Dracul - Revision history

Westarctica at 05:55, 27 November 2023

2023-11-27T05:55:02Z

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	\|head of government = Chancellor		\|head of government = Chancellor
	\|hos_name = Prince Stephen Luke		\|hos_name = Prince Stephen Luke
	\|hog_name = ~~Bruce Cooper~~		\|hog_name = Whisper Williams
	\|3rd_h_name =		\|3rd_h_name =
	\|legislature = Draculian Parliament		\|legislature = Draculian Parliament
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	==Economy==		==Economy==
	The Draculian Economy is based off the Draculian Mark. Currently, the Draculian Mark is valued at the amount of Gold purchased by the Draculian Government, marked at a USD price. Dracul currently uses its online gift shop to sell goods and services, such as novelty banknotes, citizenship certificates, shirt buttons, and flags. The gift shop makes up 98% of Dracul's income, with the other 2% made by penalties and internet services sold to Draculian Officials.		The Draculian Economy is based off the Draculian Mark. Currently, the Draculian Mark is valued at the amount of Gold purchased by the Draculian Government, marked at a USD price. Dracul currently uses its online gift shop to sell goods and services, such as novelty banknotes, citizenship certificates, shirt buttons, and flags. The gift shop makes up 98% of Dracul's income, with the other 2% made by penalties and internet services sold to Draculian Officials.

			==Relations with Westarctica==
			On 25 November 2023, three members of Dracul's government met [[Grand Duke Travis]] in a [[2023 Dracul State Visit\|state visit in Dracul]].

	==External links==		==External links==

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	{{Infobox nation		{{Infobox nation
	\|name = Commonwealth of Dracul		\|name = Commonwealth of Dracul
	\|image1 = [[File:Dracul ~~flag~~.~~jpg~~\|250px]]		\|image1 = [[File:Dracul Flag 2023.png\|250px]]
	\|motto = ''Deo Vindice''		\|motto = ''Deo Vindice''
	\|anthem = ''Dracul, Our Fatherland''		\|anthem = ''Dracul, Our Fatherland''
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	\|calling_code =		\|calling_code =
	\|notes =		\|notes =
	\|web = [www.draculgov.com Official Site]		\|web = [http://www.draculgov.com Official Site]
	}}		}}

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	==Government==		==Government==
	[[File:Stephen Luke.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|~~Chancellor~~ Stephen Luke of Dracul]]		[[File:Stephen Luke.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|Prince Stephen Luke of Dracul]]
	Dracul is a national republic of 2 states, a federal district, one concession, and no uninhabited island possessions. It is a national republic and a representative democracy, "in which majority rule is tempered by minority rights protected by law."		Dracul is a national republic of 2 states, a federal district, one concession, and no uninhabited island possessions. It is a national republic and a representative democracy, "in which majority rule is tempered by minority rights protected by law."

Westarctica at 22:33, 16 July 2023

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	\|head of state = Monarch		\|head of state = Monarch
	\|head of government = Chancellor		\|head of government = Chancellor
	\|hos_name = Prince ~~Jakob~~		\|hos_name = Prince Stephen Luke
	\|hog_name = ~~Stephen Luke~~		\|hog_name = Bruce Cooper
	\|3rd_h_name =		\|3rd_h_name =
	\|legislature = Draculian Parliament		\|legislature = Draculian Parliament
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	Following Murphy's abrupt departure as Prince-Elect, an election was held to determine who would ascend the throne as Prince of Dracul. This democratic process closely mirrors the process used to elect Wallachian monarchs during the late Medieval Period.		Following Murphy's abrupt departure as Prince-Elect, an election was held to determine who would ascend the throne as Prince of Dracul. This democratic process closely mirrors the process used to elect Wallachian monarchs during the late Medieval Period.

	On 2 December 2022, Vice Chancellor Connor Modena won the election for the throne and was declared Prince-Elect. He chose the regnal name Jakob.		On 2 December 2022, Vice Chancellor Connor Modena won the election for the throne and was declared Prince-Elect. He chose the regnal name Jakob. Less than one year later, Prince Jakob abdicated the throne and Chancellor Stephen Luke became Dracul's monarch in his place.

	==Economy==		==Economy==

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	\|head of state = Monarch		\|head of state = Monarch
	\|head of government = Chancellor		\|head of government = Chancellor
	\|hos_name = ~~''Vacant''~~		\|hos_name = Prince Jakob
	\|hog_name = Stephen Luke		\|hog_name = Stephen Luke
	\|3rd_h_name =		\|3rd_h_name =
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	==Government==		==Government==
	[[File:Stephen Luke.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|~~Vice President~~ Stephen Luke of Dracul]]		[[File:Stephen Luke.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|Chancellor Stephen Luke of Dracul]]
	Dracul is a national republic of 2 states, a federal district, one concession, and no uninhabited island possessions. It is a national republic and a representative democracy, "in which majority rule is tempered by minority rights protected by law."		Dracul is a national republic of 2 states, a federal district, one concession, and no uninhabited island possessions. It is a national republic and a representative democracy, "in which majority rule is tempered by minority rights protected by law."

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	==Transition to Monarchy==		==Transition to Monarchy==
	The middle of August 2022 brought a discussion to the Founder's Committee, of adopting a ceremonial Prince into the Commonwealth, for the purposes of preserving Vlad Tepes' history, as well as continuing the royal legacy of Vlad's house, the House of Basarab. The plan is for the Prince to be the sole historian of the nation, while granting noble titles to those who above and beyond to provide for the community. Currently, Parliament made the official changes on 5 September 2022, officially changing Dracul to a Constitutional Monarchy, as well as changing the titles of the President and Vice President.		The middle of August 2022 brought a discussion to the Founder's Committee, of adopting a ceremonial Prince into the Commonwealth, for the purposes of preserving Vlad Tepes' history, as well as continuing the royal legacy of Vlad's house, the House of Basarab. The plan is for the Prince to be the sole historian of the nation, while granting noble titles to those who above and beyond to provide for the community. Currently, Parliament made the official changes on 5 September 2022, officially changing Dracul to a Constitutional Monarchy, as well as changing the titles of the President and Vice President.

			Although [[Sir James Murphy]] was initially proposed as the first monarch of Dracul, shortly before his scheduled coronation, he withdrew himself from consideration for the post.

			Following Murphy's abrupt departure as Prince-Elect, an election was held to determine who would ascend the throne as Prince of Dracul. This democratic process closely mirrors the process used to elect Wallachian monarchs during the late Medieval Period.

			On 2 December 2022, Vice Chancellor Connor Modena won the election for the throne and was declared Prince-Elect. He chose the regnal name Jakob.

	==Economy==		==Economy==

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	\|shortname = Dracul		\|shortname = Dracul
	\|demonym = Draculian		\|demonym = Draculian
	\|government = ~~National presidential constitutional republic~~		\|government = Constitutional Monarchy
	\|head of state = ~~President~~		\|head of state = Monarch
	\|head of government = ~~Vice President~~		\|head of government = Chancellor
	\|hos_name = ~~Dmitri Howie~~		\|hos_name = ''Vacant''
	\|hog_name = Stephen Luke		\|hog_name = Stephen Luke
	\|3rd_h_name =		\|3rd_h_name =
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	In the Draculian federalist system, citizens are usually subject to three levels of government: federal, state, and local. The local government's duties are commonly split between county and municipal governments. In almost all cases, executive and legislative officials are elected by a plurality vote of citizens by district. The government is regulated by a system of checks and balances defined by the Draculian Constitution, which serves as the country's supreme legal document. The original text of the Constitution establishes the structure and responsibilities of the national government and its relationship with the individual states.		In the Draculian federalist system, citizens are usually subject to three levels of government: federal, state, and local. The local government's duties are commonly split between county and municipal governments. In almost all cases, executive and legislative officials are elected by a plurality vote of citizens by district. The government is regulated by a system of checks and balances defined by the Draculian Constitution, which serves as the country's supreme legal document. The original text of the Constitution establishes the structure and responsibilities of the national government and its relationship with the individual states.

			==Transition to Monarchy==
			The middle of August 2022 brought a discussion to the Founder's Committee, of adopting a ceremonial Prince into the Commonwealth, for the purposes of preserving Vlad Tepes' history, as well as continuing the royal legacy of Vlad's house, the House of Basarab. The plan is for the Prince to be the sole historian of the nation, while granting noble titles to those who above and beyond to provide for the community. Currently, Parliament made the official changes on 5 September 2022, officially changing Dracul to a Constitutional Monarchy, as well as changing the titles of the President and Vice President.

	==Economy==		==Economy==

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	==Government==		==Government==
	[[File:Stephen Luke.jpg\|~~300px~~\|thumb\|Vice President Stephen Luke of Dracul]]		[[File:Stephen Luke.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|Vice President Stephen Luke of Dracul]]
	Dracul is a national republic of 2 states, a federal district, one concession, and no uninhabited island possessions. It is a national republic and a representative democracy, "in which majority rule is tempered by minority rights protected by law."		Dracul is a national republic of 2 states, a federal district, one concession, and no uninhabited island possessions. It is a national republic and a representative democracy, "in which majority rule is tempered by minority rights protected by law."

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|name = Commonwealth of Dracul
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|motto = ''Deo Vindice''
|anthem = ''Dracul, Our Fatherland''
|location = South Houston, Texas
|capital = Bran District
|languages = English
|shortname = Dracul
|demonym = Draculian
|government = National presidential constitutional republic
|head of state = President
|head of government = Vice President
|hos_name = Dmitri Howie
|hog_name = Stephen Luke
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|established = 25 September 2017
|area = 0.451062617 km2 (0.174156250 sq mi)
|population = 87
|population_notes = ''as of 2021''
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|pat_saint = Tsar Nicholas II
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|web = [www.draculgov.com Official Site]
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'''Dracul''', officially the '''Commonwealth of Dracul''', is a North American [[micronation]] located within and surrounded by Houston Texas. A democratic state in function, Dracul has grown to become a reasonably well-known member of the micronational community, holding relations with several prominent micronations, including [[Westarctica]].

Dracul has referred to itself as a "[[Sovereignty|sovereign]] republic" since its start in 2017 and has held itself in that regard, engaging in actions such as; establishing a currency and printing novelty banknotes, creating its own community and governmental traditions, holding elections and ceremonies, and engaging in public awareness initiatives; such as its popular 2019 suicide prevention campaign.

==History==
The country, founded on 25 September, 2017, encompasses a large public park and another (much smaller) park. Dracul was originally founded by Stephen Luke, Dmitri Howie, and Mark Millner, originally as a side hobby for the three.

In 2019, Whisper Williams and Kassie Bushong were made co-founders, due to their dedication towards progress. Since its founding, Dracul has risen to encompass more than 80 members from over 20 different nations throughout the globe and has gained treaties of recognition with more than 40 micronations.

The Commonwealth of Dracul takes its name from the Prince of Wallachia, which is attributed as to why Vlad III is a national hero of Dracul. Dracul was established on September 25, 2017 in Houston, Texas by Dmitri Howie, Stephen Luke, Kassie Bushong, and Mark Millner.

The exact reasons why Vlad III was chosen are still unclear; however, it is known that Stephen Luke was born in Romania, while Dmitri Howie claimed bloodline to Vlad III. It was this very fact that led many to believe why the two primary founders chose Vlad III and Romanian heritage as their micronation's basis.

==Government==
[[File:Stephen Luke.jpg|300px|thumb|Vice President Stephen Luke of Dracul]]
Dracul is a national republic of 2 states, a federal district, one concession, and no uninhabited island possessions. It is a national republic and a representative democracy, "in which majority rule is tempered by minority rights protected by law."

In the Draculian federalist system, citizens are usually subject to three levels of government: federal, state, and local. The local government's duties are commonly split between county and municipal governments. In almost all cases, executive and legislative officials are elected by a plurality vote of citizens by district. The government is regulated by a system of checks and balances defined by the Draculian Constitution, which serves as the country's supreme legal document. The original text of the Constitution establishes the structure and responsibilities of the national government and its relationship with the individual states.

==Economy==
The Draculian Economy is based off the Draculian Mark. Currently, the Draculian Mark is valued at the amount of Gold purchased by the Draculian Government, marked at a USD price. Dracul currently uses its online gift shop to sell goods and services, such as novelty banknotes, citizenship certificates, shirt buttons, and flags. The gift shop makes up 98% of Dracul's income, with the other 2% made by penalties and internet services sold to Draculian Officials.

==External links==
* [https://draculgov.com/ Official site]
* [https://micronations.wiki/wiki/Commonwealth_of_Dracul MicroWiki Article]

[[Category: Micronations]]