Post by Avaerilon on Apr 21, 2012 15:56:05 GMT
Hi there!
If you're new to NationStates, or you've never been a part of the World Assembly (WA) before, you might not feel like you know much about it. Don't worry; it can be quite difficult getting to grips with it, at first! Just so you know what it is and how it works, here is a basic little guide myself and Eggy216 have prepared especially for you!
Well... for you and anyone else who reads this... *ahem*
1. What is the WA?
The World Assembly, or WA, is a large group of various nations, a bit like the UN in real-life. Anyone, with any kind of nation at all, can join. You can be a senior administrator or just a newbie; I joined on my first day!
2. So, what does it do?
The WA is made up of 2 sections; the General Assembly (GA) and the Security Council (SC). The GA debates and then puts legislation to a vote. Legislation tends to be international-agreements, on things like child labour laws, chemicals in skincare products and the suchlike. The SC debates and then passes legislation on nations or regions. It can commend a nation for doing something "good" (i.e. defending a region, writing legislation, helping others) or condemn a nation for something "bad" (i.e. raiding, role-playing as an 'evil nation', etc.). The SC can also "Liberate" regions, by preventing a region from having a password.
3. Do you have to be a senior nation to join the SC?
No, you can vote on both GA and SC proposals as a member.
4. Who can write a proposal?
You can! All you need is to have two endorsements, and you can submit any proposal to the World Assembly, so long as you follow their guidelines. When you've written your proposal, post it in the World Assembly forum and get the input of other nations, and then when it's finalized you can submit it. If it gets enough endorsements by World Assembly Delegates, your proposal will be voted on. And if you get a simple majority, your proposal will become a law!
5. What are endorsements?
Endorsements are official thumbs-up from fellow regional members of the WA. You endorse the delegate and the cabinet by default; we will usually endorse you back, if your Civil Rights and Political Freedoms are good, that is!
If you're new to NationStates, or you've never been a part of the World Assembly (WA) before, you might not feel like you know much about it. Don't worry; it can be quite difficult getting to grips with it, at first! Just so you know what it is and how it works, here is a basic little guide myself and Eggy216 have prepared especially for you!
Well... for you and anyone else who reads this... *ahem*
1. What is the WA?
The World Assembly, or WA, is a large group of various nations, a bit like the UN in real-life. Anyone, with any kind of nation at all, can join. You can be a senior administrator or just a newbie; I joined on my first day!
2. So, what does it do?
The WA is made up of 2 sections; the General Assembly (GA) and the Security Council (SC). The GA debates and then puts legislation to a vote. Legislation tends to be international-agreements, on things like child labour laws, chemicals in skincare products and the suchlike. The SC debates and then passes legislation on nations or regions. It can commend a nation for doing something "good" (i.e. defending a region, writing legislation, helping others) or condemn a nation for something "bad" (i.e. raiding, role-playing as an 'evil nation', etc.). The SC can also "Liberate" regions, by preventing a region from having a password.
3. Do you have to be a senior nation to join the SC?
No, you can vote on both GA and SC proposals as a member.
4. Who can write a proposal?
You can! All you need is to have two endorsements, and you can submit any proposal to the World Assembly, so long as you follow their guidelines. When you've written your proposal, post it in the World Assembly forum and get the input of other nations, and then when it's finalized you can submit it. If it gets enough endorsements by World Assembly Delegates, your proposal will be voted on. And if you get a simple majority, your proposal will become a law!
5. What are endorsements?
Endorsements are official thumbs-up from fellow regional members of the WA. You endorse the delegate and the cabinet by default; we will usually endorse you back, if your Civil Rights and Political Freedoms are good, that is!
