The Chamber of Delegates (Photo: 3509)
The Mordusian Chamber of Delegates is the sole legislative chamber of the Mordusian Legislative Branch (a Unicameral legislature). It is frequently referred to as the Chamber.
The major power of the Chamber is to pass federal legislation that affects the entire country although its bills can be reviewed by the Mordusian Supreme Court. The House has several exclusive powers: the power to initiate revenue bills and to impeach officials.[3]
Each U.S. state is represented in the Chamber in proportion to its population and currently 4 regions have 20 Delegates and one has 19. The total number of voting delegates is fixed by law at 99, though a tie breaking vote may be decided by the Chair of the Ministry, Speaker of the Chamber of Delegates of Mordusia.[4] Each Delegate serves for a two-year term. The Chair of the Ministry, Speaker of the Chamber of Delegates of Mordusia, who presides over the chamber, is appointed by the Chancellor, though this apointment is voted on by the Chamber.
The Chamber meets in the west wing of the Mordusian Capitol Building.
History
Founded in 3479
Positions
There are only 4 positions in the Chamber besides a standard Delegate. These are listed below:
- Chair of the Ministry, Speaker of the Chamber of Delegates of Mordusia
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The Speaker Pro Tempore is chosen at the begining of each legislative session of every two years and is often the highest ranking member in seniority in the Majority Party. The Speaker takes the job of the Speaker when absent and is in charge of facilitating the Chamber.
- Chamber of Delegates Majority Leader of Mordusia
Elected by the Majority Party to represent them, the Majority Leader is elected by the Majority Party at the begining of each legislative session occuring every 2 years.
- Chamber of Delegates Minority Leader of Mordusia
Elected by the Minority Party to represent them, the Minority Leader is elected by the Minority Party at the begining of each legislative session occuring every 2 years. If only one party reigns in the Chamber, the party shall divide into two factions of the party and the minority faction shall choose a minority leader.