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	=== Democratic-Republican Coalition ===		=== Democratic-Republican Coalition ===

	''History and Backstory''		''History and Backstory'' <br>
	The Democratic-Republican Coalition, formed in 2124, was a response to the immense pressure and fragmentation caused by the catastrophic ashfall. While many heartland states of the traditional United States were overwhelmed and ~~some even~~ seceded, the states on the continent of New America on Elysium remained loyal, becoming the new stronghold of federal governance.		The Democratic-Republican Coalition, formed in 2124, was a response to the immense pressure and fragmentation caused by the catastrophic ashfall. While many heartland states of the traditional United States were overwhelmed and most seceded, the states on the continent of New America on Elysium remained loyal, becoming the new stronghold of federal governance.

	''Origins''		''Origins''<br>
	In the aftermath of the disaster, the Democratic and Republican parties in the New American States recognized the need for unity and strong governance to manage the crisis. As secessionist sentiments and chaos engulfed the Earth states, leaders from both parties put aside their historical differences to form a coalition that could effectively address the challenges at hand. This pragmatic decision led to the creation of the Democratic-Republican Coalition, combining the core values and strengths of both parties to create a resilient and adaptive political entity capable of steering New America through the crisis.		In the aftermath of the disaster, the Democratic and Republican parties in the New American States recognized the need for unity and strong governance to manage the crisis. As secessionist sentiments and chaos engulfed the Earth states, leaders from both parties put aside their historical differences to form a coalition that could effectively address the challenges at hand. This pragmatic decision led to the creation of the Democratic-Republican Coalition, combining the core values and strengths of both parties to create a resilient and adaptive political entity capable of steering New America through the crisis.

	''Core Beliefs''		''Core Beliefs''<br>
	The Democratic-Republican Coalition emphasizes a blend of civil liberties, social equality, and a mixed capitalist economy. They advocate for individual freedoms and a free market system but acknowledge the necessity of government intervention to ensure social justice and equity. This balanced approach allows them to address both economic growth and social welfare. The Coalition is skeptical of foreign interventions, preferring to focus on rebuilding and strengthening the internal structures of the United States. They believe that a strong, self-sufficient nation is the best defense against future crises.		The Democratic-Republican Coalition emphasizes a blend of civil liberties, social equality, and a mixed capitalist economy. They advocate for individual freedoms and a free market system but acknowledge the necessity of government intervention to ensure social justice and equity. This balanced approach allows them to address both economic growth and social welfare. The Coalition is skeptical of foreign interventions, preferring to focus on rebuilding and strengthening the internal structures of the United States. They believe that a strong, self-sufficient nation is the best defense against future crises.

	''Political Influence''		''Political Influence''<br>
	The Coalition quickly gained support in the New American States due to its moderate and practical policies. Its ability to provide stability and promote economic recovery during the challenging times following the ashfall endeared it to a wide range of voters. The Coalition’s commitment to balancing individual liberties with social responsibility resonated with both business leaders and the working class.		The Coalition quickly gained support in the New American States due to its moderate and practical policies. Its ability to provide stability and promote economic recovery during the challenging times following the ashfall endeared it to a wide range of voters. The Coalition’s commitment to balancing individual liberties with social responsibility resonated with both business leaders and the working class.

	=== New American Century Caucus ===		=== New American Century Caucus ===

	''History and Backstory''		''History and Backstory''<br>
	The New American Century Caucus (NACC) represents the progressive wing of New America’s political landscape, emerging from the union of the Progressive Party and H+ International.		The New American Century Caucus (NACC) represents the progressive wing of New America’s political landscape, emerging from the union of the Progressive Party and H+ International.

	''Origins''		''Origins''<br>
	~~In response~~ to the ~~ashfall and the subsequent societal upheaval~~, the Progressive Party and H+ International recognized the need for a unified front to champion their shared values of social justice, equity, and bodily autonomy rights. They formed the NACC to push for comprehensive reforms that would address the deep-rooted inequalities exacerbated by the disaster.		After the significant changes to the political system after Yellowstone, the Progressive Party and H+ International recognized the need for a unified front to champion their shared values of social justice, equity, and bodily autonomy rights. They formed the NACC to push for comprehensive reforms that would address the deep-rooted inequalities exacerbated by the disaster.

	''Core Beliefs''		''Core Beliefs''<br>
	The NACC is committed to civil liberties and social equity, advocating for a well-regulated mixed capitalist economy. They believe that government intervention is crucial to ensuring fair distribution of wealth and opportunities. The NACC also strongly supports bodily autonomy, promoting policies that protect individuals’ rights over their own bodies, including healthcare and technological enhancements. In terms of foreign policy, the NACC favors intervention based on the doctrine of the right to protect. They argue that the United States has a moral obligation to engage in foreign conflicts and crises to uphold human rights and democratic values globally.		The NACC is committed to civil liberties and social equity, advocating for a well-regulated mixed capitalist economy. They believe that government intervention is crucial to ensuring fair distribution of wealth and opportunities. The NACC also strongly supports bodily autonomy, promoting policies that protect individuals’ rights over their own bodies, including healthcare and technological enhancements. In terms of foreign policy, the NACC favors intervention based on the doctrine of the right to protect. They argue that the United States has a moral obligation to engage in foreign conflicts and crises to uphold human rights and democratic values globally.

	''Political Influence''		''Political Influence''<br>
	The NACC’s progressive platform attracted a diverse and passionate base, especially among younger voters and marginalized communities. Their emphasis on social equity, justice, and human rights positioned them as a forward-thinking alternative to the more centrist Democratic-Republican Coalition. Their interventionist stance also appealed to those who believed in the United States' potential for positive global influence.		The NACC’s progressive platform attracted a diverse and passionate base, especially among younger voters and marginalized communities. Their emphasis on social equity, justice, and human rights positioned them as a forward-thinking alternative to the more centrist Democratic-Republican Coalition. Their interventionist stance also appealed to those who believed in the United States' potential for positive global influence.

	=== American Homeland Party ===		=== American Homeland Party ===

	''History and Backstory''		''History and Backstory''<br>
	The American Homeland Party (AHP) emerged as a reactionary force to the upheavals following the ashfall, advocating for a focus on internal affairs and national security.		The American Homeland Party (AHP) emerged as a reactionary force to the upheavals following the ashfall, advocating for a focus on internal affairs and national security.

	''Origins''		''Origins''<br>
	The AHP was founded by individuals who felt that the United States had overextended itself and that the best way forward was to concentrate on the stability and security of the United States. The party drew support from those disillusioned by the Federal government’s handling of the crisis and fearful of further foreign entanglements.		The AHP was founded by individuals who felt that the United States had overextended itself and that the best way forward was to concentrate on the stability and security of the United States. The party drew support from those disillusioned by the Federal government’s handling of the crisis and fearful of further foreign entanglements.

	''Core Beliefs''		''Core Beliefs''<br>
	The AHP is strongly isolationist, opposing foreign interventions and entanglements. They believe that the United States should focus its resources on rebuilding and protecting its own interests. The party emphasizes national defense, local governance, and community resilience, advocating for policies that promote self-sufficiency and internal development.		The AHP is strongly isolationist, opposing foreign interventions and entanglements. They believe that the United States should focus its resources on rebuilding and protecting its own interests. The party emphasizes national defense, local governance, and community resilience, advocating for policies that promote self-sufficiency and internal development.

	''Political Influence''		''Political Influence''
	The AHP quickly gained a foothold among citizens who prioritized security and self-reliance. Their platform of isolationism and internal focus resonated particularly with rural and less urbanized areas~~, where the impacts of the ashfall were keenly felt and external threats were viewed with suspicion~~. The AHP’s stance on minimizing foreign interventions also appealed to those wary of overextending the nation’s resources.		The AHP quickly gained a foothold among citizens who prioritized security and self-reliance. Their platform of isolationism and internal focus resonated particularly with rural and less urbanized areas. The AHP’s stance on minimizing foreign interventions also appealed to those wary of overextending the nation’s resources.

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	* ~~120~~ senators		* 128 senators
	* 1036 representatives		* 1036 representatives
	* 8 non-voting members		* 8 non-voting members

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	''Political Influence''		''Political Influence''
	The AHP quickly gained a foothold among citizens who prioritized security and self-reliance. Their platform of isolationism and internal focus resonated particularly with rural and less urbanized areas, where the impacts of the ashfall were keenly felt and external threats were viewed with suspicion. The AHP’s stance on minimizing foreign interventions also appealed to those wary of overextending the nation’s resources.		The AHP quickly gained a foothold among citizens who prioritized security and self-reliance. Their platform of isolationism and internal focus resonated particularly with rural and less urbanized areas, where the impacts of the ashfall were keenly felt and external threats were viewed with suspicion. The AHP’s stance on minimizing foreign interventions also appealed to those wary of overextending the nation’s resources.

	~~=== Samuel Winters’ Influence ===~~

	Samuel Winters’ leadership was pivotal in the transition period following the ashfall. As a native of the New American States, he was a unifying figure who garnered widespread support across the loyal states. His diplomatic skills and vision for a united future were crucial in the formation of the new political landscape.

	Winters recognized the necessity of relinquishing claims to the secessionist states and focusing on a shared future. His stewardship through the Constitutional Convention and the signing of the New Treaty of New York repaired the foundation of the United States, allowing for the emergence of distinct political parties that each embodied different aspects of his legacy: unity and pragmatism in the Democratic-Republican Coalition, progressive reform in the New American Century Caucus, and self-reliance in the American Homeland Party.

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	The NACC’s progressive platform attracted a diverse and passionate base, especially among younger voters and marginalized communities. Their emphasis on social equity, justice, and human rights positioned them as a forward-thinking alternative to the more centrist Democratic-Republican Coalition. Their interventionist stance also appealed to those who believed in the United States' potential for positive global influence.		The NACC’s progressive platform attracted a diverse and passionate base, especially among younger voters and marginalized communities. Their emphasis on social equity, justice, and human rights positioned them as a forward-thinking alternative to the more centrist Democratic-Republican Coalition. Their interventionist stance also appealed to those who believed in the United States' potential for positive global influence.

	== American Homeland Party ==		=== American Homeland Party ===

	''History and Backstory''		''History and Backstory''
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	The AHP quickly gained a foothold among citizens who prioritized security and self-reliance. Their platform of isolationism and internal focus resonated particularly with rural and less urbanized areas, where the impacts of the ashfall were keenly felt and external threats were viewed with suspicion. The AHP’s stance on minimizing foreign interventions also appealed to those wary of overextending the nation’s resources.		The AHP quickly gained a foothold among citizens who prioritized security and self-reliance. Their platform of isolationism and internal focus resonated particularly with rural and less urbanized areas, where the impacts of the ashfall were keenly felt and external threats were viewed with suspicion. The AHP’s stance on minimizing foreign interventions also appealed to those wary of overextending the nation’s resources.

	== Samuel Winters’ Influence ==		=== Samuel Winters’ Influence ===

	Samuel Winters’ leadership was pivotal in the transition period following the ashfall. As a native of the New American States, he was a unifying figure who garnered widespread support across the loyal states. His diplomatic skills and vision for a united future were crucial in the formation of the new political landscape.		Samuel Winters’ leadership was pivotal in the transition period following the ashfall. As a native of the New American States, he was a unifying figure who garnered widespread support across the loyal states. His diplomatic skills and vision for a united future were crucial in the formation of the new political landscape.

	Winters recognized the necessity of relinquishing claims to the secessionist states and focusing on a shared future. His stewardship through the Constitutional Convention and the signing of the New Treaty of New York repaired the foundation of the United States, allowing for the emergence of distinct political parties that each embodied different aspects of his legacy: unity and pragmatism in the Democratic-Republican Coalition, progressive reform in the New American Century Caucus, and self-reliance in the American Homeland Party.		Winters recognized the necessity of relinquishing claims to the secessionist states and focusing on a shared future. His stewardship through the Constitutional Convention and the signing of the New Treaty of New York repaired the foundation of the United States, allowing for the emergence of distinct political parties that each embodied different aspects of his legacy: unity and pragmatism in the Democratic-Republican Coalition, progressive reform in the New American Century Caucus, and self-reliance in the American Homeland Party.

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	The U.S. Congress, established by the Constitution and first convened in 1789, replaced the Congress of the Confederation in its legislative role. Congress members typically belong to one of several parties, often forming coalitions. The rise of coalition politics is largely attributed to campaign finance laws embedded in the Constitution. All private campaign financing is banned, with both state and federal elections publicly funded. This system, combined with open primaries and initial funding based on collecting enough signatures to register, supports numerous political parties and leads to coalition politics to pass legislation.		The U.S. Congress, established by the Constitution and first convened in 1789, replaced the Congress of the Confederation in its legislative role. Congress members typically belong to one of several parties, often forming coalitions. The rise of coalition politics is largely attributed to campaign finance laws embedded in the Constitution. All private campaign financing is banned, with both state and federal elections publicly funded. This system, combined with open primaries and initial funding based on collecting enough signatures to register, supports numerous political parties and leads to coalition politics to pass legislation.

			==Political Groups==

			=== Democratic-Republican Coalition ===

			''History and Backstory''
			The Democratic-Republican Coalition, formed in 2124, was a response to the immense pressure and fragmentation caused by the catastrophic ashfall. While many heartland states of the traditional United States were overwhelmed and some even seceded, the states on the continent of New America on Elysium remained loyal, becoming the new stronghold of federal governance.

			''Origins''
			In the aftermath of the disaster, the Democratic and Republican parties in the New American States recognized the need for unity and strong governance to manage the crisis. As secessionist sentiments and chaos engulfed the Earth states, leaders from both parties put aside their historical differences to form a coalition that could effectively address the challenges at hand. This pragmatic decision led to the creation of the Democratic-Republican Coalition, combining the core values and strengths of both parties to create a resilient and adaptive political entity capable of steering New America through the crisis.

			''Core Beliefs''
			The Democratic-Republican Coalition emphasizes a blend of civil liberties, social equality, and a mixed capitalist economy. They advocate for individual freedoms and a free market system but acknowledge the necessity of government intervention to ensure social justice and equity. This balanced approach allows them to address both economic growth and social welfare. The Coalition is skeptical of foreign interventions, preferring to focus on rebuilding and strengthening the internal structures of the United States. They believe that a strong, self-sufficient nation is the best defense against future crises.

			''Political Influence''
			The Coalition quickly gained support in the New American States due to its moderate and practical policies. Its ability to provide stability and promote economic recovery during the challenging times following the ashfall endeared it to a wide range of voters. The Coalition’s commitment to balancing individual liberties with social responsibility resonated with both business leaders and the working class.

			=== New American Century Caucus ===

			''History and Backstory''
			The New American Century Caucus (NACC) represents the progressive wing of New America’s political landscape, emerging from the union of the Progressive Party and H+ International.

			''Origins''
			In response to the ashfall and the subsequent societal upheaval, the Progressive Party and H+ International recognized the need for a unified front to champion their shared values of social justice, equity, and bodily autonomy rights. They formed the NACC to push for comprehensive reforms that would address the deep-rooted inequalities exacerbated by the disaster.

			''Core Beliefs''
			The NACC is committed to civil liberties and social equity, advocating for a well-regulated mixed capitalist economy. They believe that government intervention is crucial to ensuring fair distribution of wealth and opportunities. The NACC also strongly supports bodily autonomy, promoting policies that protect individuals’ rights over their own bodies, including healthcare and technological enhancements. In terms of foreign policy, the NACC favors intervention based on the doctrine of the right to protect. They argue that the United States has a moral obligation to engage in foreign conflicts and crises to uphold human rights and democratic values globally.

			''Political Influence''
			The NACC’s progressive platform attracted a diverse and passionate base, especially among younger voters and marginalized communities. Their emphasis on social equity, justice, and human rights positioned them as a forward-thinking alternative to the more centrist Democratic-Republican Coalition. Their interventionist stance also appealed to those who believed in the United States' potential for positive global influence.

			== American Homeland Party ==

			''History and Backstory''
			The American Homeland Party (AHP) emerged as a reactionary force to the upheavals following the ashfall, advocating for a focus on internal affairs and national security.

			''Origins''
			The AHP was founded by individuals who felt that the United States had overextended itself and that the best way forward was to concentrate on the stability and security of the United States. The party drew support from those disillusioned by the Federal government’s handling of the crisis and fearful of further foreign entanglements.

			''Core Beliefs''
			The AHP is strongly isolationist, opposing foreign interventions and entanglements. They believe that the United States should focus its resources on rebuilding and protecting its own interests. The party emphasizes national defense, local governance, and community resilience, advocating for policies that promote self-sufficiency and internal development.

			''Political Influence''
			The AHP quickly gained a foothold among citizens who prioritized security and self-reliance. Their platform of isolationism and internal focus resonated particularly with rural and less urbanized areas, where the impacts of the ashfall were keenly felt and external threats were viewed with suspicion. The AHP’s stance on minimizing foreign interventions also appealed to those wary of overextending the nation’s resources.

			== Samuel Winters’ Influence ==

			Samuel Winters’ leadership was pivotal in the transition period following the ashfall. As a native of the New American States, he was a unifying figure who garnered widespread support across the loyal states. His diplomatic skills and vision for a united future were crucial in the formation of the new political landscape.

			Winters recognized the necessity of relinquishing claims to the secessionist states and focusing on a shared future. His stewardship through the Constitutional Convention and the signing of the New Treaty of New York repaired the foundation of the United States, allowing for the emergence of distinct political parties that each embodied different aspects of his legacy: unity and pragmatism in the Democratic-Republican Coalition, progressive reform in the New American Century Caucus, and self-reliance in the American Homeland Party.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The '''United States Congress''' is the legislature of the federal government of the United States. It is bicameral, composed of a lower body, the House of Representatives, and an upper body, the Senate. It meets in the U.S. Capitol in Columbia. Senators and representatives are chosen through direct election using ranked choice, though vacancies in the Senate may be filled by a governor's appointment. Congress has 1176 voting members: 120 senators and 1036 representatives. The U.S. vice president has a vote in the Senate only when senators are evenly divided. The House of Representatives has six non-voting members.		The '''United States Congress''' is the legislature of the federal government of the United States. It is bicameral, composed of a lower body, the House of Representatives, and an upper body, the Senate. It meets in the U.S. Capitol in Columbia. Senators and representatives are chosen through direct election using ranked choice, though vacancies in the Senate may be filled by a governor's appointment. Congress has 1176 voting members: 120 senators and 1036 representatives. The U.S. vice president has a vote in the Senate only when senators are evenly divided. The House of Representatives has six non-voting members.

			Congress convenes for a two-year term, commencing every other January. Elections are held every even-numbered year on Election Day. The members of the House of Representatives are elected for the two-year term of a Congress. The Reapportionment Act established that there be 1036 representatives, and the Uniform Congressional Redistricting Act requires that they be elected from single-member constituencies or districts. It is also required that the congressional districts be apportioned among states by population every ten years using the U.S. census results, provided that each state has at least one congressional representative. Redistricting is conducted by a non-partisan nation board adhering to strict criteria. The Senate has 28 'State' Senators and another 100 allocated on the basis of population, elected to a six year term.

			Article One of the U.S. Constitution requires that members of Congress must be at least 25 years old for the House and at least 30 years old for the U.S. Senate, be a citizen of the U.S. for two years for the House and four years for the Senate, and be an inhabitant of the state which they represent. Members in both chambers may stand for re-election an unlimited number of times.

			The U.S. Congress, established by the Constitution and first convened in 1789, replaced the Congress of the Confederation in its legislative role. Congress members typically belong to one of several parties, often forming coalitions. The rise of coalition politics is largely attributed to campaign finance laws embedded in the Constitution. All private campaign financing is banned, with both state and federal elections publicly funded. This system, combined with open primaries and initial funding based on collecting enough signatures to register, supports numerous political parties and leads to coalition politics to pass legislation.

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	! [[President pro tempore of the United States Senate\|President pro tempore of the Senate]]		! [[President pro tempore of the United States Senate\|President pro tempore of the Senate]]
	\| [[Choi Sung-min]] (DRC)<br>since January 3, 2277		\| Choi Sung-min (DRC)<br>since January 3, 2277
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	! [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives\|Speaker of the House]]		! [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives\|Speaker of the House]]
	\| [[ Jamal Washington]] (DRC)<br>since January 3, 2324		\| Jamal Washington (DRC)<br>since January 3, 2324
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	! [[Senate Majority Leader]]		! [[Senate Majority Leader]]
	\| [[Daniel Redcloud]] (DRC)<br>since January 3, 2324		\| Daniel Redcloud (DRC)<br>since January 3, 2324
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	! [[Senate Minority Leader]]		! [[Senate Minority Leader]]
	\| [[Shin Woo-jin]] (NACC)<br>since January 3, 2324		\| Shin Woo-jin (NACC)<br>since January 3, 2324
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	! [[House Majority Leader]]		! [[House Majority Leader]]

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The '''United States Congress''' is the legislature of the federal government of the United States. It is bicameral, composed of a lower body, the House of Representatives, and an upper body, the Senate. It meets in the U.S. Capitol in Columbia. Senators and representatives are chosen through direct election using ranked choice, though vacancies in the Senate may be filled by a governor's appointment. Congress has 1176 voting members: 120 senators and 1036 representatives. The U.S. vice president has a vote in the Senate only when senators are evenly divided. The House of Representatives has six non-voting members.		The '''United States Congress''' is the legislature of the federal government of the United States. It is bicameral, composed of a lower body, the House of Representatives, and an upper body, the Senate. It meets in the U.S. Capitol in Columbia. Senators and representatives are chosen through direct election using ranked choice, though vacancies in the Senate may be filled by a governor's appointment. Congress has 1176 voting members: 120 senators and 1036 representatives. The U.S. vice president has a vote in the Senate only when senators are evenly divided. The House of Representatives has six non-voting members.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The '''United States Congress''' is the legislature of the federal government of the United States. It is bicameral, composed of a lower body, the House of Representatives, and an upper body, the Senate. It meets in the U.S. Capitol in ~~Washington, D.C~~. Senators and representatives are chosen through direct election, though vacancies in the Senate may be filled by a governor's appointment. Congress~~[b]~~ has ~~535~~ voting members: ~~100~~ senators and ~~435~~ representatives. The U.S. vice president has a vote in the Senate only when senators are evenly divided. The House of Representatives has six non-voting members.~~[6]~~		The '''United States Congress''' is the legislature of the federal government of the United States. It is bicameral, composed of a lower body, the House of Representatives, and an upper body, the Senate. It meets in the U.S. Capitol in Columbia. Senators and representatives are chosen through direct election using ranked choice, though vacancies in the Senate may be filled by a governor's appointment. Congress has 1176 voting members: 120 senators and 1036 representatives. The U.S. vice president has a vote in the Senate only when senators are evenly divided. The House of Representatives has six non-voting members.