France (Emancipation Map Game)

The Second French Empire was established in 1852 by Napoleon III, heir to Napoleon, who 37 years earlier was Emperor before being deposed by the foreign Coalition.

The Empire is undergoing democratic reforms, in the form of a new constitution, as the wishes of the Emperor.

France is a main power in the world scenario, and has recently placed Maximilian, of Austria, as Emperor of Mexico.

Military
The military of the Empire is one of the most powerful of its time, tracing its origin and discipline from the of Napoleon I. Currently it has around 500,000 regular soldiers, with mobilization authorized by law in the times of war or national emergency. Of these soldiers, 30,000 are currently assigned as Auxiliary Forces of the Mexican Empire. Also around 7,500 are crewmembers of the Imperial Navy or perform maintance duty on shipmakers. The recruitment for the army is simple, yet for full acceptance one needs to spend some time as a recruit in Algeria and Indochina. Training is also rigorous, with nothing but the best soldiers remaining.

Goverment
The goverment is divided, as in the constitutional project, in 4 powers: Executive, Legislative, Judiciary and Moderator.

The Executive is composed of the Prime Minister, chosen by the Emperor under advice of the Chamber of Deputies, and the Council of Ministers, chosen by the Prime Minister. At regional level is occupied by the Local Governor, apointed by the Emperor under advice of the local assembly.

The Legislative is composed of the Chamber of Deputies, elected under male universal suffrage each 4 years or when dissolved by the Emperor, it has 200 members, and the Senate, notable citizens chosen by the Emperor between the four most voted, with lifetime mandate if they so wish, it has 100 members and the Heir Presuntive of the Empire. At regional level is occupied by the Local Assembly, elected each 4 years or when dissolved by the local governor.

The Judiciary is composed of the Imperial Court of Justice, headed by the Emperor in the event of an national emergency, and occupied by 15 lifetime, if so they wish, apointed judges, chosen by the Emperor under advice of the Prime Minister and approval by the Senate; at regional level is occupied by the Regional Court of Justice, occupied by lifetime judges appointed by the Imperial Court judges from notable citizens.

The Moderator Power is occupied only by the Emperor, at national level. It is responsible for keeping the harmony between the powers, and so will not act unless requested by other powers or if seeing an abuse of power.

The national institutions have to right to dissolve local parliament and remove a local governor. They also may create or join regions.