Nation Game

I’m very happy with how the groups worked out. My group works very well with eachother and decision making is easy. I do wish that we were more productive at making laws so that we would have been a stronger competitor among the other nations. I feel we were very proactive with other group, doing trades and forming relations with other countries. We based our government off the United States’ and wanted to end up with peaceful relations with all the other countries without having to declare war.

I feel the game can be improved for future classes. It was most interesting in the beginning when we had to trade resources to build wonders but once that was done the game became less exciting. There needs to be more competitions between the nations to keep it fun and exciting. Maybe something like making 2 nations face off during each class to deal with a situation? 

Nation-state Games

I like how we all work together and we'er really organized. We make all the decisions as a group and everything is working out perfectly; we even formed an alliance. All the teams are working together to attack the 7th nation. My group will stay the way we are; we think thing through and we will get more aggressive if need be. Yes we do have a strategy and its working out better then expected. We are a little bit of both proactive and reactive it just depends on the situation. We'er using the United States for some of our guide lines along with a ouple other countries.

The Nation State Game

The nation state game has been fun and I really don't have any complaints except I wish we had more time together as a group.  I think our nation of Arethusa represents the best of a true democratic government through it promotion of freedom for all its citizens.  We are not a aggressive nation, but one who  reaches out to fellow nations to forge strong relations in trade, security and the promotion of democracy for all..  I believe nations like America, Canada, and many European countries are similar to how our nation was modeled.  We all shared in the writing of our laws and our constitution .  All critical decisions were discussed within our group before we came to a unanimous agreement,  and only then did we proceed.    What I liked the most about working as a group is the problem solving we shared.  When one person couldn't come up with an answer there was always another who could. Through this class exercise I believe we all developed a better sense and understanding of teamwork and how effective it is in getting the job done.  I enjoyed this class more than most and would recommend it to fellow students.




On June 11, 1776 while the question of independence was being debated, the visiting Iroquois chiefs were formally invited into the meeting hall of the Continental Congress. There a speech was delivered, in which they were addressed as "Brothers" and told of the delegates' wish that the "friendship" between them would "continue as long as the sun shall shine" and the "waters run."
                                                       

Link:  http://www.ratical.org/many_worlds/6Nations/

arethusa bill of amendments part2

5) Every citizen has the right to a peaceful assembly and non-violent protest.

6) No citizen shall be compelled to be a witness against themselves in a criminal case.

7) No citizen shall be denied thier right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happyness without due process of law.

8) Every citizen over the age of eightteen except those incarcerated shall have the right to vote.

The Constitution of Arethusa

The Constitution of Arethusa

Our nation will strive to promote the ideals of equality, freedom, and security.

The Executive Branch will consist of a President, who will be elected by a direct vote. All citizens over the age of 18 will have the right to vote. A president will server for six years and then there will be a new election. A person wins the election if they receive 51% of the vote. To run for president an individual must be a citizen and at least 30 years of age.

The Legislative Branch will consist of a council. The Council will have 45 members. Arethusa will be divided into five districts. Each district will hold competitive elections to select five representatives to represent them on the Council. All prospective Council members must be citizens of Arethusa and the district they wish to represent. In addition all prospective Council members must be at least 25 years old. Each member will serve for three years and then there must be new elections.

The Judicial Branch will consist of a Supreme Court and five lower courts. The Supreme Court has the last say on all legal matters. The Judges will serve for life unless they break their oath of office. Judges will be nominated by the council and approved by the President. All Judges must be citizens and at least 45 years old. Judges must have at least ten years experience as a Judge in a district court. Each district may set up their own court system which is subject to the federal courts.

ARETHUSA"S BILL OF RIGHTS

1.  every citizen has a right to free speech, press and religion.

2.  every citizen has a the right to bear arms.

3.  every citizen has the right to a fair and speedy trial and a reasonable bail.

4.  every citizen has the right to own property and secure their property from imminent threat.

these are the first four of our great " bill of right's" that every citizen of the great nation of Arethusa is born with.