Factbook of Zukchiva

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THE CENTRAL FACTBOOK OF ZUKCHIVA

Motto: United Under One Trust, One Goal, One Power

Basic Facts:
National Seal:

Full Name: The Six United States of Zukchiva

Short Name: Zukchiva

Population: 50,443,21

Type of Government: Federal-State Republic

National Language:Malayalam.

Official Language:Codexian(English)

National Anthenm:Battle Hymn of the Republic

Ethnic Group:80% are Zukchivan (Indian) while the other 20% are from other numerous countries.

Religion: None

Area:121,000 Square Miles

Legislative: House of Representatives

Executive: President Zoyral Seveni

National GDP: 300 Billion

GDP Per Capita: 6,000

Currency: South Hill Dollars

National Animal:Panda

Six States: Bagatork, Legusica, Marvonia, Sevorida, Catork, and Musika

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Terminology:
Zukchivans is the politically proper term used when addressing citizens and residents of the nation. While this terminology is used frequently, the term “Zuk, or Zuks” has also been known to be used around Zukchiva in reference to its citizens and residents. Zukchivans find it disrespectful to be called Zuks at any formal or political event.

There are two types of daggers found In Zukchiva. The first is called the Kuthari, and is given to children when reaching the age of 13. This blade is short, and slightly curved and light. It is not as durable as regular daggers, and is used to teach the children how to knife-fight.

At the age of 16, Zukchivans are traditionally given Quthi, which is a bigger, heavier, and more specialized version of the Kuthari. Quthis have been generally known to stand bullets and swords. They are hard to nick, and thus also hard to sharpen and repair due to their durability.

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OFFICIAL CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF ZUKCHIVA

Preamble:
We, the people of Zukchiva, to form a new and perfect nation, to promote the general Welfare, and to provide liberty, freedom, and protection for its citizens and culture, and to defend the homeland in times of war, declare this to be the Constitution of the United States of Zukchiva.

Article I
Section 1:
The government of Zukchiva shall not remove the establishment of any religion, or thereof the right to freedom of speech of the general public or the press, or the right for people to assemble and to petition the government of any grievances.

Section 2:
The Government of Zukchiva shall not discriminate any of the peoples of Zukchiva in any matter, and all races and peoples are subject to the same laws and the same rights. The slavery of any races is forbidden in Zukchiva.

Section 3:
The people of Zukchiva are allowed the possession of weapons in the case of self-defense to protect their families, homes, and their state.

Section 4:
Law enforcement are hereby not allowed to search any individual’s home or possesions without the possession of a Search Warrant which shall not be given unless the reason is justified. Law enforcement must tell the owner of such items what and why those items are being seized and searched.

Section 5:
The people of Zukchiva are allowed to deny and reject any soldier wanting to take residence in their homes even with government backing.

Section 6:
Criminals have the right to be treated as innocent unless proven otherwise. Criminals can only be tried and charged twice for the same crime if new evidence is found to appear since the first trial. Criminals will also be able to keep all belongings that they are able to manage and will not be forced to testify against themselves. They shall also have a fair and fast trial, know why they are being tried, and have witnesses and lawyers to defend them in court. There shall be no cruel nor unusual punishment and no excessive bail.

Section 7:
All citizens of Zukchiva have the right to vote in all elections. Aliens are denied the right to vote in any election unless able to provide sufficient proof of living in Zukchiva since last President’s election. The government is not able to take away the voting rights of 20 year olds and above. All citizens below the age of twenty are denied the right to vote in national elections.

Article II
Section 1:
The full power of the legislative branch shall go to the ordained House of Representatives of Zukchiva.

Section 2:
The Representatives in the House shall be elected on every Second Year by the people Of Zukchiva, and shall be able to serve only two full terms.

No person shall become a representative unless having obtained the age of 25 years, living in Zukchiva for six years as a citizen, and when elected shall be resident of the state they have been elected to represent for one full year.

At any given time only sixty Representatives can make up the body of the house. Each state shall be able to elect ten representatives for a term of two years.

Whenever vacancies in the House are found, the President has the ability to provide Writs of Election to fill up the seats until the next term. In cases where the President is unable to do so, the people of Zukchiva will hold an election to decide the New Representatives. These Writs of Election grant the person who receives them not to count the term as under the term requirement.

Section 4:
The state advisors shall disclose the place of the elections for the House, unless otherwise changed by the federal legislative.

Section 5:
The House is hereby given the Power to pass taxes, formulate and pass laws through the system, and to make necessary changes to the Constitution as needed with the majority of state vote. The House also has the power to start the Impeachment process with a majority vote.

The House has the ability to ignore any law as chosen and the ability to pass a law even if the President does not sign the law into circulation with a two thirds vote majority of bypassing the President.

The House has the ability to begin the Impeachment process to remove the President in case of criminal acts. The Impeachment process can only begin in two thirds of the House vote to impeach the President. The Vice President will become Acting President as the current President is tried. Impeachment removes the President from the office and denies him the right to participate in any government official positions.

Section 6:
With agreement of all states, the state legislative is made up of five advisors who have a term of three years.

Advisors have the power to formulate taxes, pass state laws, and make changes to the state constitution as mentioned by their respective states.

All decisions made by state advisors must abide by the federal Constitution and laws. Anything going against federal rule will not be considered valid.

State advisors shall be voted by the people, and the place of election will be decided by state legislation before the end of the term.

Section 7:
Federal and state legislative can vote through any methods seen fit to pass laws, taxes, or war decisions. The voting methods have to not discriminate any Representative or Advisor for their race, religion, or political party.

Article III
Section 1:
The executive power of the government shall be vested in a President of the United States of Zukchiva. He shall remain in his role for the term of four years and can only server two terms, and will be elected at the same time as the Vice President.

On January 31st, the people of Zukchiva shall vote for the next President in their states. All votes will be gathered on the 20th of February. The President will officially become the next President after this day. On the day of the Ceremony, the last President will step down and give up his office to the new President.

No person who is not a citizen of Zukchiva who is not above the age of 30 years, and has not lived in the United States of fourteen years shall not be eligible to be President of The United States Of Zukchiva.

In the case of the death, removal, or resignation of the President, then the Vice President shall hold the Office until the next term. If the Vice President is thus removed, dies, or resigns from office, the House of Representatives shall vote upon a member of their own to take the place of President for the rest of the term.

The President shall, at stated Times, receive for his Services, a Compensation, which shall neither be increased nor diminished during the Period for which he shall have been elected, and he shall not receive within that Period any other Emolument from the United States, or any of them.

Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:-“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States of Zukchiva, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of Zukchiva.”

Section 2:
The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army,Navy, and Airforce of the United States, and of the Militia of the six States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to Grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.

With the consent of the House, the President may make treaties, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the Six States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by Law: but the Congress may by Law vest the Appointment of such inferior Officers, as they think proper, in the President alone, in the Courts of Law, or in the Heads of Departments.

Section 3:
He shall from time to time give to the House Information on the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient; he may, on extraordinary Occasions, convene the House; he shall receive Ambassadors and other public Ministers; he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed, and shall Commission all the Officers of the United States.

Section 4:
The President, Vice President and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.

Article IIII
Section 1:
The judicial Power of the Six States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.

Section 2:
The judicial Power shall extend to all Cases, in Law and Equity, arising under this Constitution, the Laws of the Six States, and Treaties made, or which shall be made, under their Authority;-to all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public ministers and Consuls;-to all Cases of admiralty and maritime Jurisdiction;-to Controversies to which the United States shall be a Party;-to Controversies between two or more States;-between a State and Citizens of another State;-between Citizens of different States;-between Citizens of the same State claiming Lands under Grants of different States, and between a State, or the Citizens thereof, and foreign States, Citizens or Subjects.

In all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, and those in which a State shall be Party, the supreme Court shall have original Jurisdiction. In all the other Cases before mentioned, the supreme Court shall have appellate Jurisdiction, both as to Law and Fact, with such Exceptions, and under such Regulations as the Congress shall make.

The Trial of all Crimes, except in Cases of Impeachment, shall be by Jury; and such Trial shall be held in the State where the said Crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any State, the Trial shall be at such Place or Places as the Congress may by Law have directed.

Section 3:
Treason against the Six States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.

The House shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted.

Article V
Section 1:
Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State. And the House may by general Laws prescribe the Manner in which such Acts, Records and Proceedings shall be proved, and the Effect thereof.

Section 2:
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the Six States.

A Person charged in any State with Treason, Felony, or other Crime, who shall flee from Justice, and be found in another State, shall on Demand of the executive Authority of the State from which he fled, be delivered up, to be removed to the State having Jurisdiction of the Crime.

No Person held to Service or Labour in one State, under the Laws thereof, escaping into another, shall, in Consequence of any Law or Regulation therein, be discharged from such Service or Labour, but shall be delivered up on Claim of the Party to whom such Service or Labour may be due.

Section 3:
The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic Violence.

Article VI
In the case of need, the House as the ability to call upon the Six States to declare the vote for a change in the Constitution. The state legislators shall come together, and the Admendment shall pass if four out for or more of the states vote in favor for the amendment proposal.

Article VII
This Constitution, and the Laws of the Six United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any state to the Contrary notwithstanding.

The Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the six States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the Six States.

Article VIII
On the Day of Our Lord, 2018 on the fifteenth of January, all six states have voted to make this Constitution legal and recognized.

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Politics
The Executive power is vested in the President of Zukchiva, who is currently Zoyral Seveni. He is elected every four years by the people of Zukchiva. He can serve only two terms. He has the final say in passing laws, although he can be over ruled by Congress. He is Chief Commander of the military, navy, and air forces. He governs the country, with help of his cabinet.

The Cabinet is comprised of Heads of the Departments, and each Department runs a specific part of government. They are usually choosen by the President and, while they can be dismissed at any time, they usually serve the President for the entire durations of his tenure.

The House makes up the legislative branch of the government. Each state has 10 representatives, who meet at around January to March to discuss matters such as passing new laws. They are also elected by each state, and then appointed for a term of two years. With only two terms. They can pass laws, and are able to declare war on foreign countries and/or alliances. Many different parties are represented, and none are in the majority.

The Grand Justice has the final say in all court cases. This is done through a system of courts, and the Grand Judges can vote on the cases they want to hear. There are 5 judges, who are voted in by the people whenever one dies or resigns.
The Courts of Appeals are where cases are heard by a judge. If the judge passes on the case, it goes to the Court of Tribulations, or state level, before heading to the Grand Justices.

All six states have the same powers at the state government level. Each state has a governor(executive), five state advisors(cabinet and legislative), and state courts. All state laws are inferior to government laws, which means government laws will apply to all states.

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Law

There are two types of law, federal and state.

Federal laws and state laws both follow the Constitution, and state laws follow Federal laws. Federal laws are proposed to the House. If the House decides to listen, they will vote on it. If a 2/3 majority wins, it shall go to a special judicial house called the Court of Laws, which checks to see if the laws follow the Constitution. If it does not, it will be sent back to Congress to be revised and re passed. At this point it shall go to the President, and if he does not sign it in three days, Congress can either leave the law to die, or vote more than 30 members in favor to vote the law into reality.

Adulthood is 18 years old. Adults get learners permits at 18, and full driving rights at 20. They can also marry, adopt, and have health care. They also receive voting rights. They also have no longer the need of parental permission.

While frowned upon, homosexual marriage is legal. Fortification and adultery are also frowned upon but are legal. Execution is only used when convicted of treason of the nation. Rehabilitation in jail time is usually the preferred punishment while dealing with criminals.

In the courts, innocence until guilty is held, though double jeopardy is allowed if incriminating evidence is found in a severe crime, other wise it is not in effect. All rights are applicable to Zukchivan citizens, with no regards to race.

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Geography
Zukchiva is located on the Planet Urth, on the continent of Gondwana. It has an area of approximately 121 thousand square miles. It is bordered by East Cerdani and Ostaria, with no borders on the West, North, and South. Zukchiva is landlocked, and is on average around 600 feet above sea level. Its lowest point is 540 feet, and its highest point is at 800 feet, which is the Hill of Musika.

Overall, Zukchiva has hot summers and dry winters. Many trees grow here, and many forests allow for easy access to lumber. While hurricanes and even tornados are not as common, Zukchiva receives rain all over. This allows for fertile soil, with many temporary rivers during the winter and fall months.

As with all forests, it is common to find many different berries and other edible plants.

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Economy
The Zukchivan economy is a combination of state and federal government. Private businesses are the norm and are the source for most of Zukchiva’s money. Zukchiva’s GDP is 300 Billion US Dollars, and the GDP per capita being around 6,000 USD. The nation has a very strong economy, which is able to grow at 1% per year, though inflamation is at 10% while decreasing at .0001% per year. Unemployment is at 6%. Poverty is at 1% as Zukchiva tries to help all its poor citizens.

Zukchiva makes most of its GDP through taxes and profits made through government businesses. The population has many different skills, and are capable of doing many things to run the country.

Zukchiva’s largest industry is its crops and grains. This is followed by weapon production and jewelry. Desalination is a notable industry, and is currently being researched on. The forging of daggers is also a small but sufficient industry in Zukchiva.

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Demographics
Zukchiva has an overall total population of 50 million people, as per the January 2018 census. Other details will be found below.

Out of Zukchiva’s 50 million people, around 45 million are natives to the land. Out of the remaining 10% are immigrants from around Gondwana. At the time of the census, around 30% of Zukchivans have no religion and are atheists . 10% are Catholic. 10% are Protestant. 5% are Hindu. and Buddhist is around 25%.

Zukchivan children make up around 20 Million, of the population. Out of this number, 2% do not go to school, 20% are home schooled, 40% are in private school, and 38% in the public school system. All children have access to basic needs while at school.

Out of the 50 Million people of Zukchiva, 78% have electricity, 60% have running water, 80% have access to free services, and 60% have easy access to bathrooms.

5% of the population are above middle class, while 25% are at middle class, and 70% are at the poverty line.

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Education
Zukchivan leaders had been searching for ways to start up a national school system to meet with current standards before applying for recognition.

The first time a child will be able to enter school is through pre-school. This is meant to prepare a child for kindergarten. Here they will learn basic shapes (squae, rectangle, triangle), the numbers one through ten, and the basic colors.

In Kindergarten, they will expand their knowledge to include numbers up to 100, learn more shapes, and delve into more colors.

After Kindergarten, school is taught for the course of 12 years. First through sixth grade is considered to be Elementary School, where they learn basic math, science, and history that will be advanced later on.

The next stage is middle school, which consists of 7th-9th grades. At this stage children learn more about math, going into complex equations, ratios, and basic algebra. They will also learn about life and physical science, along with earth and space. At this stage, students are able to also participate in extra classes, which include a foreign language, band, art, physical education, and debate among other things. These courses can be perused in High School and can even help get admitted into collages.

The third stage is high school. This consists of 10th-12th grades. At this point students will be able to choose different types of courses to match their future career path needs. These can include chemistry, Calculus, biology, foreign languages, among other subjects. In High School it is recommended to take a foreign language. Many students decide to take Codexian, especially those who plan to work in the government.

The Education system gives a standardized test each year for every grade after 2nd Grade. The test is called the ZSA This test will test the students on knowledge from below grade levels, at grade level, and a little above grade level. This test is used to judge their reading and math skills, as well as their scientific knowledge. These tests will help the students retain their knowledge throughout the school year. In the final year of school, 12th grade ZSA scores will be used, along with High School grades to apply for collage.

After graduating in High School, Zukchivans do not have to continue with their education. If they decide to do so, they can apply at one of the many different universities and collages to receive the necessary training for the job they want. Depending on the wanted salary and job, it can take anywhere from two years to six years in collage to reach their goals.

During school years, Zukchivans are mostly disciplined with a detention when caught misbehaving. They are then forced to do nothing, and are sometimes given extra assignments depending on the school.

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Culture
As of 2018 this is the modern culture of Zukchiva.

Over the course of its history, Zukchiva has had time to develop and maintain its culture.

Zukchivans are known to be durable. Many have been know to survive a bullet through the head with luck and will power. They are inquisitive and curious people, but are not actively engaged. This means that while they know many different things, they never put that knowledge to practice unless it is for their own good. Zukchivans care alot about their country, but also their state, county, family and themselves. They are the kind of people who will stay back and protect their possessions. At times this can be obsessive, but had usually been controlled through teaching.

Zukchivans learn how to knife fight to be able to defend themselves in certain situations. At the age of 13, they are given a Kuthari, which is a small blade that iis short, and slightly curved and light. It is not as durable as regular daggers as it is meant to teach children how to knife fight. At adulthood, they are given a Quthi, or Kuthi as known in ancient times. The Quthi is a more heavier, bigger, and more specialized dagger. Its durability is high, so it is able to deflect normal sword strokes. It is a weapon from ancient times and is considered to be a pride of Zukchiva.

The Zukchivan culture generally frowns upon homo-sexual marriage, and fornication. In Zukchivan culture, a man and women is recognized as a couple. In the past, Zukchivans generally participated in arranged marriages, with the proposed groom making impressions on the bride. In present days, while arranged marriages are still common, dating is also known as being an acceptable way to seek a future spouse. Zukchivans can hug,hold hands and kiss on the cheek. Any more closer touching is frowned upon and not recommended.

Zukchivans generally enjoy their food spicy, with many leafy food items in their meals. Many Zukchivans do enjoy eating meat. This means that many Zukchivans are generally healthy, except for a lack of protein for those who rarely eat meat.

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State Flags

After becoming an alliance, the then-nations of Zukchiva made new flags that made the center piece of their flags a star. This represented their unification and promise to protect each other in the alliance.

Flag of Bagatork:

Flag of Catork

Flag of Legusica:

Flag of Marvonia:

Flag of Sevorida:

Flag of Musika: