Government Structure of The United Republics (Night of the Living Alternate History Map Game)

Basic Structure
The United Republics government is a United Kingdom Style  Union of Sovereignty with the structure of the United States (3 branches) with checks and balances from both the people and the individual nations. Note: all requirements will be waived for reasonable applicants the first 5 years of the UR.

Legislative Branch
A bicameral house. The first house is the Council of Representatives made of up delegates sent by the home country to represent their nation (many nations will do this based on political divisions of their own nation), the number of delegates based on the percentage of the population of member nations. Many members of this house hold similar positions in their home nation. The second house is a Senate. Each nation will be represented equally here, with the President of Internal Affairs presiding over this house, as well as the the first. The Council's terms last 1 year, and Senate terms last for 6, with one third of the senate being replaced every two years, allowing them to represent their nation with no fear of the president or prime minister.

Council Requirements: A term last 1 year Must have lived in "home" nation for 8 consecutive years Must be older than 25

Senate Requirements: A term lasts 6 years Must have lived in "home" nation for 10 consecutive years, and have governmental experience Must be older than 30

Executive Branch
Two main positions are included here. The first is the Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs. This position is the main representative when dealing with other nations, negotiating, and such events. The President of Internal Affairs, will do the same to resolve issues and discrepancies within the UR, help decided the best course of action. The President will never be the same nationality as the Prime Minister. Both terms will last 4 years...offset by 2 years.

The executive branch also includes many organizations including the army, space organization, and many more

War can only be declared by agreement of the Legislative Senate and both the President and Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Requirements: Term lasts 4 years, offset by 2 years to the President Must have lived in two nations of the UR for 5 years, and one for 10 consecutive Must have government experience Must be older than 32 Must not be same nationality as President. Cannot hold role in "home nation" government

President Requirements: Term lasts 4 years, offset by 2 years to the Prime Minister Must have lived in two nations of the UR for 5 years, and one for 10 consecutive Must have government experience Must be older than 32 Must not be same nationality as Prime Minister. Cannot hold role in "home nation" government.

Judicial Branch
Courts, both Civilian, Criminal, and Military