Samuel Adams

President Samuel Adams (3120-) was born during the creation of a new Republic for Jelbania and was influenced by democratic revolution. His occupation for most of his life was farming owning a large estate on the plains of Jelbania. He was a reluctant politician finally answering the call for public service in 3178 during a time of anarchy. He won the Presidency uncontested in 3178 and his Federalist Party won 100% of the seats. As President and the leader of his party he was fundamental in constitutional reforms to Jelbania's law system. He also brought Jelbania out of isolation, making Jelbania an active player in foreign relations.

Foreign Affairs
An internationalist, Adams forced Jelbania out of his isolationism by signing several treaties. Adams wrote the Majatran Democracy Treaty currently signed by Jelbania, Pontesi, and Jakania as of 3187. In his second term of office, Adams sent troops into the Jakanian Civil War on the Republican side becoming a defender of democracy in the region.

Domestic Affairs
During his first term of office, Adams worked on a new Jelbanian Constitution with 38 articles dictating the rights of man. This prohibited the legislature from passing laws that would violate Jelbanian human rights. In order to be compliant with this new treaty, Adams made several reforms to the legal code. A new tax system, a flat tax of 10% on income was established. A new budget was also updated. Adams also established a new cabinet, the first cabinet to be functional in a few decades. In a new democracy, Adams made the legislature the House of Representatives with 435 seats and a 100 member Senate. A Supreme Court was also established, all of the judges being appointed by Adams.

Election of 3182
In the election of 3182, the Federalists hoped to give themselves legitimacy by facing off against a known partisan opposition the Democratic Republicans. Samuel Adams narrowly lost 53%-47% against his political rival Davis Jefferson, and the Federalists lost control of Congress and the Senate. Federalists were made nearly irrelevant as the Democratic Republicans presented no policy changes from the status quo. Samuel Adams stayed involved in politics continuing to be the party chairman of the Federalists. He would run again for President in 3186.

Election of 3186 Second Term
Samuel Adams gained personal legitimacy by decisively defeating Davis Jefferson in the July 3186 election. Federalists also gained a nearly super majority in the Congress and dominated in the Senate. Believing himself to have a mandate, Adams immediately went to work on an additional constitution and international focus.

Family Life
Samuel Adams is married and has three sons and one daughter. His oldest son Samuel Q. Adams was born in 3145 and has a promising career as a lawyer. His religion is Non-denominational Christianity.