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As an eCountry, the eUK is organised and run by its government. Have you ever wanted to know more about what makes up the government, or why certain positions exists? This guide should help you to understand.



Government Structure

The government structure is divided into three different roles. First, there is Congress. Congress members are elected on the 25th of each month for different regions and act as the legislative branch of government and vote on all major issues that face the British government and the eUK which includes but is not limited to the government budget, wars and natural enemies. Next is the government branch which consists of ministers for different departments who are appointed by the Country President who is elected each month on the 5th. An extension and the final part of the government structure is congressional advisors who are experienced and valued members and provide assistance and advice to the ministers. These advisors are appointed by Congress from a selection of nominated candidates. Congress, ministers and the congressional advisors all work together in order to benefit the eUK and make sure that this country is the best that it can be.

Current Government Structure

Office of the President - Kevy Shabado
Minister of Home Affairs - Talon Karrde
Minister of Foreign Affairs - Thatcher/Temujin94
Minister of Defence - Kdoggroundtwo
Minister of Recruitment - N/A
Minister of Legislative Affairs - Valorum
Minister of Finance - Emergy Maxfell
Minister without Portfolio - Iain Keers

Introduction to Ministries

Each of the ministries has a specific role and function. Most of the time, their function is obvious but sometimes, you might want to know something more about what the role involves. If you are interested in running for office, you'll need to know. That's why we've written this article. It will help you to understand the role and to understand more about government politics. We've given each ministry a specific section.

Office of the President



The Office of the President isn't the official title. The official title is Country President or, in the case of eUK, it's the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is the elected head of the government decided by a popular vote on the 5th of every month. The Country President is responsible for the appointment of ministers as well as the creation of any new ministries that he/she so wishes. The Country President also has the power to attack regions and can veto legislation if he considers it especially damaging and dangerous. Unlike the other ministers, this is the only office that is officially elected by the people and is held to account by the voting population. Being Country President is a role that requires a lot of experience in different matters, excellent communication skills and hard work.

Ministry of Home Affairs



The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) is probably of middling importance. The work the ministry performs isn't 'urgent' like that of the MoD or MoFA, both of which are needed in times of war- but it is the MoHA's responsibility to look after our population in three ways- By informing, by educating, and by entertaining.

Put simply, the MoHA's job is to keep players playing, and to make sure they're able to play, having any questions answered. This is also known as retention.

This is achieved in many different ways, including the UK Today articles, the Library guide articles, mass messaging when needed, messaging brand new players with help, and running forum games. There are more schemes besides these, but this group makes up the 'core' of the MoHA's operation in the present.

In the past the minsitry has worked differently, and has changed to end up here in its current form. The reasons for these changes vary, but are mostly down to changing game mechanics, differing opinions / policies of the CP, and the minister in charge.

It's a great one to get involved with as there's plenty of work to do, and it's relatively easy to gain experience and move up the ladder.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs



The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a vital part of the government structure because it creates and maintains relationships between our allies and our MPPs (mutual protection pacts) in different countries. The Minister of Foreign Affairs has the responsibility for consideration of different alliances, proposals, protection pacts, etc. Without this branch of the government, we would be an isolated island against a world of global superpowers intent on our destruction. It's through the efforts of the Minister of Foreign Affairs that we can rely on different countries to come to our assistance when we are being attacked. Being part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires diplomacy, determination and the ability to communicate effectively with those who might not necessarily speak perfect English. You have to be able to see the relationship between different countries and how it would affect us.

Ministry of Defence



The Ministry of Defence is the military branch of the government. The Minister of Defence is responsible for both the United Kingdom Armed Forces and the United Kingdom Special/Elite Forces. The Minister's responsibilities include deciding who will be the commanding officer of each branch, deciding when to attack different regions and ensuring that each member of the military is given the supplies necessary to go out there and fight. Being the Minister of Defence is a role that involves a lot of criticism for the decisions that are taken, especially when the British military loses a battle but without them, we wouldn't be the military force that we are today. Being part of the Ministry of Defence requires you to have proven yourself a capable and committed soldier in the battlefield, to be active on the forums and on IRC and to have a basic understanding of military procedure. The Ministry of Defence requires the most dedicated and hard-working people to ensure that it runs smoothly and effectively.

Ministry of Recruitment



The Ministry of Recruitment is a role that has often been associated with the Ministry of Home Affairs, especially because the responsibilities often overlap. The main intention of the Ministry of Recruitment is to increase the number of people who are joining both eRepublik and the eUK. This is achieved through a number of different ways including referral links and Facebook pages, both of which are used for the main of the retention of players.

Ministry of Legislative Affairs



The Ministry of Legislative Affairs is similar to the judicial branch of the government. The Minister of Legislative Affairs is someone who oversees the production and discussion of legislation and proposals in public discussion as well as the voting procedures for that legislation. It requires a lot of the same skills that the Minister of Foreign Affairs requires - diplomacy and the ability to communicate ideas effectively. The Minister of Legislative Affairs is someone who must be prepared to guard against unnecessary comments, trolling (where people insult/spam a topic to derail a topic) and ensure that proposals are given the appropriate consideration.

Ministry of Finance



The Ministry of Finance is a role that requires a lot of hard work, dedication and trust. The Minister of Finance has access to the government's gold and currency accounts and uses that in order to stabilise the financial markets and the raw material markets whenever possible. In addition to that, the Minister of Finance is responsible for a number of different government schemes including the Free Iron Companies Grant, the Town Centre Scheme and the Bank of England Loans Scheme. Each of these schemes requires great sums of money and so it's for that reason that only the most trusted candidates and considered for this role.

Minister without Portfolio

A Minister without Portfolio is someone who is not given an official department but instead holds this title and acts as a government advisor for each of the departments. The Minister without Portfolio is typically someone with vast experience in particular matters, e.g. Defence or Foreign Affairs, that a Minister can call upon in order to aid some of their decisions. The role is similar to that of a congressional advisor except that the Minister without Portfolio is determined by the Country President, rather than by Congress.

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Authors:

Veruvia

Talon Karrde