Trade Agreements

Lacrista has made a trade agreement with Ruler Jihee of Sujuland.
http://jiheenjuliatrade.blogspot.com/

Lacrista has made a trade agreement with Ruler Lucia of Looshaland.
http://tradeagreement.blogspot.com/

Lacrista's Alliances

The Lacrista Empire has joined two alliances:
The White Rose Alliance
http://whiterosealliance.blogspot.com/

The Grace Alliance
http://thegracealliance.blogspot.com/

International Agreements!!

Queen Julia and Ruler Venessa of Misty Gates have struck an international agreement about fighting pollution!! URL:

http://nopollution.blogspot.com/

Queen Julia and Ruler Jeshica have struck an international agreement about not poaching monkeys or snowleopards! URL:

http://nopoaching.blogspot.com/

Queen Julia and Queen Jihee have struck an inter. agreement about keeping a peaceful relation with eachother! URL:

http://suju-interagree.blogspot.com/

Essay #3- Pollution (516 words)

Pollution is a major problem in the world today. It affects us in many ways: asthma, lung cancer, global warming, climate changes, etc. There are many types of pollution and many different causes. If the government took more care and created more laws to fight against pollution, our mother earth would be much healthier today, and so would we.
One type of pollution is air pollution. This is a very big one too. Breathing in dirty air is not exactly welcoming to most people, but in some cities such as Mexico City and Sao Paulo, this is the only type of air they breathe. Urban air pollution has climbed higher and higher over the years, and is a major concern. This pollution skyrockets in mega cities that have over ten million people (Tokyo, Sao Paulo, Mexico City, Cairo, etc). Can you imagine how air pollution affects all those people? Over one million of the 18 million Mexico City residents suffer permanent breathing difficulties, headaches, coughs and eye irritations. New studies suggest that children living in neighborhoods with the worst air could suffer permanent alterations to cells in their nose and throat linings which could lead to cancer later in life. Mexico City’s air was recently ranked by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the most contaminated in the world. WHO studies indicate that it is unhealthy for human beings to breathe air with more than 100 to 120 parts per billion (ppb) of ozone contaminants for more than one day a year. Yet Mexico City residents breathe this level, or more, for over 300 days a year. Air-borne lead is an important air pollutant where leaded petrol is still sold. In high concentrations it is known to impair liver and kidney functions and is associated with reduced mental development of infants and children. Although lead is emitted b y vehicles as small particles, it can agglomerate into large particles that circulate through wind and traffic. For the cities surveyed, high levels of lead were recorded in the air of Cairo and Karachi and, to a lesser extent, in Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila and Mexico City. What’s frightening the most though, is that each and every person living in these cities around the world contributes daily to air pollution.
Water pollution is another major pollution problem that affects everybody. There’s very little fresh water left in the world, and 2/3 of it is frozen. We have to share 1/3 of it with 9-11 billion people in the world, plus we waste it and pollute it. Sewer overflows and runoff from farms and city streets threaten the life-sustaining properties of our waters, endanger human health and wildlife, and result in thousands of beach closings each year. Principal sources of water pollution are: industrial chemical waste and byproducts, poorly-treated or untreated sewage, surface runoff containing pesticides,
slash and burn farming practice, spilled oil/petroleum, acid rain, underground storage tank leakage, leading to soil contamination, thence aquifer contamination.
Lacrista is against pollution and the nation is doing all it can to help fight against it and keep this earth clean and green.

Sources:
1) http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/mexenv.html
2) http://tinyurl.com/fdoed
3) http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-29135-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html
4) http://tinyurl.com/p967x
5) http://www.nrdc.org/water/pollution/default.asp
6) http://www.crystalinks.com/pollution.html
7) http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/byproducts
8) http://www.epa.gov/acidrain/
9) http://www.epa.gov/superfund/students/wastsite/soilspil.htm

3 New Immigrants!!!

Three new immigrants have joined the Lacrista Empire!!
~ Angela A. pledges to uphold all of Lacrista's laws and do her best to serve this country and spread peace, friendship, and honesty.

~ Yuri C. pledges to uphold all of Lacrista's laws and do her best to serve this country and spread peace, friendship, and honesty.

~ Celio C. pledges to uphold all of Lacrista's laws and do her best to serve this country and spread peace, friendship, and honesty.

MicroUN

The Lacrista Empire has officially joined the MicroUN!! Yay!

Essay #2- Bullet Trains, Lacrista's Main Transportation (619 words)

In the world today, pollution is a major problem. But, with the rise of electronic technology, we hope to diminish this problem for ever. New inventions are in the works to tackle this major conflict. Some have already been introduced, such as hybrid cars, electric scooters, and other electronical machines. A big contribution to pollution is the gas from today’s cars and buses. But thanks to a new and efficient way of transportation, gas emissions will decrease: the electric bullet train.
A bullet train is a high-speed train that is shaped like a bullet. Bullet trains are streamlined so that they can travel faster. Electric-powered bullet trains offer amazing benefits: a quiet, high-speed mode of mass transportation with low environmental dangers. Usually, a bullet train’s body has a long nose and a circular shape that offers higher aerodynamic performance and less noise. Many other designs were newly devised to reduce environmental dangers and to increase passenger comfort: for example, wing-shaped frames make much less noise than traditionally-shaped ones, and aluminum panels for the wall and floor sections of the car body help reduce the noise in cabins because the material has low sound transmissivity.
In Japan, bullet trains are known as Shinkansen, the world’s first truly high speed locomotive. Japan train travel offers the fastest point to point service of any rail line in the world. Japan train travel is the high-speed way to travel between the major cities of Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka. The Japan bullet train connecting these four major cities is known as the Tokaido Shinkansen and started working in 1964. Back then the trains ran at about 200 km/h, now they reach speeds of over 300 km/h. The bullet train eventually spread to cover the majority of Honshu—Japan’s largest and most populated island. But the best addition of the trains in Japan isn’t their sheer speed, but their frequency. There are about six train stops in an hour; therefore you’re never late for you train, just early for the next one.
In France, the TGV train is a speed record holder. It has achieved the very high world record of 320mph, 515km/h; despite this, these speeds are cannot be used for commercial use, and may never be. There are problems encountered with pantographs contact and wear and tear to equipment is too high. And of course there are safety issues as well which prevent civilians traveling at such high speeds. The name "Train à Grande Vitesse" translated into English means high speed train, which is not really very imaginative, but seeing as it is french it tends to get away with it! The TGV project started in the 1960s where SNCF realized that if it was to compete against the ever growing automobile and air transport it had to offer better speeds. The TGV averages a speed of 254.5km/h or 158mph, the second highest scheduled speed in the world. Still other TGV services often have very high average speeds often over 200km/h or 125mph. So you can truly realize how fast these trains are, compare their speed with the general average speed of a car: 45mph or 72km/h.
Since Lacrista is an island nation (almost similar to Japan in a way), its space is limited. Creating too many roads and having too many cars and buses would crowd Lacrista, not to mention contribute to the world’s pollution. Since bullet trains are effective way of transportation, being that it is fast, almost noiseless, non-polluting, and luxurious, as well as not requiring a web of different roads all over the nation, Lacrista has made bullet trains the country’s main transportation. Lacrista's top priority is the safety of its citizens, and bullet trains are very safe; the train operates on a track that is used only for the bullet train, it does not share the track with freight or any other trains, it does not cross any roads or highways. It is Lacrista’s goal to help decrease pollution and become more advanced in electrical technology.


Sources:
1) http://geography.about.com/od/urbaneconomicgeography/a/bullettrains.htm
2) http://www.amazon.com/Bullet-Trains-Enthusiast-Brian-Solomon/dp/0760307687
3) http://tinyurl.com/jrne4
4) http://www.destination360.com/asia/japan/train.php
5) http://www.destination360.com/asia/japan/transportation.php
6) http://www.o-keating.com/hsr/tgv.htm
7) http://www.o-keating.com/hsr/bullet.htm
8) http://tinyurl.com/ltwdo

White Rose Alliance

Queen Julia the Divine is founding a new alliance branch called the White Rose! Please visit the site and if you are interested in joining (the more the better!), please let me know. Thanx!
White Rose Link:

http://whiterosealliance.blogspot.com/

Declaration of Independence from the Dictator Donald Pippin!

On this day, the 17th of September, in the year 2006, Queen Julia the Divine declares independence from the American Government Dictator, Donald Pippin. Mr. Donald Pippin has reigned over his territory ruthlessly and mercilessly, discriminating and unforgiving, and Queen Julia has decided, for the better of the Lacrista Empire, to severe ties with this dictator. He has not minded the opinions, complaints, and advice from subjects in his classroom territory, and has caused much suffering and stress on his account. He has brainwashed us and teased us and now it is time to stage a revolution.

Queen Julia the Divine believes that in a classroom setting, there should NOT be a dictatorship. If the dictator (aka teacher) is teaching wrong information, doesn't listen to his/her subjects (aka students) and doesn't really care what his subjects go through each night to finish work assigned, there will be utter chaos and hatred throughout an entire year. There won't be effective learning due to all of this, therefore the students bomb the final exams, FCAT, and SAT. Queen Julia also believes that Mr. Pippin, being a dictator with too much power, has taken a liking to the amount of power he has at controlling whether people pass or fail to terrorize and cause stress and nightmares to his students. This though, Queen Julia believes, is not entirely his fault because anyone with his amount of power is inclined toward this behaviour, and the simplest solution is to reign in his power, turn the dictatorship into another more effective type of government, and let him become the great teacher he is with out this power-hungry addition. Here is Queen Julia's list of grievences:

He expects that we always have our notebook spotless and ready for notebok checks even when he gives so much notes and little time to let us straighten them up.

He expects us to fully comprehend our notes by next rotation, even if they are written in Old English.

He expects us to finish pop quizes and tests, writing a paragraph for the answers, in just one class.

He loaded our planners and schedules with an atrocious amount of homework.

He places us in groups and expects us to get all group work done even if there is a lazy and not caring student in the group, or the whole group gets zeros.

He assigns homework to be done on an internet forum, which can prevent students from getting their homework in on time for number of reasons: computer crashes, no internet, library is closed, the Robinson Media Center is closed because of some PTA meeting, etc.

He is strict in class policies and you can not be tardy even within good reason.

There is never a break from homework.

His handwriting is a joke.

He doesn't care if one of his essay tests is on the same day as the Biology exam or the Algebra test.

He doesn't clearly explain to us why our grades are low.

He teases us in class.

He gives us heart attacks when telling us our grades by jokingly telling us we have F's and D's just to see how we'd react.

He makes topics as boring as possible.

He spends too much time on the lesson and when we have to do the Activity, we don't have time for it, therefore we don't understand the lesson.

He tells us the bellwork questions are extra credit and get our hopes up, yet when we look at the bellwork at home, every single one of them is not understandable and/or are logic puzzles only Mr. Pippin understands.



Queen Julia and her peers have attempted to make the class setting a better experience with complaints to the Dictator himself, who doesn't care and disregarded these complaints, and to school administrators, who always brush it off, saying they'll talk to him, yet they always forget or are too busy. We have written petitions and have written him e-mails, which he never answers. As a result, Queen Julia and her peers have tired of complaining and decided to take action in there own hands: declare independence.

In taking action, we will hold student meetings discussing how to transform Mr. Pippin's dictatorship into a better form of government, we will set rules down on the amount of homework and classwork we can fit in, we will advise other teachers about Mr. Pippin's behaviors, we will pressure Mr. Pippin to change his ways, and we will boycott in class by refusing to do work. We will take responsibility for our action, and hope all things will be for the better.

--- Written by Queen Julia the Divine

Essay #1- Constitutional Monarchies (631 words)

There is an abundant amount of constitutional monarchy governments around the world. But what exactly is a constitutional monarchy? It is a system of government where there is a monarch ruling, but the monarch’s powers are restricted to those given under the constitution and laws of the nation. Without a constitution to keep it in check, a monarchy could easily transform into a tyranny. Can you imagine leaving it all up to chance in your country to see who the next ruler became? It could be a greedy king, an evil king, a king who doesn’t have common sense or one that just isn’t interested in ruling over a country. One who’d rather be a scientist, or something. Your beloved country would start spiraling down into chaos. But having a constitution reign in a king’s powers can help a government be balanced and run smoothly. Citizens will have more rights and the king will be equal. Some good examples of this are some countries in the world today.
Australia is a constitutional monarchy. Their head of state is the English Queen Elizabeth II. She is represented in Australia by the Governor-General. : “A Governor-General appointed by the Queen shall be Her Majesty's representative in the Commonwealth, and shall have and may exercise in the Commonwealth during the Queen's pleasure, but subject to this Constitution, such powers and functions of the Queen as Her Majesty may be pleased to assign to him.” (Quote from source 2). Today, the Governor-General has many responsibilities given to him by the constitution. Some include: “Being Queen’s representative, Appoints sitting times for Parliament, May accept resignations of Senators and advise State Governors of such vacancies, May dissolve the House of Representatives, With the Executive Council, may issue writs for House of Representatives elections, Can accept the resignation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives,”, (quote from source 3). Australia runs smoothly with a constitutional monarchy, being one of the world’s developed countries.
Japan is also a constitutional monarchy. In Japan, the power held by the emperor has changed throughout the country's history. As early as the 17th century, Japan was ruled by the shoguns; military rulers who passed their power down family lines. The emperor was returned to power in the 19th century following a political uproar known as the Meiji Restoration. However, the real power rested with powerful families called the daimyo. Under the current constitution, the emperor is a "symbol of state" but holds very little power. (source 4) Japan, having this system of government, is one of the most advanced countries in the world.
Thailand is yet another constitutional monarchy. Even though their king is just a figure head, Thais regard their king, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, as a true royal symbol, a source of pride for the country. King Bhumibol Adulyadej holds the title of the world's longest reigning monarch, having held the throne since 1946.
This quote clearly explains the difference between a regular monarchy and a constitutional monarchy:
“Throughout most of history, governments - usually monarchies headed by kings, emperors, pharaohs and other major or minor tyrants - actually owned everything under their rule, including, believe it or not, the people. In those regimes the population was considered to be subjects, not citizens. That means that the people were treated as the underlings, subjected to the will of the ruler.”
---- Tibor Machan, The Orange Grove, The Orange County Register, Apr 15, 1999.
No wonder there are almost no more existing absolute monarchies in the world; the people got smart and wanted more freedoms over their governments. A constitutional monarchy offers these freedoms while still keeping your traditional monarch. The Lacrista Empire will rule with a fair queen and constitution, and the Lacrista nation will be citizens, not subjects.

Sources:

1) http://www.answers.com/topic/constitutional-monarchy

2) http://www.australianpolitics.com/constitution/gg/

3) http://www.australianpolitics.com/constitution/gg/powers.shtml

4) http://www.cbc.ca/news/bigpicture/queen/con_monarchies.html

5) http://www.thaiembdc.org/monarchy/monarchy.htm

6) http://www.australianpolitics.com/democracy/terms/constitutional-monarchy.shtml

7) http://www.hawaiiankingdom.org/constitutional-monarchies.shtml

8) http://tinyurl.com/p49fq

Nation Stats

Major export: Lacrista Diamonds
Major import: Food/agriculture
National animal: Snow Leopard
National Bird: the Swan
National Fruit: Kiwi
National Flower: the White Rose
National Sport: Swimming
National Food: Brigadeiro
National Anthem: "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield
Kind of Soap Exporting: Lilac Soap
Currency: Crii
Currency Exchange: 1 Crii=5 American Dollars.
Main Religion: Criistanty
Highest Education Level: University Sage Degree
The most important national holiday: Queen's Birthday, on Nov. 11
Main Language: Crista
National Colors: Purple, pink, and green
Leader's Title: Queen
Government Type: Constitutional Monarchy
Flag: Soon to come!

The Lacrista Constitution

The Divine Queen of the Lacrista Empire and her respected Council of Advisors swear to always serve and protect citizens of Lacrista to their full extent and always exercise rightful laws and justice at the right time. Lacrista will always try its best to minimize pollution, protect the environment, run a fair and smooth government, keep its citizens happy, and stay honest and trustworthy. These are its goals and responsibilities.

The Queen has absolute rule, but gets advice and opinions from her Council of Advisors, six men each representing the interests of his respective state. It is through these Advisors that the Queen knows what her citizens worries are and what they would like out of their government. The Queen does everything with advice from her council. She and the council must follow this Constitution, and obey Lacrista’s laws as well as make them. The Queen will also have Complaint Sessions four times a month in her palace to listen to each attending citizen’s complaints, ideas, and advice personally.

Citizens are allowed the following freedoms:
· Freedom of Speech
· Freedom of Religion
· Freedom of Press
· Freedom of Mind
· Freedom of Property
If a citizen abuses these freedoms and takes advantage of them, they will be taken away and justice will be executed. Lacrista encourages citizens to use their freedoms to help make Lacrista and their communities better, and to raise awareness to world conflicts.
The Queen is allowed the following freedoms:
· All citizen freedoms
· Freedom of Ruling
The Queen mustn’t take advantage of power and corrupt herself and nation, and must always rule fairly. If Queen has turn corrupted and all Advisors agree and give reason, the nation has the right to strip the throne from the present Queen and give to either a family member of the former queen, present queen, or another family related to the queen. Advisors themselves cannot become king or queen, they must stay Advisors and serve present Queen. Citizens cannot become Queen unless married into royal family.

Laws
1. To gain citizenship, one must live and work in Lacrista for three years and maintain a good record during that time, one must be somewhat fluent and literate in Crista, the Lacrista Empire's main language, and have a good background of life before you came to Lacrista.
2. Littering is illigal. Those caught littering will be fined 60 Criis or serve 15 days in the Lacrista Prison. Citizens, tourists, and immigrants are expected to help keep Lacrista clean.
3. Lacrista must try and use electricity in every aspect of the country's life in such a way that minimal pollution is produced, and the way the electricity is made doesn't cause pollution (example: water dams, wind mills). The main transportation in Lacrista will be electric bullet trains.
4. Lacrista will be made up of six states: Lasta, Crya, Crala, Larit, Lacra, and Caryln. Each state will be responsible for peacefully picking their own Advisor to participate in the Queen's Council of Advisors and represent their respective state. The Queen and Council reside in Larina City, the capitol.
5. Lacrista will have a limited population due to the fact it is an island nation. It can only support so many. Family's can have up to 4 children. Lacrista also oesn't want overpopulation of homeless and abandoned animals/pets. You can have up to three pets.
6. All citizens get free healthcare as long as they continue to pay their taxes.
7. Lacrista expects its youth to get a full and complete education. Schools across Lacrista will teach the laws of the Constitution and how to be a good citizen, ensuring each citizens understand his or her rights. The levels of education are:
- Elementary: PreK through Grade 6
- Primary: Grades 7 through 9
- Secondary: Grades 10 through 12
- University: Career choice.
The highest education level you can achieve is a University Sage Degree.
8. No exotic or endangered species as pets without Queen's knowing and permit.
9. You have to be 18 years to have a working license. You have to be 18 to vote. Note: citizens can not vote on anything political except the choosing of their Advisor. To drink, you have to be 21 years old. If you abuse drinking rights, they can be taken away from you.
10. Until Queen dies or is unfit to rule, she has the throne.
11. Majority of taxes will go to Scientific research, health care, education, environment preservation, buildings, and military.
12. There won’t be many cars in Lacrista since the whole country will be using bullet trains (There won’t be many roads, they take up space. Again, Lacrista is an island). But if you really want a car, 18 is the age to test for license, and only Hybrid cars are allowed; gas will be extremely hard to find since everything's electric.

100 Micornation Questions

1. What will you name it?
The Lacrista Empire
2. What kind of government will it have?
A Constitutional Monarchy
3. Will it have a currency?
Yes. The Crii.
4. Will it have a flag or symbol?
Yes. See upcoming post about flag.
5. Will it have alliances with other nations?
Yes, Lacrista will have as many alliances as possible! See Alliance List (upcoming)
6. What will be the main export be?
Lacrista Diamonds!
7. What are citizenship requirements?
Living at least three years in Lacrista, somewhat fluent in Crista, and a good background.
8. Will it have any political enemies?
Yes, those that wish to war with Lacrista.
9. What is your it’s leadership title?
Queen.
10. What will be its main language?
Crista
11. Will it have geographical boundaries?
Yes, water on all sides. Lacrista is an island.
12. Will it have a constitution?
Yes. The Lacrista Constitution.
13. How will you set up an Army or Police Force?
The Federal Lacrista Military will have three branches: The National Lacrista Air Force (NLAF), The National Lacrista Army (NLA), and The National Lacrista Navy (NLN). There will also be local police forces.
14. Will it have a form of currency?
Yes, The Crii.
15. Will there be a main religion?
Yes, Criistanty. But Citizens may practice whatever they wish.
16. Will you be prepared for a war?
Of course. Though Lacrista prefers peace, it will always be ready to protect its citizens.
17. What will is main source of transportation?
Electric Bullet Trains.
18. Is there a limited population?
Unfortunatly yes. Even though it is a large island, Lacrista can only support so many. But if the problem of overpopulation ever presents itself, there will have to be a solution; the Queen will think of one,
19. Will it be a city, state, or nation?
It will be a nation, be made up of six states (Lasta, Crya, Crala, Larit, Lacra, and Caryln), and have cities.
20. Will you allow immigrants?
Of course.
21. Do you celebrate national holidays?
Yes. Some examples are the Queens Birthday and Lacrista Day.
22. Will it have different boundaries?
Yes. Lacrista is an island.
23. What is the state animal?
The snow leopard.
24. What point in technological development is it?
Lacrista is very advanced in technology. It aims to make everything more energy efficient and less pollution.
25. How will the healthcare program be organized?
All citizens get free healthcare as long as they continue to pay their taxes.
26. What natural resources are there?
Diamonds, trees, water, fossil fuel, copper, iron.
27. Will there be a controlled population?
Unfortunately yes. Lacrista is an island and can only support so many people. But if overpopulation ever occurs, a solution will be made.
28. Will there be natural disasters?
A few hurricanes. Lacrista is an island, after all.
29. DO the kids have to go to school?
Yes, Lacrista xpects its youth to get a full and complete education.
30. Are there specific races that will be allowed into your country?
If so, then who?
All races are allowed to enter, as long as they fit citizenship requirements.
31. What will the drinking age be if any?
21 years old.
32. Will children be aloud in your nation?
Of course!
33. What age are you allowed to get your driver’s license (if necessary)?
There won’t be many cars in Lacrista since the whole country will be using bullet trains (There won’t be many roads, they take up space). But if you really want a car, 18 is the age to test for license, and only Hybrid cars are allowed.
34. What is the exchange rate of your currency?
1 Crii= 5 american dollars.
35. What types of sports are there? –
All sports. The main sport is swimming.
36. Will your nation have a national anthem?
Yes. The song “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield.
37. What will be its attractions?
Sunny weather, fantastic resorts and beaches, beautiful cities, and portrait landscapes (mountains, lakes, etc.) at the Lacrista National Park.
38. Do you allow torture to recieve information?-
??? Don’t understand question.
39. How will people elect government officials?
Individual states can elect their Advisor to represent their interests in the Queen’s Council of Advisors. Each state will have an Advisor on the council.
41. what will the consequence for law breaking be?
Depends on which laws were broken. From fines and community service, to the death penalty.
42. what is the highest education level?
A University Sage Degree.
43. What is your policy on immigrants?
Immigrants are allowed as long as they’re legal. If illegal, they will be returned to their home country. Lacrista can’t have overpopulation.
44. How much money will go towards scientific research?
A good share. Lacrista want to continue being advanced in technology. Probably about five to ten million Criis, maybe more or less.
45. Who and how will you train/prepare for war?
All three branches of the National Lacrista Military will accept enlisting from citizens. The three branches will always be conducting tests and drills to make sure everyone’s prepared for emergencies.
46. What will be your state plant, if any?
The White Rose.
47. What history does ur nation have if any?
The First Queen, Queen Listrania, left her native country, traveled and discovered the island and founded the Lacrista nation. She set up the Coucil of Advisors and the royal family, marrying a prince from her native country that left with her. Both set up a powerful government and ruled wisely. They built the foundations and laws that Lacrista still uses, and they have been conquering all problems that have come their way. The present Queen, Queen Julia the Divine, is the rightful descendent and heir to the Lacrista throne, and rules presently the Empire.
48. Does ur nation have a police force? do they use weapons?
Yes, there is a police force. They use electric shields and guns mostly.
49. What is your school schdule going to be like?
???
50. Do men and women have the same rights?
Yes, equality is a principal law in Lacrista. The country is ruled by a woman, but with the help of six men, the Advisors. Men and Women live in harmony.
51. Will there be a restriction on children or pets?
Lacrista won’t allow an extremely large number of children due to overpopulation prevention- you can have up to four. Lacrista loves animals, but doesn’t wnt a large number of homeless animals. You can have up to three pets.
52. How will the government deal with natural disasters and will their be a state militia?
The government will have emergency evacuation plans for all types of disasters.
53. What kind of jobs would be available?
All kinds are needed to run a country; all will be available.
54. Will your country use the metric system, the english system, or will you create a system of measurements of your own?
My country will use the metric system.
55. Do the citizens of your micronation have to pay taxes? If so, what would the government use the tax money for?
Yes, they do. Scientific research, health care, education, environment preservation, buildings, and military.
56. Will you have a specific culture influence ur nation? if so what kind of culture and how does it effect ur community as in appearance?
Yes, the Brazilian culture with a mix of other cultures from immigrants. It affects celebrations, citizen behavior, and make Lacrista a distinguished culture.
57. Will the jobs in your micronation be appart of the stock market and will the people be able to invest in it? –
People can invest.
58. What will be your state bird?
The Swan.
59. What is the penalty of breaking the law in your nation and who enforces the law?
Already answered this.
60. What will the colors and objects in your flag stand for? See Flag post (Upcoming)
61. Will your citizens have freedom of speech or freedom of press? –Yes, they will have both.
62. If there were any conflict in your micronation to another micronation, how will you react? Will you attack forcibly or talk peacefully? Talk peacefully. Violence is the last resort.
63. Will your flag stand for anything, if you have a flag?
Yes. See Flag Post.
64.How long will your leaders term last? Until the queen dies, she will rule.
65. Will you have a slogan? Yes: “Take a stand and be yourself.”
65. What will your citizens do in their spare time? (aka amusment parks)
They will have amusment parks, public gardens, cafes, national parks, etc.
66. What are the gas prices going to be? There wil be no gas in Lacrista. Everything will be electric.
67. Will you have a draft for the military? Yes, in extreme circumstances.
68. Are you laws easy to understand? Yes, I will make sure of that.
69. Is litering a crime in your micronation? Yes it is. A citizen is expected to help keep Lacrista clean if they want to live in it.
70. What is the most prominent physical feature in your nation?
The high range of mountains down the middle of the island: The Jasmine Mountains.
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80. Are the powers divided between people or do you rule everything?
The Queen rules everything, but must still follow constitution.
81. How about national uniforms?
There will be uniforms for military and jobs that need it.
82. What are teh national colors going to be?
Purple, pink, and green.
83. Should your nation have a judicial system?
My nation will have a constitution.
84. Will there be an air force or military base in your micronation? Yes.
85. Will your micronation include a national anthem like we have? If so, will the words be meaningful at all? Yes, and they will be inspirational to citizens.
86. Will there be only one big tax for the citizens to pay? or will there be taxes on everything you buy and things you use?
There will be taxes on sale goods.
87. What is the national flower?
The White Rose.
88. Can your micronation consist of an already used property in our actual world?
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89. How will your micronation deal with corrupted or rebellious politicians/police/military ? Justice will be exercised and laws will be put into action.
90. What will the country’s main import be?
Food/ agriculture.
91. If the people are able to vote, how old do they have to be? At least 18. They can’t vote on anything political except their Advisor.
92. Will it be a dependent or an independent nation.
Independent
93. Will it provide welfare? Yes.
94. will you export any kind of soap? Lilac soap.
95. How do you go about creating to new laws? The Quuen and her council decide on new laws.
96. Will your micronation be agressive and teritorial (making war with anyone) or will your micronation be peaceful and try to make alliances and treaties?
Peaceful.
97. Will there be any kind of polution causing industries in your micronation, if so what measures would you take against it, if any
Lacrista will have no gas and everything electric, minimizing pollution.
98. What will be the maximun price on a Frappaccino? 0.50 Crii.
99.What is the legal age to start working? 18 years.
100. Will you create your own special holidays? Yes.
101. How long will a foreigner have to live in your nation before they are considered a citizen? 3 years
102. Will you allow the police to have guns if you do have police? Electrical guns and shield.
103. Will you have a national animal? If so, what will it be? The Snow Leopard
104. DO you have friends or foes with other natios? if so, do you do any imports or exports with them? Whata re your major industries? - Marin Biggers 4b blue. —
Yes, I have allies. Yes. My major industries is Diamond mining and fishing.
105. Like in some nations will some books or movies be prohibited? No, but if they turn out to cause an uproar, they will become prohibited.
106. National food- Brigadeiro (chocolate balls. Brazilian delicacy.)
107.Where is it located? In the Pacific.
108. Is there a minimum wage? If so, how much is it? 2 Crii.
109.Are citzens allowed to own pets?If so,to what extent(such as types of animals)? Yes. No exotic or endangered species without a permit from Queen.
110. In the event of the current leader’s death or inability to continue leading the micronation, who will succeed leadership? Queen’s daughters or female cousins with help of former Queen’s husband. or, if no female relations, Queen’s husband.
111. Who will be in charge of budgeting the money, or deciding where the money goes in your country? The Lacrista Financial Department with Queen.
112.Will citizens be able to have dual citizenship (allowed to join other micronations beside yours)? Yes.
113. What will be the national animal? – Snow Leopard
What will be the national fruit? Kiwi.
115.what will be your major export? –Lacrista Diamonds.
116.will women have the same rights as the men?-\Yes..
117. will you have an independence day? if so what date? Sure. November 11, on Queen’s b-day.
118. will you have a capitol? what will it’s name be?
Yes, Larina City.
119. do you support stem cell research, gay marrage, the theory of evolution or any of the other controversial issues in society today? I support cell research, theory of evolution, and have no objection to gay marriage.
120. Are there any school? If so, what kind of system do schools have? Yes. They have an educational system. (?)

Answers to Helpful Questions in Order to Make the Constitution

1) What is the structure of your gov't?
My government is a constitutional monarchy, with me being the Queen. My government will be based on the Constitution and the Queen.
2) What is your perspective on power?
I think that even the Queen should abide by a set of laws with everybody else in order to help prevent corruption of too much power. Even though the Queen will be in charge, she still has to obey the laws she herself creates for her people.
3) What are the responsibilities of your gov't?
To keep the Lacrista citizens safe, happy, educated, loyal, and goal-oriented. The government is also responsible for maintaining fair law in the nation, preserving the nation and its aspects, and running it smoothly so it prospers.
4) What powers will your gov't allow?
Basic human rights and freedoms. Some examples are: freedom of speech, religion, and mind.
5) What historical example will your nation follow?

6) What philosophical example will your nation follow?

7) Who makes, enforces, and interprets your laws?
The Queen makes the laws (with advice from her Council), all levels and branches of Police and Federal militery enforce the laws, and the Queen, the Queen's Advisors, and appointed judges interpret laws.

5 Basic Principles of Democracy

1) "Fundemental Worth"- Citizens have basic human rights, though they can be taken away as severe punishment by disregarding important laws.
2) "Equality of All Persons"- All citizens will be treated equally, and justice will be given when neccessary.
3) "Majority Rule- Minority Rights"- There will hardly be majority rule. Citizens can vote on local interests and community, but political decisions will be leftup to the Queen. The Queen will, however, listen to complaints, opinions and advice on specific days, and every citizen is welome to talk to her. If it is urgent and not a Complaint Session Day, citizens can talk to the advisor that represents them in the Queen's Council of Advisors whenever they wish. The Advisor will then mention the problem to the queen.
4) "Necessity of Compromise"- There will rarely be compromising on political issues, but there may be some exceptions the Queen might allow.
5) "Individual Freedom"- Everybody will have freedoms; it's up to them to use theirs. If they misuse their rights, consquences will be issued.

Responsibilities & Powers of the Lacrista Government

A. Responsibilities
1) "We the People"- Citizens of Lacrista will have a constitution and will have a queen. They will get to vote on some things, though, such as local interests. Queen Julia's main concern is the happiness of her people.
2) "Establish Justice"- Yes, all people will have rightful justice. Queen Julia will be dutiful to her country and exercise justice, listen to the advice and complaints of her people, and do what is neccessary in her power to make her citizens happy with their country.
3) "Ensure Domestic Tranquility"- The Queen will do her best to make sure that all disputes are settled fairly, listening to both sides. She will not only have her opinion on the dispute, but the opinion of her Council of Advisors as well.
4) "Provide for Common Defense"- Lacrista will have one of the highest safety ratings. The nation's two biggest concerns are the happiness and safety of its people. There will be local, state, and federal police levels as well as national military: army, air force, and navy. Citizens are not to be worried.
*The Federal Lacrista Military*
~ one of the three federal military branches: The National Lacrista Army. The NLA protects Lacrista and her citizens with pride, honor, stealth, technique, and land. Here are only some of the enlistment requirements: Lacrista citizenship, fluent and literate in the Crista language, at least a Scondary Degree in education (see below in Education section to learn about Lacrista schools), knowledge about geography and the land of Lacrista, etc.
~ one of the three federal military branches: The National Lacrista Air Force. The NLAF protects Lacrista and her citizens with pride, honor, stealth, technique, and air. Here are only some of the enlistment requirements: Lacrista citizenship, fluent and literate in the Crista language, at least a Scondary Degree in education (see below in Education section to learn about Lacrista schools), knowledge about geography and the land of Lacrista, some flying training or knowledge/interest about air planes/jets, etc.
~ the last of the three federal military branches: The National Lacrista Navy. The NLN potects Lacrista and her citizens with pride, honor, stealth, technique, and water. Here are only some of the enlistment requirements: Lacrista citizenship, fluent and literate in the Crista language, at least a Scondary Degree in education (see below in Education section to learn about Lacrista schools), knowledge about geography and the land and water of Lacrista, interest or knowledge about warring at sea, captaining and working on ships, etc.
5) "Promote General Welfare"- There will be a constitution of laws that everyone is expected to follow: The Lacrista Constitution. Even the Queen must follow the laws set and act as an example to her citizens. Punishment will find all that disobey the laws.
6) "Ensure Bleesings of Liberty onto Ourselves" AKA EDUCATION- Schools across Lacrista will teach the laws of the Constitution and how to be a good citizen, ensuring each citizens understand his or her rights. The levels of education are:
- Elementary: PreK through Grade 6
- Primary: Grades 7 through 9
- Secondary: Grades 10 through 12
- University: Career choice.
7) "Ensures Blessings of Liberty onto Prosperity"- Be teaching and enforcing the laws, Lacrista will do its best to make sure its youth are pure, good, honest people.

B. Powers
1) "Authoritarian"- The Lacrista government will have Authoritarian powers, but most of the power will reside in the Justice and Medical branch of the government.
2) "Coercive"- Lacrista will use force when neccessary to bring justice and peace. Though peace-keeping is important in Lacrista, the Queen will not hesitate to use force if the safety of her country and people is in danger.
3) "Political Persuasion"- Persuading people that laws are good or bad is fine, if they agree to it. If they wish the law to change, talk to their advisor on the Queen's Council of Advisors, or talk to the Queen herself in the complaint sessions she will have in her palace. Persuading people against the government and queen so that people want to use force is unacceptable. Lacrista will keep its peace, and you may argue with words.
4) "Political Manipulation"- Unacceptable. Each person is in possession of his mind, so he should make his own decisions, that be manipulated into it. This is breaking the laws, and punishment will be given accordingly.

NOTE- Lacrista is a constitutional monarchy, and is very set about its laws!