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[[File:Mithui.png|thumb|One of the notoriously cramped chambers of the Mithui.]]
[[File:Mithui.png|thumb|One of the notoriously cramped chambers of the Mithui.]]
The '''Miþuï'''  (also "Mithui") is the supreme legislature of the [[Sovereign Confederation]]. Although their membership has no set legal limit, the chamber has hosted 90 seats as of 1711.  
The '''Miþuï'''  (also "Mithui") is the supreme legislature of the [[Sovereign Confederation]]. Although their membership has no set legal limit, the chamber has hosted 90 seats as of 1711. Since 1704, the Miþuï has overseen the influential Panopticon Commission, requiring significant resources but empowering the Confederation and the Union. The Miþuï regularly audits itself and submits to external scrutiny, demonstrating its commitment to transparency. The [[Præta language|Praeta]] word "miþuï" translates to congress in Istvnistani or, more literally, "together-path". [[File:MithuiBuilding.jpg|left|thumb|250x250px|Since its covert construction was completed in 1716, the Miþuï Building has towered over the sparse skyline of Underwall's central district as a remarkable feat in propaganda operations.]]
 
The Praeta word "miþuï" translates to congress in Istvnistani, or more literally "together-path".  
[[File:MithuiBuilding.jpg|left|thumb|250x250px|Since its covert construction was completed in 1716, the Mithui Building has towered over the sparse skyline of Underwall's central district as a remarkable feat in propaganda operations.]]
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Party !! Abbr. !! Seats
! Party !! Abbr. !! Seats
|-
|-
! [[Reversionist Unity Front]]
!
| RUF || 29
[[Reversionist Unity Front|Reversionist Unity Front]]
|-
| '''RUF''' || 40
! [[Nationalist and Humanist Party]]
| N&H || 25
|-
! [[Auro d'Ley]]
| AdL || 1
|-
! [[Partisaniaid Amlygiad]]
| PAd || 2
|-
! [[Partiet i Kretsen]]
| PiK || 11
|-
! [[Confederationists]]
| Cfs || 14
|-
|-
! [[Norestrian Group]]
!
| Ned || 5
[[Nationalist & Humanist Party|Sovereign and Humanist Party]]
| '''S&H''' || 41
|-
|-
! [[Cult of the Sacred Detonation]]
!
| CSD || 3
[[Cult of the Sacred Detonation|Cult of the Sacred Detonation]]*
|CSD||9
|}
|}


== Speakers ==
==Speakers==
Three Speakers were able to form coalitions in the decades prior to the [[Panopticon Reforms of 1711]]: [[Doir Jen Merah]] (1671-1698), Xander Jen Johannes (1702-1703) of the N&H, and [[Brugen Aldef]] (1703-1710) of the Reversionist faction. While there is no official prime-minister equivalent in the Miþuï, the reforms of 1711 vested the power of the Sovereign Szodan in the hitherto ceremonial legislative chamber; this allows for the Miþuï to appoint a President of the Realm’s General Staff. Brugen Aldef, secured the first election in 1711 and used his positions of power and influence to renegotiate the electoral process to allow a party sponsored by the Cult of the Sacred Detonation to run in those Bailiwicks they control in exchange for abstention from all non-tied votes.
The Miþuï holds its Speakers as its key figures. Prior to the 1711 Panopticon Reforms, Speakers wielded unclear and potentially limitless powers within the body, with figures like [[Doir Jen Merah]] and [[Brugen Aldef]] being notable for their unique aptitudes in forming coalitions and reshaping policy. The reforms vested authority in the Miþuï itself, allowing them to appoint the President of the Realm's General Staff from among its Speakers. Aldef, the first President, was keen to add elements outside of the direct purview of N&H doctrine and secured concessions for the [[Cult of the Sacred Detonation]] and popularized lottery elections.
 
As the Confederation's supreme tool of government, the Miþuï grants its Speakers the right to decide their own means of election by a plurality vote. When elections do occur, it often results in the Miþuï deeming themselves the sole electors to then reelect itself, minus any retirees or unproductive deviants. During times of particular political deadlock, there have been regional lottery-elections in which the Community of the Bailiwick nominates a pool of candidates to be randomly selected to bring new blood into the political landscape. These lottery elections are particularly frequent in the governorates of Sutherland and Asantelian.   
 
== Panopticon ==
Since 1704, the Miþuï has held the [[Commission for the Panopticon]], spurring revolutionary reforms in the confederations that empowered them within the Confederation and the Union, at the cost of massive reliance on maintaining the Commission. The Mithui has audited itself biennially since 1716, and routinely surrenders to superior auditing bodies upon request.


==Governments==
The Miþuï holds a unique right to choose its own election process. While it is typical to simply re-elect incumbent members, regional lottery-elections can introduce new voices. This system, while ensuring stability, can sometimes lead to stagnation during extended periods without Speakership lotteries.Following the reforms, years of stability under Aldef were marked by legislative stagnation. He then called for a lottery election in 1722, leading to a surge of new platforms and political cliques. This period also saw the formation of factions advocating for increased autonomy at the bailiwick level, although these efforts were ultimately suppressed.
For the 11 years that followed the reforms, Speakers maintained the status quo under Brugen Aldef's Presidency. The stability of this period also bred stagnation in the Confederation, as it re-calibrated itself to embody the primary mechanisms of the Panopticon over the union-state, leading its foremost leaders to call on Aldef to rally support for a lottery election, in which the Mithui would elect its seats from among a slate of curated and varied candidates. The political cliques that formed around these mostly-new Speakers in 1722 nearly tripled the number of platforms advertised on official Mithui voting boards and led to the first tentative efforts to secure coalitions.


[[Category:Sovereign Confederation]][[Category:Government]]
In only 50 years, the Speaker's role in the Miþuï has undergone significant transformations. From individual power to overseeing the Panopticon and navigating complex political landscapes, Speakers play a crucial role in shaping the Confederation as the Miþuï itself continues to evolve alongside its Speakers.
[[Category:Sovereign Confederation]]
[[Category:Government]]

Latest revision as of 16:04, 12 March 2024

One of the notoriously cramped chambers of the Mithui.

The Miþuï (also "Mithui") is the supreme legislature of the Sovereign Confederation. Although their membership has no set legal limit, the chamber has hosted 90 seats as of 1711. Since 1704, the Miþuï has overseen the influential Panopticon Commission, requiring significant resources but empowering the Confederation and the Union. The Miþuï regularly audits itself and submits to external scrutiny, demonstrating its commitment to transparency. The Praeta word "miþuï" translates to congress in Istvnistani or, more literally, "together-path".

Since its covert construction was completed in 1716, the Miþuï Building has towered over the sparse skyline of Underwall's central district as a remarkable feat in propaganda operations.
Party Abbr. Seats

Reversionist Unity Front

RUF 40

Sovereign and Humanist Party

S&H 41

Cult of the Sacred Detonation*

CSD 9

Speakers

The Miþuï holds its Speakers as its key figures. Prior to the 1711 Panopticon Reforms, Speakers wielded unclear and potentially limitless powers within the body, with figures like Doir Jen Merah and Brugen Aldef being notable for their unique aptitudes in forming coalitions and reshaping policy. The reforms vested authority in the Miþuï itself, allowing them to appoint the President of the Realm's General Staff from among its Speakers. Aldef, the first President, was keen to add elements outside of the direct purview of N&H doctrine and secured concessions for the Cult of the Sacred Detonation and popularized lottery elections.

The Miþuï holds a unique right to choose its own election process. While it is typical to simply re-elect incumbent members, regional lottery-elections can introduce new voices. This system, while ensuring stability, can sometimes lead to stagnation during extended periods without Speakership lotteries.Following the reforms, years of stability under Aldef were marked by legislative stagnation. He then called for a lottery election in 1722, leading to a surge of new platforms and political cliques. This period also saw the formation of factions advocating for increased autonomy at the bailiwick level, although these efforts were ultimately suppressed.

In only 50 years, the Speaker's role in the Miþuï has undergone significant transformations. From individual power to overseeing the Panopticon and navigating complex political landscapes, Speakers play a crucial role in shaping the Confederation as the Miþuï itself continues to evolve alongside its Speakers.

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