Buildings;—And

To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.

===Section 9===

The Migration or Importation of such Persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the Year one thousand eight hundred and eight, but a Tax or duty may be imposed on such Importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each Person.

The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it.

No Bill of Attainder or ex post facto Law shall be passed.

No Capitation, or other direct, Tax shall be laid, unless in Proportion to the Census or enumeration herein before directed to be taken.

No Tax or Duty shall be laid on Articles exported from any State.

No Preference shall be given by any Regulation of Commerce or Revenue to the Ports of one State over those of another: nor shall Vessels bound to, or from, one State, be obliged to enter, clear, or pay Duties in another.

No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law; and a regular Statement and Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of all public Money shall be published from time to time.

No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.

===Section 10===

No State shall enter into any Treaty, Alliance, or Confederation; grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal; coin Money; emit Bills of Credit; make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in Payment of Debts; pass any Bill of Attainder, ex post facto Law, or Law impairing the Obligation of Contracts, or grant any Title of Nobility.

No State shall, without the Consent of the Congress, lay any Imposts or Duties on Imports or Exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing it's inspection Laws: and the net Produce of all Duties and Imposts, laid by any State on Imports or Exports, shall be for the Use of the Treasury of the United States; and all such Laws shall be subject to the Revision and Controul of the Congress.

No State shall, without the Consent of Congress, lay any Duty of Tonnage, keep Troops, or Ships of War in time of Peace, enter into any Agreement or Compact with another State, or with a foreign Power, or engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay.

== Article II ==

===Section 1===

The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, and, together with the Vice President, chosen for the same Term, be elected, as follows

Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress: but no Senator or Representative, or Person holding an Office of Trust or Profit under the United States, shall be appointed an Elector.

The Electors shall meet in their respective States, and vote by Ballot for two Persons, of whom one at least shall not be an Inhabitant of the same State with themselves. And they shall make a List of all the Persons voted for, and of the Number of Votes for each; which List they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the Seat of the Government of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate. The President of the Senate shall, in the Presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, open all the Certificates, and the Votes shall then be counted. The Person having the greatest Number of Votes shall be the President, if such Number be a Majority of the whole Number of Electors appointed; and if there be more than one who have such Majority, and have an equal Number of Votes, then the House of Representatives shall immediately chuse by Ballot one of them for President; and if no Person have a Majority, then from the five highest on the List the said House shall in like Manner chuse the President. But in chusing the President, the Votes shall be taken by States, the Representation from each State having one Vote; A quorum for this Purpose shall consist of a Member or Members from two thirds of the States, and a Majority of all the States shall be necessary to a Choice. In every Case, after the Choice of the President, the Person having the greatest Number of Votes of the Electors shall be the Vice President. But if there should remain two or more who have equal Votes, the Senate shall chuse from them by Ballot the Vice President.

The Congress may determine the Time of chusing the Electors, and the Day on which they shall give their Votes; which Day shall be the same throughout the United States.

No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States.

In Case of the Removal of the President from Office, or of his Death, Resignation, or Inability to discharge the Powers and Duties of the said Office, the Same shall devolve on the Vice President, and the Congress may by Law provide for the Case of Removal, Death, Resignation or Inability, both of the President and Vice President, declaring what Officer shall then act as President, and such Officer shall act accordingly, until the Disability be removed, or a President shall be elected.

The President shall, at stated Times, receive for his Services, a Compensation, which shall neither be encreased nor diminished during the Period for which he shall have been elected, and he shall not receive within that Period any other Emolument from the United States, or any of them.

Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:—"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

===Section 2===

The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.

He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by Law: but the Congress may by Law vest the Appointment of such inferior Officers, as they think proper, in the President alone, in the Courts of Law, or in the Heads of Departments.

The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session.

===Section 3===

He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient; he may, on extraordinary Occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in Case of Disagreement between them, with Respect to the Time of Adjournment, he may adjourn them to such Time as he shall think proper; he shall receive Ambassadors and other public Ministers; he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed, and shall Commission all the Officers of the United States.

===Section 4===

The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.

== Article III ==

===Section 1===

The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.

===Section 2===

The judicial Power shall extend to all Cases, in Law and Equity, arising under this Constitution, the Laws of the United States, and Treaties made, or which shall be made, under their Authority;—to all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls;—to all Cases of admiralty and maritime Jurisdiction;—to Controversies to which the United States shall be a Party;—to Controversies between two or more States;— between a State and Citizens of another State,—between Citizens of different States,—between Citizens of the same State claiming Lands under Grants of different States, and between a State, or the Citizens thereof, and foreign States, Citizens or Subjects.

In all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, and those in which a State shall be Party, the supreme Court shall have original Jurisdiction. In all the other Cases before mentioned, the supreme Court shall have appellate Jurisdiction, both as to Law and Fact, with such Exceptions, and under such Regulations as the Congress shall make.

The Trial of all Crimes, except in Cases of Impeachment, shall be by Jury; and such Trial shall be held in the State where the said Crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any State, the Trial shall be at such Place or Places as the Congress may by Law have directed.

===Section 3===

Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.

The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted.

== Article IV ==

===Section 1===

Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State. And the Congress may by general Laws prescribe the Manner in which such Acts, Records and Proceedings shall be proved, and the Effect thereof.

===Section 2===

The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.

A Person charged in any State with Treason, Felony, or other Crime, who shall flee from Justice, and be found in another State, shall on Demand of the executive Authority of the State from which he fled, be delivered up, to be removed to the State having Jurisdiction of the Crime.

No Person held to Service or Labour in one State, under the Laws thereof, escaping into another, shall, in Consequence of any Law or Regulation therein, be discharged from such Service or Labour, but shall be delivered up on Claim of the Party to whom such Service or Labour may be due.

===Section 3===

New States may be admitted by the Congress into this Union; but no new State shall be formed or erected within the Jurisdiction of any other State; nor any State be formed by the Junction of two or more States, or Parts of States, without the Consent of the Legislatures of the States concerned as well as of the Congress.

The Congress shall have Power to dispose of and make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory or other Property belonging to the United States; and nothing in this Constitution shall be so construed as to Prejudice any Claims of the United States, or of any particular State.

===Section 4===

The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened), against domestic Violence.

== Article V ==

The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress; Provided that no Amendment which may be made prior to the Year One thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any Manner affect the first and fourth Clauses in the Ninth Section of the first Article; and that no State, without its Consent, shall be deprived of its equal Suffrage in the Senate.

== Article VI ==

All Debts contracted and Engagements entered into, before the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation.

This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.

The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.

== Article VII ==

The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same.

== Amendments ==

===1st Amendment===

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

===2nd Amendment===

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

===3rd Amendment===

No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

===4th Amendment===

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

===5th Amendment===

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

===6th Amendment===

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.

===7th Amendment===

In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

===8th Amendment===

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

===9th Amendment===

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

===10th Amendment===

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

===11th Amendment===

The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State.

===12th Amendment===

The Electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice-President, and they shall make distinct lists of all persons voted for as President, and of all persons voted for as Vice-President, and of the number of votes for each, which lists they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of the government of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate; -- the President of the Senate shall, in the presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, open all the certificates and the votes shall then be counted; -- The person having the greatest number of votes for President, shall be the President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed; and if no person have such majority, then from the persons having the highest numbers not exceeding three on the list of those voted for as President, the House of Representatives shall choose immediately, by ballot, the President. But in choosing the President, the votes shall be taken by states, the representation from each state having one vote; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two-thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to a choice. [And if the House of Representatives shall not choose a President whenever the right of choice shall devolve upon them, before the fourth day of March next following, then the Vice-President shall act as President, as in case of the death or other constitutional disability of the President. --]* The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice-President, shall be the Vice-President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed, and if no person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the list, the Senate shall choose the Vice-President; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two-thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the United States.

===13th Amendment===

====Section 1====

Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.

====Section 2====

Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

===14th Amendment===

====Section 1====

All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

====Section 2====

Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State, excluding Indians not taxed. But when the right to vote at any election for the choice of electors for President and Vice-President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the Executive and Judicial officers of a State, or the members of the Legislature thereof, is denied to any of the male inhabitants of such State, being twenty-one years of age,* and citizens of the United States, or in any way abridged, except for participation in rebellion, or other crime, the basis of representation therein shall be reduced in the proportion which the number of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens twenty-one years of age in such State.

====Section 3====

No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.

====Section 4====

The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned. But neither the United States nor any State shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any claim for the loss or emancipation of any slave; but all such debts, obligations and claims shall be held illegal and void.

====Section 5====

The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.

===15th Amendment===

====Section 1====

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

====Section 2====

The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

===16th Amendment===

The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.

===17th Amendment===

The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures.

When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct.

This amendment shall not be so construed as to affect the election or term of any Senator chosen before it becomes valid as part of the Constitution.

===18th Amendment===

====Section 1====

After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited.

====Section 2====

The Congress and the several States shall have concurrent power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

====Section 3====

This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of the several States, as provided in the Constitution, within seven years from the date of the submission hereof to the States by the Congress.

===19th Amendment===

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.

Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

===20th Amendment===

====Section 1====

The terms of the President and the Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January, and the terms of Senators and Representatives at noon on the 3d day of January, of the years in which such terms would have ended if this article had not been ratified; and the terms of their successors shall then begin.

====Section 2====

The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting shall begin at noon on the 3d day of January, unless they shall by law appoint a different day.

====Section 3====

If, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the President, the President elect shall have died, the Vice President elect shall become President. If a President shall not have been chosen before the time fixed for the beginning of his term, or if the President elect shall have failed to qualify, then the Vice President elect shall act as President until a President shall have qualified; and the Congress may by law provide for the case wherein neither a President elect nor a Vice President shall have qualified, declaring who shall then act as President, or the manner in which one who is to act shall be selected, and such person shall act accordingly until a President or Vice President shall have qualified.

====Section 4====

The Congress may by law provide for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom the House of Representatives may choose a President whenever the right of choice shall have devolved upon them, and for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom the Senate may choose a Vice President whenever the right of choice shall have devolved upon them.

====Section 5====

Sections 1 and 2 shall take effect on the 15th day of October following the ratification of this article.

====Section 6====

This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission.

===21st Amendment===

====Section 1====

The eighteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed.

====Section 2====

The transportation or importation into any State, Territory, or Possession of the United States for delivery or use therein of intoxicating liquors, in violation of the laws thereof, is hereby prohibited.

====Section 3====

This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by conventions in the several States, as provided in the Constitution, within seven years from the date of the submission hereof to the States by the Congress.

===22nd Amendment===

====Section 1====

No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of President more than once. But this Article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this Article was proposed by Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this Article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term.

====Section 2====

This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission to the States by the Congress.

===23rd Amendment===

====Section 1====

The District constituting the seat of Government of the United States shall appoint in such manner as Congress may direct:

A number of electors of President and Vice President equal to the whole number of Senators and Representatives in Congress to which the District would be entitled if it were a State, but in no event more than the least populous State; they shall be in addition to those appointed by the States, but they shall be considered, for the purposes of the election of President and Vice President, to be electors appointed by a State; and they shall meet in the District and perform such duties as provided by the twelfth article of amendment.

====Section 2====

The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

===24th Amendment===

====Section 1====

The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State by reason of failure to pay poll tax or other tax.

====Section 2====

The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

===25th Amendment===

====Section 1====

In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.

====Section 2====

Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.

====Section 3====

Whenever the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties shall be discharged by the Vice President as Acting President.

====Section 4====

Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.

Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no inability exists, he shall resume the powers and duties of his office unless the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive department or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit within four days to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Thereupon Congress shall decide the issue, assembling within forty-eight hours for that purpose if not in session. If the Congress, within twenty-one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty-one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two-thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office.

===26th Amendment===

====Section 1====

The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.

====Section 2====

The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

===27th Amendment===

No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of representatives shall have intervened.

===28th Amendment===

Members of Congress may hold no more than one position in the Executive Branch. A person who holds a position in the Executive Branch but holds no position in any other branch of government may hold no more than two positions in the Executive Branch. No member of the Judicial Branch may hold any position in any other branch of the federal government.

===29th Amendment===

No person shall be made to serve in the military against their will.

===30th Amendment===

====Section 1====

Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

====Section 2====

The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.

===31st Amendment===

The Congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes on the unimproved value of land, and on any increases in that value, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.

===32nd Amendment===

Neither slavery, nor involuntary servitude, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction, including as punishment for a crime.

===33rd Amendment===

====Section 1====

The Sixteenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America is hereby nullified and struck.

====Section 2====

Congress shall make no law levying taxation upon the income tax of non-corporate personal entities, nor shall it impose taxation upon the transference of personal wealth through the medium of inheritance or contractual will at death. This shall not be construed to be incorporated to the law of the respective States through the due process clause.

===34th Amendment===

The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended within the United States at any time, for any reason, by the federal government or the governments of the several states.

===35th Amendment===

When the Senate is in the trial for impeachment of the Vice President of the United States, the Chief Justice shall preside.

===36th Amendment===

The Eighth Amendment to the Constitution, barring cruel and unusual punishment, shall be defined to encompass and bar the imposition of the death penalty, whether imposed by the federal government or the governments of the states.

===37th Amendment===

====Section 1====

The power of the Congress to declare war in article I, section 8, clause 11 of the Constitution shall require the approval of no less than a two-thirds majority of the House and Senate.

====Section 2====

Such a declaration, approved by no less than two-thirds of the House and Senate, may be revoked by a simple majority of the same.

====Section 3====

The term “war” shall be defined to encompass any situation in which the military may reasonably be expected to engage in hostilities outside the territory of the United States to the exception of defensive action within.

====Section 4====

Nothing in this amendment shall be construed to prevent deployed military forces from defending themselves in the event of being attacked by a force not at war with the United States. Any further offensive action by the United States can not be taken until authorized as described in this amendment.

===38th Amendment===

If and when the Vice Presidency is vacant, section 3 and 4 of the 25th Amendment to the Constitution shall allow the transfer of power beyond that office, to the next qualified Officer in the line of succession to the Presidency, who shall act as President until such time as the President is able to resume their power.

===39th Amendment===

====Section 1====

The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote or seek election to public office shall not be denied or abridged by the Congress or the legislatures of the several States, nor as punishment for a crime.

====Section 2====

The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

===40th Amendment===

====Section 1====

The right for a person who is pregnant to choose whether or not to terminate said pregnancy shall not be infringed upon before 20 weeks of gestation.

====Section 2====

The right for a doctor or licensed medical professional who is qualified to fulfill the service to terminate the pregnancy of a pregnant individual, with the person’s consent, whose life is in danger by said pregnancy, the fetus is not viable, or is a product of incest or rape shall not be infringed upon.

===41st Amendment===

====Section 1====

The District of Columbia shall be included in the apportionment of Representatives, and shall have at least one Representative.

====Section 2====

If no person shall have a majority of votes from the Electoral College, then from the persons having the highest numbers not exceeding three on the list of those voted for as President, the House of Representatives shall choose immediately, by ballot, the President. But in choosing the President, the votes shall be taken by states and the District of Columbia, the representation from each state and the District of Columbia, having one vote; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two-thirds of the states and the District of Columbia, and a majority of all the states and the District of Columbia shall be necessary to a choice.

====Section 3====

The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote or seek election to public office shall not be denied or abridged by the Congress and the legislatures of the several States, of the District of Columbia, or of the Territories, nor as punishment for a crime.

===42nd Amendment===

====Section 1====

The rights protected by the Constitution of the United States are the rights of natural persons only and shall not extend to an artificial entity, such as a corporation, limited liability company, or other private entity, established by the laws of the United States, any State, or any foreign state. An artificial entity is subject to regulation by the People, through Federal, State, or Local law, and the privileges of an artificial entity shall be determined by the People, through Federal, State, and Local law, and shall not be construed as inherent or inalienable.

====Section 2====

A for-profit artificial entity, such as a corporation, limited liability company, or other private entity established by the laws of the United States, any State, or any foreign state, for the purpose of business or to promote business interests shall be prohibited from making contributions or expenditures in the election of any candidate or party for public office or any ballot measure.

====Section 3====

Federal, State, and Local government shall regulate, limit or prohibit contributions and expenditures, including a candidate’s own contributions and expenditures, to ensure that all citizens, regardless of economic status, have access to the political process, and that no person gains, as a result of that person’s money, substantially more access to or ability to influence in any way the election of any candidate for public office or any ballot measure. Federal, State, and Local governments shall require that any permissible contributions and expenditures be publicly disclosed. The judiciary shall not construe the spending of money to influence an election to be speech under the First Amendment.

====Section 4====

Nothing contained in this amendment shall be construed to abridge the freedom of the press.

===43rd Amendment===

The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration, with a simple majority of voting members.

North

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{{Infobox U.S. state
| name = The North
| official_name = The Northern State
| population_demonym = Northerner
| Governor = [[Joey]] ([[Independent]])
| Lieutenant Governor = (Vacant)
| Legislature = [[House of Delegates]]
: {{Color box|#DA70D6|border=darkgray}} [[Global Labor Party|GLP]] (1)
: {{Color box|#818689|border=darkgray}} [[Independent]] (2)
: {{Color box|#FFAE52|border=darkgray}} [[Libertarian-Republican Party|LRP]] (2)
| Judiciary = [[Northern Supreme Court]]
| Senators = {{plainlist|
* {{nowrap|(Vacant) }}
* {{nowrap|[[One-Eyed Jack]] (LRP)}}
}}
| Representative = {{plainlist|
: {{Color box|#DA70D6|border=darkgray}} [[Global Labor Party|GLP]] (1)
: {{Color box|#818689|border=darkgray}} [[Independent]] (2)
: {{Color box|#FFAE52|border=darkgray}} [[Libertarian-Republican Party|LRP]] (2)
}}
| seat = Chicago
| LargestCity = New York City
| population_as_of = 2020
| 2010Pop = 108,845,317
| OfficialLang = None
| anthem = "All Hail to the North State"
| TradAbbreviation = N.S.
| image_flag = northflag.png
| image_seal = northseal.png
}}
[[File:North.jpeg|right|400px|]]The '''Northern State''' is a state comprised of the Regions of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin. Its capital is Chicago. Formerly the political home of the [[Communist Party]], the North was recognized as being predominantly left wing, having supported the [[Progressive Party]], the [[Communist Party]], the [[Labor Party|Labor]] and later on the [[Social Democratic Party]], before the resignation of Governor Tedd Ddet and the rise of right-wing figures such as [[Pepper Potts]] and [[One-Eyed Jack]] moved it into a toss-up state, at the current moment possessing a [[Libertarian-Republican Party]] majority in the Delegation.

Dixie

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{{Infobox U.S. state
| name = Dixie
| official_name = State of Dixie
| Former = ''Various states''
| image_flag = Dixieflag.jpeg
| image_seal = Seal of Dixie.png
| seal_link = Seal of Dixie
| image_map = Dixie within United States.png
| motto = Friendship
| anthem = "Old South State"
| population_demonym = Dixian
| seat = [[Nashville, Dixie|Nashville]]
| LargestCity = Houston
| Governor = {{nowrap|[[Drunk]] ([[SDP|SDP]])}}
| Lieutenant Governor = {{nowrap|[[John Moonguy]] ([[Global Labour Party|GLP]])}}
| Legislature = [[Dixie General Assembly]]
| Judiciary = [[Dixie Supreme Court]]
| Senators = {{nowrap|[[Malcolm]] ([[Global Labour Party|GLP]])}}<br />{{nowrap|[[Cabin]] ([[Second Libertarian Party|LRP]])}}
| Representative = 1 [[New Democratic Front|NDF]]<br />2 [[Second Libertarian Party|LRP]] <br /> 2 [[Global Labour Party|GLP]]
| BorderingStates = [[North]], [[Jefferson]]
| OfficialLang = No official language
| Languages = Predominantly English;<br />Spanish is spoken by a sizable minority
| population_rank = 1st
| population_as_of = 2020
| 2010Pop = ~125,000,000
| ElectoralVotes = 6
}}

The '''State of Dixie''' is composed of the former states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Kentucky. With an official population of approximately 125 million, Dixie has long been seen as a predominantly conservative state but has in recent history moved left in politics.

==History==

The State of Dixie was formed during the great change to the United States. One of three original states, alongside the North and Jefferson, Dixie was formed in what would be known as the "Old South" which it's name also originates from. The first Governor of the newly created states would be [[Nomad]]. The state adopted the laws and regulations of the old state of Texas and uses an General Assembly unicameral legislative body called the [[Dixie General Assembly]]. The state used to operate a bicameral legislative body but the Dixie Senate would be abolished in 2020. The current Governor of Dixie is [[Drunk]], a member of the [[Social Democratic Party]].

Jefferson

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{{Infobox U.S. state
| name = Jefferson
| official_name = Commonwealth of Jefferson
| population_demonym = Jeffersonian
| seat = Denver, Sacramento
| LargestCity = Los Angeles
| Governor = {{nowrap|[[Rose McAllister]] (Ind)}}
| Lieutenant Governor = {{nowrap|[[April]] (Ind)}}
| Legislature = [[Jefferson Parliament]]
| Judiciary = [[Jefferson Supreme Court]]
| Senators = {{nowrap|[[Bo]] ([[LRP]])}}<br />{{nowrap|[[Sandra Murphy Colbert]] ([[DPA]])}}
| BorderingStates = [[North]], [[Dixie]]
| OfficialLang = No official language *
| Languages = Predominantly English;<br />Spanish is spoken by a sizable minority
| ElectoralVotes = 7
}}

[[File:Jefferson.jpeg|right|thumb|400px|]]
The '''Commonwealth of Jefferson''' is a state comprised of some 95 million people in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Montana, Alaska and Hawaii. It has two capitals: one in Denver and the other in Sacramento. Perhaps owing to its Californian state of mind, Jefferson is ''predominantly'' libertarian, with a drinking age of 18, legalized drug possession, a single tax on land value and a universal basic income named the Common Wealth Fund. Jefferson is the state which was regarded as the least affected by the Communists, but that is not to say there is not significant leftist influence there. As of July 2021, the Jefferson Health Service, a single payer healthcare service, has been running for over two years.

United States House of Representatives

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{{Infobox legislature
| name = United States House of Representatives
| background_color = #0095FF
| coa_pic = House of Reps Seal.png
| coa_res =
| coa_alt = Seal of the U.S. House of Representatives
| coa_caption = Seal of the House
| house_type = Lower house
| body = United States Congress
| new_session = {{Start date|2021|6|13}}
| leader1_type = [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives|Speaker]]
| leader1 = [[Ollie Beowulf]]
| party1 = ([[Global Labor Party|GLP]])
| election1 = July 17th, 2021

| leader2_type = [[Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives|Majority Leader]]
| leader2 = [[Joash]]
| party2 = ([[Global Labor Party|GLP]])
| election2 = July 17th, 2021

| leader3_type = [[Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives|Minority Leader]]
| leader3 = [[Pepper Potts]]
| party3 = ([[Libertarian-Republican Party|LRP]])
| election3 = July 17th, 2021

| leader4_type = [[Majority Whip]]
| leader4 = [[James Order]]
| party4 = ([[Independent]])
| election4 = July 17th, 2021

| leader5_type = [[Minority Whip]]
| leader5 = Vacant
| party5 = (Vacant)

| leader6_type = [[Dean of the United States House of Representatives|Dean]]
| leader6 = [[Pepper|Pepper Potts]]
| party6 = (Libertarian-Republican Party)
| election6 = October 11, 2019

| members = 18 voting members<br>1 non-voting member<br>10 needed for a majority<br>
| structure1 = 136th House.png
| structure1_res = 290px
| political_groups1 = '''Progress Caucus (9)'''
: {{Color box|#DA70D6|border=darkgray}} [[Global Labor Party|GLP]] (7)
: {{Color box|#818689|border=darkgray}} [[Independent]] (2)
'''Liberty Caucus (8)'''
: {{Color box|#FFAE52|border=darkgray}} [[Libertarian-Republican Party|LRP]] (7)
: {{Color box|#818689|border=darkgray}} [[Independent]] (1)
'''Independent Caucus (1)'''
: {{Color box|#818689|border=darkgray}} [[Independent]] (1)

| term_length = 2 months

| last_election1 = [[United States House of Representatives elections, July 2021|July 2021]]
| next_election1 = [[United States House of Representatives elections, September 2021|September 2021]]
}}
The '''United States House of Representatives''' is the lower house of the United States Congress, with the [[United States Senate]] being the upper house.
The House is composed of representatives from each state as allocated according to the states' populations. The House is currently composed of 18 voting members and one non-voting Representative from DC. The presiding officer is the Speaker of the House, who is elected by the members thereof. The floor leaders are selected by their respective caucuses.

United States Senate

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{{Infobox legislature
| name = United States Senate
| background_color = #F1C40F
| coa_pic = Senate Seal.png
| coa_res =
| coa_alt = Seal of the U.S. Senate
| coa_caption = Seal of the Senate
| house_type = Upper house
| body = United States Congress
| term_limits = None
| new_session = {{Start date|2021|7|13}}

| leader1_type = [[Vice President of the United States|President of the Senate]]
| leader1 = [[Ian Bellinger]]
| party1 = ([[Libertarian-Republican Party|LRP]])
| election1 = March 11, 2020

| leader2_type = [[President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate|President Pro Tempore]]
| leader2 = [[Wonder]]
| party2 = ([[Libertarian-Republican Party|LRP]])
| election2 = July 16, 2021

| leader3_type = [[Majority Leader of the United States Senate|Majority Leader]]
| leader3 = [[One-Eyed Jack]]
| party3 = ([[Libertarian-Republican Party|LRP]])
| election3 = July 16, 2021

| leader4_type = [[Minority Leader of the United States Senate|Minority Leader]]
| leader4 = [[Malcolm]]
| party4 = ([[Left Coalition |LC]])
| election4 = May 15, 2021

| members = 6 voting members<br>4 (or 3 plus the [[Vice President of the United States|Vice President]]) for a majority
| structure1 = Senate 136.png
| structure1_res = 290px
| political_groups1 = '''Senate Liberty & Freedom Caucus (3)'''
: {{Color box|#FFAE52|border=darkgray}} [[Libertarian-Republican Party|LRP]] (3)
'''Progress Caucus (3)'''
: {{Color box|#DA70D6|border=darkgray}} [[Global Labour Party|GLP]] (2)
: {{Color box|#818689|border=darkgray}} [[Independent]] (1)

| term_length = 6 months

| last_election1 = [[United States Senate elections, July 2021|July 2021]]
| next_election1 = [[United States Senate elections, September 2021|September 2021]]
}}
The '''United States Senate''' is the upper house of the United States Congress, the [[United States House of Representatives]] being the lower house.

The Senate is composed of two senators from each state. The Senate is currently composed of 6 members.

The presiding officer is the President Pro Tempore, who is elected by the members thereof. The floor leaders are selected by their respective party caucuses.

Supreme Court of the United States

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{{Infobox high court
| court_name = {{nowrap|Supreme Court of the United States}}
| image = Seal of the United States Supreme Court.svg
| imagesize = 180
| established = March 4, 1789
| country = United States of America
| location = Washington, D.C.
| type = [[President of the United States|Presidential]] nomination with [[United States Senate|Senate]] confirmation
| authority = [[Constitution of the United States]]
| terms = Life tenure
| positions = 3
| chiefjudgetitle = [[Chief Justice of the United States]]
| chiefjudgename = [[Thanos May]]
| termstart = January 23, 2021
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The '''Supreme Court of the United States''' ('''SCOTUS''') is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the [[United States]]. It has ultimate (and largely discretionary) appellate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases that involve a point of federal law, and original jurisdiction over a narrow range of cases, specifically "all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, and those in which a State shall be Party". The Court holds the power of judicial review, the ability to invalidate a statute for violating a provision of the [[Constitution of the United States|Constitution]]. It is also able to strike down presidential directives for violating either the Constitution or statutory law. However, it may act only within the context of a case in an area of law over which it has jurisdiction. The Court may decide cases having political overtones, but it has ruled that it does not have power to decide non-justiciable political questions.

Established by Article III of the Constitution, the composition and procedures of the Supreme Court were initially established by the 1st Congress through the Judiciary Act of 1789. As later set by the Judiciary Act of 1869, the Court consists of the [[Chief Justice of the United States]] and two associate justices. Each justice has lifetime tenure, meaning they remain on the Court until they resign, retire, die, or are [[Impeachment|removed from office]]. When a vacancy occurs, the [[President of the United States|president]], with the advice and consent of the [[United States Senate|Senate]], appoints a new justice. Each justice has a single vote in deciding the cases argued before it. When in majority, the chief justice decides who writes the opinion of the court; otherwise, the most senior justice in the majority assigns the task of writing the opinion.

The Court meets in the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C.

==Terms==
The current term is marked in '''bold'''.

* ''Roberts Court''
* [[Jacksazzy Court]]
* [[Clark Court]]
* [[Jet Court]]
* [[Lamport Court]]
* '''[[Thanos Court]]'''

Organization Archives

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Links to archived organization channels can be found here.

==Organizations==

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/america-answers.html America Answers]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/american-investigative-service.html American Investigative Service]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/american-party.html American Party]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/bipartisan-progressive-pact.html Bipartisan Progressive Pact]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/catholic-archdiocese-of-the-north-state.html Catholic Archdiocese of the North State]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/center-for-economic-statistics-and-policy.html Center for Economic Statistics and Policy]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/coalition-for-the-people.html Coalition for the People]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/communist-party.html Communist Party]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/distributist-party.html Distributist Party]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/federal-bureau-of-investigation.html Federal Bureau of Investigation]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/fivethirtyeight.html FiveThirtyEight]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/jefferson-polling-institute.html Jefferson Polling Institute]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/lampolling.html Lampolling]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/leftist-congress.html Leftist Congress]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/national-center-for-progress.html National Center for Progress]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/new-whig-party.html New Whig Party]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/populist-party.html Populist Party]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/progressive-party.html Progressive Party]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/the-dil-emma.html The Dil-Emma]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/the-economist.html The Economist]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/the-hamcast.html The Hamcast]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/the-justice-progressives.html The Justice Progressives]

[https://wiki.americangovsim.com/org-archives/the-maverick.html The Maverick]

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