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Confederate States of America

Formed in 1861, the Confederate States of America or CSA for short. More commonly referred to as the Confederacy,  is a Representative Democracy or Republic made up of 13 independent states that self govern their own people and territories with elected Governments of their own. The CSA makes up territory in the East Southern half of North America directly above the Caribbean. Though each States has its own Territory and Government, answering to the Federal Government that has semi control over the states and mainly keeps all states friendly towards one another and regulates said individual governments. 13 Amendments have been made to the original signing of the Constitution. The Federal Government is made up of the Executive Branch(President and Presidential Cabinet including other federal departments), Legislative Branch(containing elected representatives for each state), and the Judicial Branch(Containing the Supreme Court). States currently within the confederacy include, Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas. States depending on location but generally are very industrialized in cities but outside of such are very heavily dependent on agriculture, mainly Cotton and Tobacco. The Confederacy is the world's leading crop supplier. 

Flag of the Confederate States of America

Great Seal of the Confederacy

Motto:
"Deo Vindice" (Latin)
"Under God, our Vindicator" (English)

Anthem: “God save the South”

Capital: Richmond, VA

Government:

Executive:
President Christian Demond
Vice President Ted Cruz
Secretary of State Church Monroe
Secretary of Treasury Richard Smith
Secretary of War Chase Miles
Secretary of Interstate relations Grant Hudson
Secretary of Environment Johnathan Amston
Secretary of Interior Donald Trump
Secretary of Agriculture Hunter Monroe

Judicial: 
Judiciary is handled by individual states, state supreme courts are highest law of land in which they hold sovereignty over 
Any case that may precede such rulings by courts can be handled directly by the legislative branch to put forth by vote in both houses

Legislative:
The Legislative Branch of the Confederate States of America consists of the Congress of the Confederacy. Made up of two houses both being nonpartisan. The lower house being the House of Representatives and the upper house being the Senate. The lower house is made up of 140 representatives that is may increased based on a census every 10 years held in the. Each state provinces representatives based on their population. C.S.A. The Senate is made up of 26 senators, two from each of the Confederate States 

General Information:

States:
Though the Confederate States consisting of currently thirteen states, with Kentucky being the newest added State. Three other territories(Arizona, New Mexico, and Maryland) are apart of the Confederacy as well. Each competing to be the next State to be admitted. Congress’s first vote will be to allow Maryland to be admitted and then it will be sent to the States, each to vote and then submit their results to the President and as such will be signed off to join the rest. While Arizona and New Mexico are going through either political dispute or do not have enough population to be admitted.

Economy:
The economics of the confederate states are mostly cotton and other agricultural based resources. While they lack a lot of industry, the confederate states are well equipped in agricultural standpoints. Though plans for building new factories and industrializing the nation are being brought up, this shift is coming from citizens worries of losing their cultural identity and the feelings of being independent for manufacturing is on the rise. 

Infrastructure:
Roads constructed but not many with cars, main source of transportation is Railroads which have been constructed all over. Telephone poles were recently started to be constructed for mass communication around the nation. Nation has full power everywhere though attempts to make a more energy efficient electrical plants are on the standstill. 

Religion:
The Confederate States by the 1st Amendment is a secular state and all citizens have freedom to worship whatever religion they so choose. Though Christianity is the majority of the population and the government is heavily influenced on Christian Ideals, all politicians currently within Congress are faithful christians. 89% of the population is a practicing Christian or identifies as such.  

Commerce and Government Financing:
Each State operates their own Monetary system and currency but follow rules guidelines set forth by the Federal Government which monitors and regulates each state through the Interstate Monetary and Revenue Service(IMRS). Though each state operates their own currency, the official currency of the Union as a whole is the Confederate Dollar, which has such a high value and trade in due to its little printage and usage throughout the Confederacy. Said Confederate Dollar is only used mainly for government usage and to be used by individual citizens who trade in state issued dollars for a dollar accepted in all states. When used in states, extra fines are paid for using any currency other than your state issued. The Federal Government collects tax through the States as a whole rather than the individual. States collect tax from their citizens(Income Tax, Sales Tax, depending on state of residency), and the States give percentage to Federal Government.

Military:
The Armed Forces of the Confederate States is made up of four branches. Which include: Confederate Army, Confederate Navy, Confederate Air Force (All three being Federally ran), and State Defense Forces(Each state operating their own). The Confederate Army, being the main Armed Forces of the Confederacy made up of ground forces which are trained in one of three Armed Services Training Centers(Boot Camps) for a Ten week period. Then Receive Specialization Training(MOS Training)(Time Depending on MOS). Confederate Navy, being the main Naval Forces of the Confederacy, the Navy being comprised of the Sailors and Defense Forces as well as the Naval Marines. The Confederate Navy currently operates on Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers, and South Dakota Class Battleships.(Plans for Aircraft Carriers are underway though at undisclosed location). Confederate Air Force, being the main branch for providing Military Air Assaults, Recovery, and Reconnaissance. Currently Operating F-18s’ and F-22s’. As well as UH-60 Chinooks, and UH-47 Blackhawks. As well as “Reaper” Surveillance Drones. 

Culture and Patriotism:
Confederate Culture is deeply rooted in Southern Tradition, heavily influenced by Christianity, all businesses are even closed on Sundays for Church and prayer. Most popular music is country which is always top of the billboard 100. Most citizens will not use items made or produced in other countries. Patriotism is heavy and rallies can be found everywhere weekly in support of the country. Government support is at an all time high standing at 98% following the recent election of President Demond, while on the other hand his Predecessor had an all time low record of 74% Approval rating. Citizens often dress in fancier clothes, especially on the weekends. In other regards casual working clothes are in use. Biggest pass time for the average citizen is watching football or going to the rodeo. Though many eat healthy it is a regular tradition to have fried chicken and grains such as corn bread on Sunday.

Foreign Relations: 
State affairs in regards to the Confederacy is pretty healthy, recently President Demond has opened up foreign relations. Traditionally the C.S.A was isolationist, but to help the development of the nation and modernizing other aspects. Starting up the State affairs was a campaign promise, one he indeeded to keep. As such, relations with countries such as the Republic of France or the Regime has opened up and treaties for economic benefits of the Confederacy has begun. While countries such as MoG[Corp] which borders the Confederacy to the south has reached out. Relations with the newly founded Nova Empire to the north has begun underway. With the Border dispute between the two nations(Missouri and Kentucky) on who has claim to Governance over the area, the Missouri-Kentucky Compromise was signed which gave the land of Missouri to Nova and Kentucky a territory of the Confederacy to be admitted as a State. 

(Will be updated every week)

[AwesomeNova]

Message from President Frank Höckert:

The Confederate States of America is recognized as a sovereign state by the United States of America.

Edited December 16, 2017 by AwesomeNova

[Tali]

Message from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the Soviet Union:

government is heavily influenced on Christian Ideals

The Government of the Soviet Union is sadden that the C.S.A's government involves religion into their government decision. With this, we do not recognize the legitimacy of your government that uses religion to oppress the free workers. Any minority groups in the C.S.A that are affected by the oppressive religious ideals will be given refugee status inside the USSR. 

 

We also will enact sanctions against the C.S.A and forbid any trading between the USSR and the C.S.A. 

 

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1 hour ago, AwesomeNova said:

Message from President Frank Höckert:

The Confederate States of America is recognized as a sovereign state by the United States of America.

State Department of the Confederate States:

Official Statement from Secretary Monroe on behalf of the President 

"We thank the United States for their recognition of the Confederate States and look forward to a fruitful relationship between our two great nations."

4 minutes ago, Abigail Griffin said:

Message from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the Soviet Union:

 

 

The Government of the Soviet Union is sadden that the C.S.A's government involves religion into their government decision. With this, we do not recognize the legitimacy of your government that uses religion to oppress the free workers. Any minority groups in the C.S.A that are affected by the oppressive religious ideals will be given refugee status inside the USSR. 

 

We also will enact sanctions against the C.S.A and forbid any trading between the USSR and the C.S.A. 

 

State Department of the Confederate States:

Official Statement from Secretary Monroe

"We are saddened by the news from the USSR but are ok with the outcome due to the Confederacy's zero tolerance with any nations who refuse to trade with the C.S.A. based on government preferences. Even though the Confederacy frowns upon communism and their false ideals the C.S.A. would have still traded with USSR and as such hopes said government will reconsider and reach out to the State Department in hopes of fostering a future friendly relationship which I'm sure could prove valuable on both sides. Thank you and have a good day." 

[Tali]

4 hours ago, Tyrion Lannister said:

State Department of the Confederate States:

Official Statement from Secretary Monroe

"We are saddened by the news from the USSR but are ok with the outcome due to the Confederacy's zero tolerance with any nations who refuse to trade with the C.S.A. based on government preferences. Even though the Confederacy frowns upon communism and their false ideals the C.S.A. would have still traded with USSR and as such hopes said government will reconsider and reach out to the State Department in hopes of fostering a future friendly relationship which I'm sure could prove valuable on both sides. Thank you and have a good day." 

From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

 

Until the C.S.A shows evidence they will not use religious convictions to oppress minority groups of different faiths, LGBT members and doesn't infringe on the Woman's rights, the sanctions will stay, and the Kremlin will not start diplomatic relations.

[Tali]

From the Office of the General Secretary:

"I am pleased to state, that the USSR and the C.S.A have met and discussed each others issues. Once both concerns were calmed,  we created trade agreements, and I am here officially recognizing the C.S.A and their government."