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House of Scorpious Election

TORARADICAL — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:43:58 GMT

This poll will run for 96 hours due to the weekend being in the middle.
Upon its completion the candidate with the most votes will become the Senator for House Scorpius.

City Location Poll

mongoose201 — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 23:10:46 GMT

This is not an official poll. I'll take the results under advisement in about 48 hours or so.

Please select your preferred City location. The red location is coastal and will be best for commerce but lack some production. The yellow location has more production in it's city radius but will also have decent commercial potential but will be hampered somewhat by the fact that it's not a coastal city.

A screenshot of the proposed locations is attached below.

Presidential Election - Third Term

mongoose201 — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:32:56 GMT

With the superceding authority of Site Admin, I'm starting the Presidential Elections myself...

Please vote for your preferred candidate.

This poll with run for at least 72 hours.

Referendum: Change in the Constitution: Size of the Senate

psweetman1590 — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:31:56 GMT

Proposed change of the Constitution is as follows...

ARTICLE III: THE SENATE

2. The Senate shall consist of [b]five[/b] Senators, to be elected by the People

Change to:

ARTICLE III: THE SENATE

2. The Senate shall consist of[b] three [/b]Senators, to be elected by the People

Discussion of this change took place here: http://206.196.26.167/Topic2237593-78-1.aspx

This poll will run for 72 hours from the time of this post.

This amendment will only pass with a 2/3 majority of the votes cast in favour.

Referendum: Constitution Amendment: Senate Authority

Comedy Dave — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 09:21:56 GMT

This poll is now closed:

Final Result:

Yes: 11
No: 1
Abstain: 0

This motion has PASSED

[hr]

Proposed Amendment to Constitution:

The items marked in Red are the proposed additions...

[quote]
ARTICLE II: THE PRESIDENCY
...
4. The President must deliver a full and comprehensive report before the People and the Senate after every period of ten turns, or when he reaches a point where a decision of the People, the Senate, or the Supreme Court is required to continue play, whichever may come first.

4a. In addition, the President must request the Senate's authorization to continue play. In this request, he will include a brief summary of his plans regarding foreign affairs, city production, and unit orders for those 10 turns.

5. The President must present a request to the Senate, and have it approved by simple majority of the Senate, if he wishes to:

- Found a new settlement.

- Disband an existing settlement.

- Adjust Civics.

- Engage in treaties with a foreign power.

- Engage in acts of war with a foreign power.

- Construct a Wonder.

- Use up a Great Person.

- Continue play every 10 turns
...
[/quote]

Reason: This will allow for the Senate to have more say in the way the game is played. The president's brief summary will allow for some discussion amongst the senate, and also allow the senate to guide the president where decisions need to be made.

This should also make the game slightly less of a spectator sport...

This poll will run for 72 hours from the time of this post.

This amendment will only pass with a 2/3 majority of the votes cast in favour.

This topic was discussed in the following thread:

[url]http://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2237743-93-1.aspx[/url]

Referendum: Constitution Amendment: Senate Majority

Comedy Dave — Wed, 30 May 2007 09:59:43 GMT

Voting Now Closed.

This motion has PASSED.

For: 11
Against: 0
Abstain: 0

[hr]

Proposed Amendment to Constitution:

[quote]
ARTICLE III: THE SENATE
...
5. The Senate may, by vote of simple majority:
...
[/quote]

[quote]
ARTICLE III: THE SENATE
...
5. The Senate may, by quorum vote:
...
[/quote]

Reason: This will allow for senate votes to be decided on the majority decision of Senators who have actually voted on an issue, not the total number of senators. In the case of a tie, the motion fails. This will allow the workings of the Senate to run more smoothly when Senators are absent.

E.g. a quorum of a legislative body that has 100 seats would be 51 (more than half of 100), even if some seats are vacant. (from wikipedia) [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quorum[/url]

This poll will run for 72 hours from the time of this post.

This amendment will only pass with a 2/3 majority of the votes cast in favour.

Galley Naming Poll

mongoose201 — Sat, 05 May 2007 09:02:53 GMT

Voting begins now and will continue for 72 hours.

I have narrowed down the nominations to the more likely choices (Sorry dingleberries and All your base are belong to us)

ADDED: The blank choice was supposed to be abstain, but didn't show up for some reason.

Presidential Elections

von Clausewitz — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:35:25 GMT

This poll will close in 72 hours.

The Candidate with the highest number of votes will be the next President.

Election on Proposed Amendment

Scipio Africanus — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:11:00 GMT

THIS POLL NEEDS TO BE CLOSED BY A MOD. It has been open for > 96 hours

The outcome is in favor of the proposed amendment.

There were a total of 15 ballots cast. 15 divided by 3 = (5 * 2) = 10. 10 is just barely a 2/3rds majority of the 15 ballots cast.

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As Princep one of my jobs is to help organize plebiscites, and help to carry out elections on proposed alterations to the Articles of the Constitution, presented to the people by the Supreme Court.

In this instance, our President, Mongoose, has proposed the following amendment

Article VI: Section 2. The first Senate shall have a term of 25 turns.

Shall be altered to read:

Article VI: Section 2. The first Senate shall have a term of 75 turns.

Reasoning: The Senate term was shortened for the first term to add the dynamic of the Presidential and Senatorial term being staggered. The premise being that the possible change in Legislature mid-Presidential term could add new facets to game play.

While I still think this reasoning holds true, I can't help but think that the stop the game really before it gets going 25 turns-in to elect a new Senate would be burdensome, indeed. Therefore, I propose a change to an initial Senatorial term of 75 turns, which would put it into the Second Presidential term.

We'll run this poll for at least 48 hours (72 if response seems slow) or until we get a 2/3 majority one way or the other.

Correct me if I'm wrong Mr. President, but by my count, the 1BC DGame Citizenship List currently contains 25 names. One-third of 25 is 8.333 * 2 = 16.67.

The amendment will fail if less than 17 citizens vote YES.

The amendment will pass if 17 or more citizens vote YES

Names for the Senate positions

von Clausewitz — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:50:16 GMT

In order for candidates to begin campaigns for the Senate they will need to announce which individual seat they are campaigning for. This poll is intended only to decide the naming of the individual seats, it does not presume any specific responsibility for any individual Senator or the seat they are campaigning for. All Senate positions are to be considered equal.

Added: This poll will run for 72 hours.

Official Poll - Supreme Court Elections

mongoose201 — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:50:39 GMT

Please Select the Judge combination that you wish to install into the Dgame's Supreme Court.

Please, no campaigning in this poll.

This poll will close in approximately 72 hours.

Thanks

Offical Poll - Raging Barbs Option

mongoose201 — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 15:09:46 GMT

Do you want the Dgame to include Raging Barbs?

Official Poll - Permanent Alliances

mongoose201 — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 15:13:54 GMT

Do you want the Permanent Alliances option enabled for the Dgame? This would mean that, after the proper tech is researched, a binding alliance could be formed with another in-game rival.

Official Poll - Complete Kills

mongoose201 — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 15:11:51 GMT

Do you want the Complete Kills option in the Dgame? This would mean that, in order to destroy a civilization, you would not only have to capture/raze all of their cities, but also destroy all of their units on the map.

Official Poll - Difficulty Level

mongoose201 — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:42:49 GMT

Please choose your preferred difficulty level.

I have not included the easiest two and the hardest two difficulties with the thinking that we don't want the game to be too easy or impossible to play without a great start.

If you want one of the other levels, select abstain and if it has the highest percentage at the close of polling, then we'll repoll with all difficulty options.

Official Poll - Number of rival civs

mongoose201 — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:11:52 GMT

Please select your preferred number of rivals. World Size is Standard.

Please note that the numbers above do not include our civ, only the rivals.

Official Poll - Game Speed

mongoose201 — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:23:56 GMT

Please select your preferred Game Speed.

Thanks

Official Poll - Map Setting

mongoose201 — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:21:38 GMT

Which type of map would you like to play on?

If you are not sure, don't vote yet, as some may have an arguement for their preferred selection. Those who have strong opinions, please post them to help others who may be undecided.

I have included most of the standard choices while leaving off some of the more outlandish ones.

Official Poll - Civ Choice

mongoose201 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:02:35 GMT

Many have voiced the opinion that we should go with a random civ. Others have suggested specific civs.

Make your selection above.

This poll will end in approx. 72 hours

Official Poll - Vanilla or Warlords

mongoose201 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:20:03 GMT

Since some time has passed, some opinions may have changed. Make your choice.

Constitutional Ratification - Article I

mongoose201 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 07:52:14 GMT

ARTICLE I: THE PEOPLE

1. The People of the Community shall be all registered members of the 1BigCommunity.com Civilization forums who, by personal choice, wish to belong to it, unless specifically forbidden to do so by an office with powers to that end.

1a. No person shall be allowed to become a member of the People with more than one 1BigCommunity.com Civilization forums account.

2. Any member of the People shall be allowed to make himself a candidate for any elected position in the Presidency, the Senate, or the Supreme Court.

2a. Before elections for positions in the Presidency, the Senate, or the Supreme Court are held, the People shall be given ample time and opportunity to present their candidacy and campaign.

2b. No member of the People shall be allowed to hold more than one elected position at any one time, nor be Deputy or Vice President to more than one elected official at any one time, nor be Deputy or Vice President when already an elected official.

3. The People shall have the liberty to organize themselves in such voluntary bodies as they wish, and to speak freely on any topic they desire

4. Whenever a majority of the People is required, this shall be established based on votes cast, rather than the full census.

4a. Any vote taken of the People shall have an "abstain" option; should a majority be achieved for "abstain", the vote shall be declared void.

4b. The People must be given ample time and opportunity to cast their votes when required.

5. No member of the People shall be allowed to interfere with the linear progress of the game.

6. The People may elect among themselves a person to organize and oversee a plebiscite to disband the Articles of Constitution and any body of legislature derived from it, and to execute its outcome.

6a. The People may, by a two-thirds majority vote, disband the Articles of Constitution and any body of legislature derived from it.

Constitutional Ratification - Article II

mongoose201 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 07:56:56 GMT

ARTICLE II: THE PRESIDENCY

1. The President shall be the highest power within the Community: He shall play the game at his own discretion, within the limitations set forth within these Articles of Constitution.

2. The President shall be elected by the People.

3. The President shall hold office for no more than 50 turns.

4. The President must deliver a full and comprehensive report before the People and the Senate after every period of ten turns, or when he reaches a point where a decision of the People, the Senate, or the Supreme Court is required to continue play, whichever may come first.

5. The President must present a request to the Senate, and have it approved by simple majority of the Senate, if he wishes to:

- Found a new settlement.

- Disband an existing settlement.

- Adjust Civics.

- Engage in treaties with a foreign power.

- Engage in acts of war with a foreign power.

- Construct a Wonder.

- Use up a Great Person.

5a. The President may veto the Senate once per term, on any one of the actions described in II_5, unless the Senate vote was unanimous.

5b. A Presidential veto must be made public before the President executes the action, allowing the Senate ample time to disband the office of the Presidency (per III_5).

6. The President must appoint for himself a Vice President, who shall take upon himself all duties of the Presidency, should the President become absent.

6a. The Vice President shall be considered a member of the Presidency, should the Presidency be disbanded.

Constitutional Ratification - Article III

mongoose201 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 07:59:21 GMT

ARTICLE III: THE SENATE

1. The Senate shall bear responsibility for those decisions deemed the most grave by these Articles of Constitution, as laid out in Section 5 of Article II.

2. The Senate shall consist of five Senators, to be elected by the People

3. The Senate shall serve for no more than 50 turns.

4. The Senate shall elect from their number, by simple majority, a Princeps, who shall:

- Hold votes among the Senators on such issues as presented before them, which require a decision by majority.

- Confirm the outcome of votes among the Senators and present the outcome to the People and to those parties whom it may concern.

- Take upon himself all duties of the Presidency, should the President and Vice President become absent, with the special responsibility of requesting that the Supreme Court hold new Presidential elections as soon as possible.

- Organize and oversee the elections of the Supreme Court, and execute the outcome thereof.

- Organize and oversee such plebiscites as necessary to approve alterations to the Articles of Constitution.

5. The Senate may, by vote of simple majority:

- Disband the office of the Presidency.

- Disband the Senate.

- Dismiss a Supreme Justiuce.

- Alter the Articles of Law.

6. Each Senator shall appoint for himself a Deputy Senator, who shall take upon himself all duties of the Senator, should the Senator become absent.

6a. If a Senator becomes absent for an undeterminable time, his Deputy may issue a request to become full Senator, for approval by the Supreme Court.

6b. The Deputy Senators shall be considered part of the Senate, should the Senate be disbanded.

7. Should half or more of the Senate become absent, the Senate shall be disbanded.

Constitutional Ratification - Article IV

mongoose201 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:01:36 GMT

ARTICLE IV: THE SUPREME COURT

1. The Supreme Court shall bear responsibility for the proper adherence to the Articles of Constitution and the Articles of Law by the Presidency, the Senate, and the People.

2. The Supreme Court shall consist of two Supreme Justices, to be elected by the People.

3. Each Supreme Justice shall serve on personal title, for life, or until he resigns, or until he becomes absent, or until he is dismissed by the Senate, whichever may come first.

4. The Supreme Court shall organize and oversee the elections of the Presidency, the Senate, and the Princeps, and execute the outcomes thereof.

4a. In case of irregular elections due to dismissal or disbandment, the Supreme Court shall determine the length of the term of the office in question, in order that the sequence of elections as intended by these Articles of Constitution shall be restored as soon as possible.

5. The Supreme Court shall make such alterations to the Articles of Constitution as approved by the People.

6. The Supreme Court may, by vote of simple majority:

- Nullify a decision of the Senate.

- Nullify an Article of Law.

- Inflict upon individual member of the People such punishments as are necessary and proper for proven infractions against the Articles of Constitution or the Articles of Law, up to and including withdrawal of privileges granted by these Articles of Constitution.

- Present to the People proposals for alteration of the Articles of Constitution.

Constitutional Ratification - Articles V and VI

mongoose201 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:03:33 GMT

ARTICLE V: LEGISLATURE

1. These Articles of Constitution shall be the supreme law of the Community; no other body of legislature shall supercede it.

2. To alter the Articles of Constitution, a majority vote of no less than two-thirds of the People shall be required to be in favor.

3. To ensure the proper execution of the Articles of Constitution, Articles of Law shall be established, to be adhered to by such parties as they concern.

ARTICLE VI: START OF GAME

1. To begin the game, a staff member of 1BigCommunity.com shall:

- Determine the parameters of the game, and create a game accordingly.

- Create such forum boards as necessary.

- Organize and oversee the first election of the Supreme Court.

- Make the game available to the Presidency when both it and the Senate have been elected and installed.

2. The first Senate shall have a term of 25 turns.

Official Poll - World Size

mongoose201 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 07:44:51 GMT

Please choose the World Size. This poll will be Open for 72 hours. Once this poll is complete, we will poll for number of rival civs.

Thanks.

Completed Polls

mongoose201 — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 01:41:40 GMT

Polls that are moved here are completed and can no longer be voted on. The results of the poll will be visible to all, and they can be discussed as a reply to the poll itself.

Thanks