Provinces of Libertas Omnium Maximus
| Provinces of Libertas Omnium Maximus | |
|---|---|
| Location |  Libertas Omnium Maximus |
| Created | January 1, 1841 |
| Number | 15 (as of 1991) |
| Populations | 14,496,223 (Iustitia) — 449,313 (Winfield) |
| Areas | 22,500 km2 (Passarelle) — 47,100 km2 (Peoria) |
| Government | Governorship Provincial Legislature |
| Subdivisions | Council, Metropole Town, Village, Hamlet |
Libertas Omnium Maximus is subdivided into fifteen semi-autonomous provinces. Each province maintains its own legislature and retains the right to sue the federal government and other provinces, with such cases being heard directly by the Maximusian High Court. Maximusian citizens pay taxes to both the federal government and their provincial government, in addition to applicable local municipal or town councils. Of the fifteen provinces, eight were incorporated by default following the ratification of the Maximusian Constitution in 1840, while seven additional provinces were incorporated between 1848 and 1892.
Structure and Government[edit | edit source]
As a federated republic, Libertas Omnium Maximus is subdivided into fifteen constituent political entities, "provinces," which are self governing and share sovereignty with the overarching Maximusian Republic. In accordance with provisions of the Maximusian Constitution, provincial governments consist of an executive governor, directly elected by the province's denizens, and a unicameral provincial assembly. Provinces are subdivided further into municipal administrative entities, often called "diocese," "communes," or, more neutrally,[1] "councils." The administration and structure of these subdivisions is not federally governed, and varies highly from province to province. Some large cities may be organized as "metropoles," small autonomous enclaves within larger councils, such as Litudinem. Metropoles are functionally identical to regular councils, but generally do not contain further administrative subdivisions. Provinces are charged with providing for their own denizens by establishing and maintaining public education, law enforcement, infrastructure, and managing public health. Provinces must maintain provincial volunteer militias, but may not conscript their denizens or establish a "standing army."
In 1990, the Maximusian High Federal Court ruled that provinces do not have a constitutional right to secession following the 1990 Bjeorg independence referendum. In the years that followed the Crisis in Bjeorg, additional suits clarified that federal injunctions may block specific individuals (such as secessionist conspirators) from holding provincial offices, even if they are voted into office by a province's constituents.
List of Provinces[edit | edit source]
| Province | Capital | Largest City | Population[2] | Area | Incorporated | Governor | Etymology | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passarelle | PA | Litudinem | 10,536,422 | 22,500 km2 | 1841 | Steven Danna (PC) | "Footbridge" (French) | ||
| Iustitia | IU | Iustitia City | 14,496,223 | 30,884 km2 | 1841 | Richard Ball (PC) | "Lady Justice" (Latin) | ||
| Elizabeth | EL | Burton | West Lumeniola | 5,543,312 | 33,300 km2 | 1841 | Olivia Allen (LA) | Elizabeth of Greçon, Queen consort | |
| Hampton | HP | Redbury | East Lumeniola | 4,203,301 | 41,500 km2 | 1841 | Bradley Green (PC) | Lewis Hampton, surveyor | |
| Vircetta | VC | Ashford Downs | 3,247,511 | 24,400 km2 | 1841 | Emily Taylor (GR) | "Verdant Fields" (Hylotic) | ||
| Caporolla | CP | Newport | Westfield | 5,535,114 | 23,700 km2 | 1841 | Fredrick Dixon (LA) | "Headwaters" (bastardized Latin) | |
| Newcastle | NC | Millstrath | Oxbend | 2,754,532 | 34,105 km2 | 1841 | David Walsh (NC) | Citadel ut Katrien I | |
| Sentinel | SE | Cape Ashleigh | 925,126 | 46,326 km2 | 1841 | Walter Hughes (PC) | "Sentry" (Latin) | ||
| Bressel | BR | Jennings | Chester | 2,044,961 | 42,600 km2 | 1849 | Edgar Browning (PC) | Jan Bressel, surveyor | |
| Scapardie | SC | Brannigan | 1,879,372 | 41,000 km2 | 1861 | Nikolas Semyonikos (CU) | "Shepherd" (Hylotic) | ||
| Saint Augustine | SA | Saint Augustine | Augustine-Broadmoore[3] | 4,301,867 | 46,350 km2 | 1861 | Zachary Edwards (NC) | Saint Augustine, Catholic Saint | |
| Cambria | CA | Willow Bend | Cooper's Ridge | 703,960 | 36,000 km2 | 1865 | Steven Tiller (CU) | Cambria River | |
| Cennabaile | CB | Papillonea | 2,125,163 | 34,250 km2 | 1885 | Andrew Gavrillos (NC) | Unknown | ||
| Peoria | PE | Perra | 847,656 | 47,100 km2 | 1885 | Richard Newman (NC) | "Rugged Lands" (Hylotic) | ||
| Winfield | WF | Fort Hollister | Sablerock | 449,313 | 40,110 km2 | 1893 | Howard Gibson (NC) | James Winfield, Maximusian general | |
List of Territories[edit | edit source]
The Maximusian Republic maintains three overseas territories, each with varying degrees of autonomy. Maximusian territories are federally administered.
| Territory | Postal Code | Capital | Largest City | Population | Area | Acquired | Governor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjeorg Territory | BG | Jonestown | 3,550,000 | 26,000 km2 | 1992 | Adam Stevenson | |
| Major Outlying Islands | PF | Southport | 53,000 | 522 km2 | 1962 | Peter Samaras | |
| Ziyou Legation City | ZI | Ziyou | 1,639,00 | 2,400 km2 | 1905 | Andrew T'ang | |
Former Territories[edit | edit source]
| Territory | Capital | Established | Disestablished | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bressel Territory | Chester | 1841 | 1865 | Incorporated as Bressel, Cambria, Saint Augustine |
| Secoteau Territory | Fort Hollister | 1853 | 1893 | Incorporated as Winfield, Peoria, Cennabaile |
| Brissac Territory | Cèdreville | 1877 | 1927 | Ceded to Laeral |
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Diocese" has generally fallen out of favor due to the word's association with religious diocese, while the word "commune" has seen increasing disuse since the 20th century due to its apparent association with Communism.
- ↑ All population figures are derived from the 2020 Maximusian federal census.
- ↑ Twin cities Saint Augustine and Broadmoore make up the largest metropolitan area in Saint Augustine province.