Baltusia

Baltusia, officially the United Republic of Baltusia, is a nation located in northern Seleya. The country is made up of five major states and one federal district. The nation boasts a population of 115,000,000 people. The capital is Dominion and the largest city by population is Amistad.

Etymology
Baltusia was named after the Duke of Baltusia. Baltusia is a luthorianization of the Kilani name of Bailean Tiarna, meaning "House of the Lord".

Government & Politics
Baltusia is a representative democracy, working within a system of checks & balances under the Constitution. Citizens of Baltusia are subject to three levels of government: federal, state, and communal.

The federal government is split into three branches:

- Legislative Branch: The Congress, made up of the Senate and the Representative Assembly, creates laws, drafts & signs treaties, and financial authority.

- Executive Branch: The President is the commander of Baltusian military, can veto bills before they become laws, and appoints members to the Council and the Premier Court (approved by the Orator).

- Jurisdictive Branch: The Premier Court interprets laws and overturn those they find unconstitutional.

Baltusia is made up of five major states (Albion, Frontier, Kirkland, New Reginald, Santiago) and one federal district (Dominion).

Baltusia has existed for over 200 years, and has had several political parties having dominate control over its history. The currently active parties are: Constitution Party (1812), Communion Party (1855), National Party (1915), and Equal Party (1964).