Information on Figip
Apr 24, 2020 12:54:38 GMT -7
Post by Mouse on Apr 24, 2020 12:54:38 GMT -7
Pronunciation: FIG-ep
Demonym: Figish
Slogan: Greatest Over the Sea
Kingdom Age: 467
Current Leader: King Tal Marple
Government System: Constitutional Monarchy
Figip has an elected parliament which takes care of many of the day to day tasks and small decision making. However it is important to note that the Monarch still has the power to veto or alter motions as well as the ability to abolish parliament. The judicial branch of government consists of a series of courts and at the top of those courts the final say is the supreme judge, a single person elected by parliament.
King: The head of state, the king has the power to veto and alter motions as well as the ability to abolish parliament.
Parliament: The legislative branch of the Government which puts forth laws and motions which must be approved by the monarch. The parliament is elected by the people.
Supreme Judge: The head of the judicial branch of government has the final say in disputes regarding the law.
Economic System: Mixed Economy
Figip operates on a balance between government support of businesses and people and private businesses.
1 Gold Tips = 10 Silver Tips
1 Silver Tips = 5 Bronze Tips
1 Bronze Tips = 10 Copper Tips
Education:
Education of children in Figip is done one of three ways. First: private boarding school, Second: Public Day School, Third: Homeschool. Private boarding school has long been seen as the most prestigious option for schooling and many families who have the money for it send their children to boarding school. Public Day School is seen as the option for those who can’t afford to send their children to boarding school and don’t have the time or money to Homeschool their kids. A child learning from home will either learn from their parents or from private Tutors. For the rich who want to offer their child the best possible chance but don’t want to send their children away from home, they will often hire a tutor or even two or three to teach their children at home. Other parents who are home a lot may teach their children themselves.
Family Structure:
The family structure of Figip is as varied as they are. The image of a family bond in Figip rarely goes beyond the immediate family and as a result families are spread out and rarely stay in the same place as their parents or siblings.
Marriage:
Figish marriages vary in size and fanciness depending on personal preference. Divorce is common, making remarrying common as well. Children from broken marriages will usually cycle through their parents. Upon marriage a woman takes her husband's surname, adding 'St.' to the beginning. For same-sex male couples, both keep their surname and for same-sex female couples both take the other's surname and add St. In these cases children take either surname.
Children:
Children in Figip are seen as part of the community. Childhood is an idealised notion and seen as something worth protecting. Anyone under the age of eighteen is considered a child. Children are the responsibility of their assigned guardian whether that guardian be a parent or someone else pledged to look after them. In Figip child labour laws are in effect and children cannot work until the age of sixteen.
Language: Figish
The Figish language is often known as the easiest to learn by Suríans and Avish. The language is filled with simple consonants and had significant influence in the development of the Avish language. In fact Figish speakers will often call Avish a dialect of Figish.
Demonym: Figish
Slogan: Greatest Over the Sea
Kingdom Age: 467
Current Leader: King Tal Marple
Government System: Constitutional Monarchy
Figip has an elected parliament which takes care of many of the day to day tasks and small decision making. However it is important to note that the Monarch still has the power to veto or alter motions as well as the ability to abolish parliament. The judicial branch of government consists of a series of courts and at the top of those courts the final say is the supreme judge, a single person elected by parliament.
King: The head of state, the king has the power to veto and alter motions as well as the ability to abolish parliament.
Parliament: The legislative branch of the Government which puts forth laws and motions which must be approved by the monarch. The parliament is elected by the people.
Supreme Judge: The head of the judicial branch of government has the final say in disputes regarding the law.
Economic System: Mixed Economy
Figip operates on a balance between government support of businesses and people and private businesses.
1 Gold Tips = 10 Silver Tips
1 Silver Tips = 5 Bronze Tips
1 Bronze Tips = 10 Copper Tips
Education:
Education of children in Figip is done one of three ways. First: private boarding school, Second: Public Day School, Third: Homeschool. Private boarding school has long been seen as the most prestigious option for schooling and many families who have the money for it send their children to boarding school. Public Day School is seen as the option for those who can’t afford to send their children to boarding school and don’t have the time or money to Homeschool their kids. A child learning from home will either learn from their parents or from private Tutors. For the rich who want to offer their child the best possible chance but don’t want to send their children away from home, they will often hire a tutor or even two or three to teach their children at home. Other parents who are home a lot may teach their children themselves.
Family Structure:
The family structure of Figip is as varied as they are. The image of a family bond in Figip rarely goes beyond the immediate family and as a result families are spread out and rarely stay in the same place as their parents or siblings.
Marriage:
Figish marriages vary in size and fanciness depending on personal preference. Divorce is common, making remarrying common as well. Children from broken marriages will usually cycle through their parents. Upon marriage a woman takes her husband's surname, adding 'St.' to the beginning. For same-sex male couples, both keep their surname and for same-sex female couples both take the other's surname and add St. In these cases children take either surname.
Children:
Children in Figip are seen as part of the community. Childhood is an idealised notion and seen as something worth protecting. Anyone under the age of eighteen is considered a child. Children are the responsibility of their assigned guardian whether that guardian be a parent or someone else pledged to look after them. In Figip child labour laws are in effect and children cannot work until the age of sixteen.
Unwanted Children: Orphanages are a thing of the past in Figip, instead children with no home will be assigned a foster home until adopted. Foster homes can range from a family with intentions to adopt to a group home in which many children will stay until they are able to be rehomed with a foster family. Adoption is expensive and many who want to adopt don’t because of the high costs and lengthy process. Parents who have been deemed unfit to care for their children have visitation rights and are the deciding factor on whether a child can be adopted or not. Child abuse is taken very seriously in Figip and there are many measures in place to ensure children are safe in their own home.
Language: Figish
The Figish language is often known as the easiest to learn by Suríans and Avish. The language is filled with simple consonants and had significant influence in the development of the Avish language. In fact Figish speakers will often call Avish a dialect of Figish.