Frenzy
| The Frenzy | |
 Coat of arms of the Frenzy | |
 Composition of the Frenzy | |
| Motto | Peace Through Talking |
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| Formation | 24 Grunil 1494 |
| Type | Unicameral national legislature |
| Headquarters | Lindstrom City, Natopia |
| Membership | Representatives |
| Chancellor | Clara Waffel-Paine |
The Frenzy is the unicameral legislature of Natopia. It was first convened as the Grand Natopian Senate on 24 Grunil 1494. After a few years of the senate's quick actions being referred to as a legislative frenzy the legislature was formally renamed the Legislative Frenzy on 12 Liebluary 1500. Members have historically been called senators, legates, Members of Royal Frenzy, frenzors, and currently representatives.
Composition
It is composed of no more than two representatives from each of Natopia's demesnes. Each demesne decides on its own how to select its representatives. A Chancellor is elected by a simple majority to preside and serves as Natopia's head of government, and a Speaker can be appointed by the Chancellor to preside as well.
The Frenzy is currently composed of 40 Representatives, 2 from each of Natopia's twenty demesnes. The Caprine Code protects the right for each demesne to select its own Representative as it wishes. Several demesnes are united as unions, forming blocs as represented in the chart. Traditionally, each bloc of representatives yield their votes and allow only the senior Representative to cast a vote.
Authority
All legislative authority in Natopia is derived from the Frenzy which amends and adds sections to the Caprine Code, Natopia's combined legal code and constitution.
Library of Law
The Library of Law is maintained by the Chancellor (usually delegated to the Speaker) and holds a record of all laws passed or failed, as well as transcripts of all debates, copies of all treaties passed by the Frenzy, as well as all Resolutions.
History
The Frenzy is Natopia's oldest legal institution, existing during and between periods of republican and monarchist governments. It was originally known as the Grand Natopian Senate, until it was remarked that bills and debates moved so quickly through the senate that it was a 'legislative frenzy.' The name was quickly codified as the official name of the legislature. Rules and procedures in the Frenzy are still such that bills can move through quickly, although certain procedures such as a mandatory 24 hour debate period, have been introduced to prevent corruption.
Imperial Conference
The Imperial Conference was originally established as a lower house to complement the Frenzy. After years of deadlock and stagnation, the Imperial Conference was reduced to a public political forum where all residents can voice their political opinions and suggest laws. The Chancellor or Speaker are charged with keeping order in the Conference chambers, which are left open to the public every day. A live feed of the Conference chamber is carried on the Natopian-Satellite Public Affairs Network (N-SPAN4) so that any public comments are (theoretically) heard by the nation.
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