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== Politics ==
== Politics ==
There are three levels of government in Thorway; The National Government, The region governments and the Local Governments.
Thorway is a constitutional monarchy.


===Federal Government===
Executive authority is exercised on behalf of the monarch by the prime minister and other cabinet ministers who head departments. The cabinet, including the Prime Minister, and other ministers collectively make up the government. These ministers are responsible to Reiksdagi (the Thorwegian Parliament), the legislative body, which is traditionally considered to be supreme (that is, able to legislate on any matter and not bound by decisions of its predecessors).
The Federal parliament is called the high council, and have 179 members elected for a 4 year term. The Monarch is the head of state. The Head of Government is elected by the parliament, and approved by the monarch.


===Executive===
The Reiksdagi is the national legislature. It has the ultimate legislative authority according to the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty. Parliament consists of 131 members elected by proportional majority. Parliamentary elections are held at least every four years, but it is within the powers of the Prime Minister to call one at his discretion before this period has elapsed. On a vote of no confidence the parliament may force a single minister or the entire government to resign.
The Monarch, alongside with The Government performs the executive functions of Thorway. The Prime Minister is elected by parliament, and approved by the Monarch. The Ministers are elected by the Prime Minister and approved by the Monarch.
 
===Legislative===
A democracy can not exist without the legislative branch. The National Parliament performs the legislative functions of Thorway, and the National Parliament is unicameral. It has 179 members elected in free elections.
 
===Judiciary===
Thorway has an independent and highly professional judiciary. The constitution ensures the independence of the judiciary from Government and Parliament, in providing that judges shall only take into account the laws of the kingdom.


=== Politics ===
=== Politics ===

Revision as of 22:28, 6 January 2016

The Kingdom of Thorway
Kingreiki Thorvegi
Flag of Thorway
Flag
Anthem: Solis Øy
Capital
and largest city
Halmishamn
Official languagesThorwegian, Dænsk
DemonymThorwegian
GovernmentConstitutional Monarchy
• King
Malthe X
• Primeminister
Niels Henningsen
Area
• Total
76,808 km2 (29,656 sq mi)
Population
• 2016 estimate
8,5 Mill
CurrencyThorwegian Krone (TKR)
Time zoneEastern Internatian Time (UTC+2)
• Summer (DST)
Eastern Internatian Summer Time (UTC+3)
Date formatDD/MM/YYYY
Drives on theright
Calling code+70
Internet TLD.th

Thorway (Thorwegian: Thorveg) is a country in Outernatia. Thorway's neighbour to the south is Jhe Freeh. Thorway is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government.

Politics

Thorway is a constitutional monarchy.

Executive authority is exercised on behalf of the monarch by the prime minister and other cabinet ministers who head departments. The cabinet, including the Prime Minister, and other ministers collectively make up the government. These ministers are responsible to Reiksdagi (the Thorwegian Parliament), the legislative body, which is traditionally considered to be supreme (that is, able to legislate on any matter and not bound by decisions of its predecessors).

The Reiksdagi is the national legislature. It has the ultimate legislative authority according to the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty. Parliament consists of 131 members elected by proportional majority. Parliamentary elections are held at least every four years, but it is within the powers of the Prime Minister to call one at his discretion before this period has elapsed. On a vote of no confidence the parliament may force a single minister or the entire government to resign.

Politics

  • Freedom of Speech: YES
  • Freedom of Religion: YES all religions are allowed, and the people are free to follow any religion.
  • Church and State: DIVIDED
  • Gay Marriage: Allowed.
  • Gay Adoption: Allowed.
  • Abortion: Allowed.
  • Death Penalty: NO
  • Nuclear Weapons: None, and the law states that no WMDs shall ever be allowed in Thorway.
  • Gun rights: Civilians are not allowed to carry guns.
  • Freedom of Press: YES
  • Right to protest: A protest must be approved by the Police.
  • Minimum Driving age: 18
  • Voting age: 16
  • Age of candidacy: 18
  • Smoking age: 18
  • Marriageable age: 18
  • Drinking age: 18
  • Age of Consent: 15
  • Age of Criminal responsibility: 12
  • Age of Majority: 18
  • Tax: Low income: 26%, Middle Income 45%, High Income 60%

Education

Education in Thorway is compulsory for children aged approximately 6-16. The school years up to the age of fifteen/sixteen are known as The Public School. About 82% of young people take further education in addition to this. Government-funded education is free of charge and open to everyone. During secondary and higher education, the students are offered a bursary, called The State's Educational Support.

Healthcare

Thorway has a Universal Healthcare. Every citizen is covered by the National Health Insurance, and doesn't have to pay for any treatment. The Small clinics are covered by the municipalities, while the hospitals are covered by the state. The National Health Insurance doesn't cover treatment in private hospitals.

Thorway in ISC

Edition Artist Title Place Points Semi Points
9th Friðrik Dór "Nóttin Svört" 11 82 5 76
10th Katharine McPhee "Don't Forget Me" Failed to qualify 21 57
41st Christopher "Tulips" Failed to qualify 22 24
42nd Veronica Maggio "Måndagsbarn" Failed to qualify 18 42
43nd Alina Devecerski Flytta på dej