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====== Legislature of Aden ======

The legislative structure of [[Aden]] is as follows, as prescribed by the [[Adenian Constitution]].


====Ixday Discussion====

On [[Standard Mersian Calendar|Ixday]], the first day of the week, local assemblies of ten to fifteen citizens shall convene, discuss matters relating to their lives, and select among them a representative of their group.

====Roday Discussion====

On Roday, the second day of the week, representatives chosen on Ixday shall convene in groups of twelve (collectively representing 120 - 180 citizens) to discuss matters relating to their neighborhoods and communities. Any concerns brought forward on the Ixday meeting shall also be discussed. At the conclusion, a representative among these twelve shall be selected.

====Luday Discussion====

On Luday, the third day of the week, representatives chosen on Roday shall convene in groups of twelve (representing 1440 - 2160 citizens) to discuss matters relating to their communities, blocks, or towns. Local events are among the topics discussed on the third day. Any concerns brought forward on previous days shall be discussed if deemed important. At the conclusion, a representative among these twelve shall be selected.

Representatives selected for Tulday discussion must be at least 21 years old, and have been a citizen of the Empire for five years.

====Tulday Discussion====

On Tulday, the fourth day of the week, representatives chosen on Luday shall convene in groups of twelve (representing roughly 20,000 citizens) to discuss matters relating to the town. Infrastructure projects and public works are among the topics discussed on the fourth day. In addition, criminal trials involving one of the represented may be held, with the representatives acting as judge and jury. If critical, concerns brought forward on previous days shall be discussed. At the conclusion, a representative among these twelve shall be selected. 

====Durimday Discussion / Assembly of Chairpersons====

On Durimday, the fifth day of the week, representatives chosen on Tulday shall convene in groups of twelve (representing roughly a quarter-million citizens) to discuss matters relating to the local area or city. Those who reach Durimday discussion are granted the title of Chairperson during the following week. Chairperson is a lifelong title.

Criminal trials which were not adequately resolved during Tulday discussions may be heard before the assembly and judged by its attendees.

Trade agreements among towns, budgeting decisions, or zoning discussions within cities, are among the topics discussed on the fifth day. If critical, concerns brought forward on previous days shall be discussed. At the conclusion, a representative among these twelve shall be selected.

====Verday Discussion / Assembly of Legislators====

On Verday, the sixth day of the week, representatives chosen on Durimday shall convene in groups of twelve (representing roughly three million citizens) to discuss matters relating to the state. 

At this level and above, individuals are barred from repeat selection at this level for one year following this week, in order to encourage a broader spectrum of opinions at the highest levels of government. 

No citizen shall be selected for Yenday Discussion without having reached an age of twenty-five years, having been a Citizen for ten years, and having lived in the state to be represented for five years. Additionally, only citizens who had in at least one previous week attained the title of Chairperson may be selected for Verday discussion.

Those selected for Verday discussion are granted the title of Legislator.

Large scale infrastructure projects, allocation of state funds, and appeals for federal aid are among the topics discussed on the sixth day. If critical, concerns brought forward on previous days shall be discussed. At the conclusion, a representative among these twelve shall be selected.

====Yenday Discussion / Congress of Representatives====

On Yenday, the seventh day of the week, All 140-150 representatives chosen on Verday convene at an assembly at the nation's capital and commence their discussions. 

Those who participate in Yenday discussion are granted the lifelong title Representative, and are barred from again reaching this level of government for three years.

Matters relating to national law, the military, trade with other nations, and national emergencies are discussed. Laws may be proposed and voted on within the same session. Laws found to be counterproductive to the advancement of liberty and happiness among the citizenry may be repealed. If community sentiment gathered earlier in the week is found to be prevalent across the country, action may be taken at the federal level. At the conclusion, twelve members are selected by vote to represent the government in an audience with the Emperor. 

Those selected for Etsday discussion must be at least thirty years old, have been a citizen of Aden for at least fifteen of the last twenty years, must be a resident of Aden, and must have entered the week with the title of Legislator or Representative.

====Etsday Discussion / Senator Round Table====

On Etsday, the final day of the week, the twelve representatives chosen on Yenday sit at the high table with the Emperor of Aden to discuss matters of domestic and international policy, and present any newly ratified laws before him for his signature or veto. 

Pursuant to the Tenth Amendment to the Adenian Constitution, a vote among the twelve senators shall be held prior to the Emperor joining the table. In the event that eight or more senators vote in disapproval of the emperor, the emperor shall be stripped of power immediately and the next in line for the throne shall attend the discussion instead.

Those who participate in an Etsday discussion with the Emperor are granted the title of Senator, and are prohibited from again reaching this level of government for five years.

The following Ixday morning, [[Kir Gendu XXIV|The Emperor]] makes a formal announcement of that week's policy changes in a nationally broadcast address.