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	\|align="center" colspan="2"\|'''Motto'''<br>''"Justitia Thronum Firmat"''<br>("Justice Strengthens the Throne")		\|align="center" colspan="2"\|'''Motto'''<br>''"Justitia Thronum Firmat"''<br>("Justice Strengthens the Throne")
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	'''Ibagli''' (pronounced ee-BAG-lee or ih-BAG-lee) is an island country in the [[wp:South Pacific Ocean\|South Pacific Ocean]]. It obtained sovereignty in 1955 from the [[wp:United Kingdom\|United Kingdom]]. The capital of Ibagli is [[Haphonia]]. The current population of Ibagli is approximately 500,000.		'''Ibagli''' (pronounced ee-BAG-lee or ih-BAG-lee) is an island country in the [[wp:South Pacific Ocean\|South Pacific Ocean]]. It obtained sovereignty in 1955 from the [[wp:United Kingdom\|United Kingdom]]. The capital of Ibagli is [[Haphonia]]. The current population of Ibagli is approximately 500,000.

	Ibagli is a [[wp:Unitary state\|unitary]] [[wp:Constitutional monarchy\|constitutional monarchy]] with a [[wp:Parliamentary system\|parliamentary democracy]]. The [[Monarchy in Ibagli\|Monarch]], currently [[~~Queen Elizabeth II~~]], is represented by a non-partisan [[Governor-General of Ibagli\|Governor-General]]. Political power is vested in the [[Parliament of Ibagli\|Parliament]], with the executive headed by the [[Prime Minister of Ibagli\|Prime Minister]], Ibagli's head of government.		Ibagli is a [[wp:Unitary state\|unitary]] [[wp:Constitutional monarchy\|constitutional monarchy]] with a [[wp:Parliamentary system\|parliamentary democracy]]. The [[Monarchy in Ibagli\|Monarch]], currently [[King Charles III]], is represented by a non-partisan [[Governor-General of Ibagli\|Governor-General]]. Political power is vested in the [[Parliament of Ibagli\|Parliament]], with the executive headed by the [[Prime Minister of Ibagli\|Prime Minister]], Ibagli's head of government.

	Ibagli obtained independence on 15 June 1955. It is located in central [[wp:Polynesia\|Polynesia]], approximately halfway between [[wp:Hawaii\|Hawaii]] and [[wp:New Zealand\|New Zealand]]. The population of Ibagli is primarily of [[wp:Europe\|European]] descent. The largest [[wp:Minority group\|ethnic minority]] in Ibagli are the aboriginal Ibaglians. The name of Ibagli comes from an aboriginal word for [[Mount Victoria]].		Ibagli obtained independence on 15 June 1955. It is located in central [[wp:Polynesia\|Polynesia]], approximately halfway between [[wp:Hawaii\|Hawaii]] and [[wp:New Zealand\|New Zealand]]. The population of Ibagli is primarily of [[wp:Europe\|European]] descent. The largest [[wp:Minority group\|ethnic minority]] in Ibagli are the aboriginal Ibaglians. The name of Ibagli comes from an aboriginal word for [[Mount Victoria]].
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	Ibagli is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy derived from the [[wp:Westminster system\|Westminster system]] of the United Kingdom.		Ibagli is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy derived from the [[wp:Westminster system\|Westminster system]] of the United Kingdom.

	The head of state of Ibagli is [[~~Queen Elizabeth II~~]], [[Monarchy in Ibagli\|~~Queen~~ of Ibagli]]. She is represented in Ibagli by [[Governor-General of Ibagli\|Governor-General]] Sir [[Steven Spell]].		The head of state of Ibagli is [[King Charles III]], [[Monarchy in Ibagli\|King of Ibagli]]. She is represented in Ibagli by [[Governor-General of Ibagli\|Governor-General]] Sir [[Steven Spell]].

	''[[The Constitution Act, 1955]]'' establishes the legal framework of Ibagli. The rest of Ibagli's constitution is based on unwritten customs and precedents.		''[[The Constitution Act, 1955]]'' establishes the legal framework of Ibagli. The rest of Ibagli's constitution is based on unwritten customs and precedents.
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	===The Monarch===		===The Monarch===

	Ibagli is a [[Monarchy in Ibagli\|constitutional monarchy]] and a Commonwealth realm that recognizes ~~Queen Elizabeth II~~ as head of state. ~~She~~ has reigned over Ibagli in ~~her own right since~~ independence in 1955, and as [[wp:Monarchy of the United Kingdom\|Queen of the United Kingdom]] from 1952 to 1955.		Ibagli is a [[Monarchy in Ibagli\|constitutional monarchy]] and a Commonwealth realm that recognizes King Charles III as head of state. He has reigned over Ibagli since the death of [[Queen Elizabeth II]] in 2022, who reigned as Queen of Ibagli from its independence in 1955 until her death, and as [[wp:Monarchy of the United Kingdom\|Queen of the United Kingdom]] from 1952 to 1955.

	On paper, the powers of the monarch appear to be very wide. In reality, most these powers are controlled by the Prime Minister and his cabinet and exercised by the [[Governor-General of Ibagli\|Governor-General]].		On paper, the powers of the monarch appear to be very wide. In reality, most these powers are controlled by the Prime Minister and his cabinet and exercised by the [[Governor-General of Ibagli\|Governor-General]].

	Succession to the throne of Ibagli is based on male-preference primogeniture and is governed by the [[wp:Act of Settlement 1701\|Act of Settlement]] and the [[wp:English Bill of Rights\|English Bill of Rights]]. These documents are a part of Ibagli's constitutional law and, according to the [[wp:Statute of Westminster\|Statute of Westminster]], may not be changed without the consent of Ibagli. [[wp:Succession to the Crown Act 2013\|Legislation]] ~~has been~~ enacted by the [[wp:Parliament of the United Kingdom\|British Parliament]] that ~~will~~, upon coming into force, ~~allow~~ succession without regards to gender for heirs born after October 2010~~, as well as allow~~ a person with a [[wp:Roman Catholic Church\|Catholic]] spouse ~~to succeed~~. [[The Constitution Act, 1955]] ~~allows~~ the government to approve this change and allow it to extend to Ibagli~~; it is expected that this will be done once~~ the necessary legislation has been put in place in the fifteen other [[wp:Commonwealth Realm\|Commonwealth Realm]]s. The heir apparent to the throne of Ibagli is the ~~Queen~~'s ~~eldest~~ son, [[wp:~~Charles~~, ~~Prince~~ of ~~Wales~~\|~~Charles,~~ Prince ~~of Wales~~]].		Succession to the throne of Ibagli is based on male-preference primogeniture and is governed by the [[wp:Act of Settlement 1701\|Act of Settlement]] and the [[wp:English Bill of Rights\|English Bill of Rights]]. These documents are a part of Ibagli's constitutional law and, according to the [[wp:Statute of Westminster\|Statute of Westminster]], may not be changed without the consent of Ibagli. In 2013, [[wp:Succession to the Crown Act 2013\|Legislation]] was enacted by the [[wp:Parliament of the United Kingdom\|British Parliament]] that, upon coming into force, allowed succession without regards to gender for heirs born after October 2010 and allowed the succession of a person with a [[wp:Roman Catholic Church\|Roman Catholic]] spouse. [[The Constitution Act, 1955]] allowed the government to approve this change and allow it to extend to Ibagli, which occurred in March 2015 after the necessary legislation has been put in place in some of the fifteen other [[wp:Commonwealth Realm\|Commonwealth Realm]]s. The heir apparent to the throne of Ibagli is the King's elder son, [[wp:Prince William, Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge\|Prince William]].

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	The [[Governor-General of Ibagli]] is the representative in Ibagli of the monarch, and exercises most of the monarch's duties in Ibagli. These duties include the granting of [[Royal Assent]] to bills passed by the [[Parliament of Ibagli]], presenting [[Honours system\|honours]], appointing the [[Prime Minister of Ibagli\|Prime Minister]] and the [[Cabinet]], and dissolving Parliament and calling [[Elections in Ibagli\|general elections]]. Most of these duties, however, are performed on the advice of the Prime Minister or are governed by long-standing constitutional conventions.		The [[Governor-General of Ibagli]] is the representative in Ibagli of the monarch, and exercises most of the monarch's duties in Ibagli. These duties include the granting of [[Royal Assent]] to bills passed by the [[Parliament of Ibagli]], presenting [[Honours system\|honours]], appointing the [[Prime Minister of Ibagli\|Prime Minister]] and the [[Cabinet]], and dissolving Parliament and calling [[Elections in Ibagli\|general elections]]. Most of these duties, however, are performed on the advice of the Prime Minister or are governed by long-standing constitutional conventions.

	The Governor-General is appointed by the ~~Queen~~ on the advice of the Prime Minister. The current Governor-General is Sir [[Steven Spell]]. He was installed on 15 September 2006 after being appointed on the advice of Prime Minister [[Roger Pollack]].		The Governor-General is appointed by the King on the advice of the Prime Minister. The current Governor-General is Sir [[Steven Spell]]. He was installed on 15 September 2006 after being appointed on the advice of Prime Minister [[Roger Pollack]].

	===Executive===		===Executive===
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	===National Anthems===		===National Anthems===

	Ibagli has two official national anthems. The first is the ''[[Ibaglian Hymn]]''. The second is ''[[God Save the ~~Queen~~]]''. Both have equal status in Ibagli, though the popularity of ''God Save the ~~Queen~~'' has declined in recent years.		Ibagli has two official national anthems. The first is the ''[[Ibaglian Hymn]]''. The second is ''[[God Save the King]]''. Both have equal status in Ibagli, though the popularity of ''God Save the King'' has declined in recent years.

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	Ibagli's most popular sports are [[wp:rugby union\|rugby union]], [[wp:cricket\|cricket]], [[wp:lawn bowling\|lawn bowling]], [[wp:Football (soccer)\|football]], and [[wp:rugby league\|rugby league]]. Also popular are [[wp:golf\|golf]], [[wp:tennis\|tennis]], [[wp:cycling\|cycling]] and a variety of water sports, particularly [[wp:sailing\|sailing]] and [[wp:rowing\|rowing]]. Ibagli sends athletes to the [[wp:Summer Olympic Games\|Summer Olympics]], the [[wp:Commonwealth Games\|Commonwealth Games]], and the [[wp:Pacific Games\|Pacific Games]]. A major stadium named [[New Windsor Stadium]] is planed for the town of New Windsor, a suburb of Haphonia, and will seat more than 41,000 people, the first of its kind in Ibagli.		Ibagli's most popular sports are [[wp:rugby union\|rugby union]], [[wp:cricket\|cricket]], [[wp:lawn bowling\|lawn bowling]], [[wp:Football (soccer)\|football]], and [[wp:rugby league\|rugby league]]. Also popular are [[wp:golf\|golf]], [[wp:tennis\|tennis]], [[wp:cycling\|cycling]] and a variety of water sports, particularly [[wp:sailing\|sailing]] and [[wp:rowing\|rowing]]. Ibagli sends athletes to the [[wp:Summer Olympic Games\|Summer Olympics]], the [[wp:Commonwealth Games\|Commonwealth Games]], and the [[wp:Pacific Games\|Pacific Games]]. A major stadium named [[New Windsor Stadium]] is planed for the town of New Windsor, a suburb of Haphonia, and will seat more than 41,000 people, the first of its kind in Ibagli.

	Statutory and major holidays in Ibagli include [[wp:New Year's Day\|New Year's Day]], the [[~~Queen~~'s Birthday]], [[wp:ANZAC Day\|ANZAC Day]], Labour Day, [[Constitution Day]], Remembrance Day, [[wp:Christmas\|Christmas]], and [[wp:Boxing Day\|Boxing Day]].		Statutory and major holidays in Ibagli include [[wp:New Year's Day\|New Year's Day]], the [[King's Birthday]], [[wp:ANZAC Day\|ANZAC Day]], Labour Day, [[Constitution Day]], Remembrance Day, [[wp:Christmas\|Christmas]], and [[wp:Boxing Day\|Boxing Day]].

	{{Commonwealth}}		{{Commonwealth}}
	{{Commonwealth realms}}		{{Commonwealth realms}}
	{{Oceania}}		{{Oceania}}

Ibagli: /* Independence */

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Independence

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	Talks on Ibaglian independence began in 1950, as the population of Ibagli began to sharply increase due to an increasing number of settlers from Britain escaping the postwar austerity. Much of the older generation living in Ibagli today either settled in Ibagli as children or are the children of these settlers.		Talks on Ibaglian independence began in 1950, as the population of Ibagli began to sharply increase due to an increasing number of settlers from Britain escaping the postwar austerity. Much of the older generation living in Ibagli today either settled in Ibagli as children or are the children of these settlers.

	On 10 June 1955, the ''Ibagli Act, 1955 (UK)'' received Royal Assent. It was proclaimed in Haphonia on 15 June by [[~~Governor-General~~ of ~~Ibagli~~\|~~Governor-General]]~~ the ~~[[Albert Cunard, 1st Viscount Feldon\|Viscount Feldon~~]]. A schedule to this act was the ''[[The Constitution Act, 1955\|Constitution Act, 1955]]''. It granted Ibagli independence, and set provisions for the new Ibaglian government. The Constitution Act is still the primary source of Ibaglian constitutional law.		On 10 June 1955, the ''Ibagli Act, 1955 (UK)'' received Royal Assent. It was proclaimed in Haphonia on 15 June by [[wp:Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester\|the Duke of Gloucester]]. A schedule to this act was the ''[[The Constitution Act, 1955\|Constitution Act, 1955]]''. It granted Ibagli independence, and set provisions for the new Ibaglian government. The Constitution Act is still the primary source of Ibaglian constitutional law.

	===1955-1981===		===1955-1981===

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Religion

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	===Religion===		===Religion===

	Approximately 55% of Ibaglians are [[wp:Christianity\|Christians]], divided among several churches. 48% are [[~~wp:Anglicanism~~\|Anglicans]] and 11% are [[wp:Roman Catholic Church\|Roman Catholic]], with the remainder being divided among other churches. 3% of Ibaglians adhere to [[wp:Hinduism\|Hinduism]], 3% to [[wp:Islam\|Islam]], 3% to native faiths, 2% to other religions, and 25% report that they are 'non-religious'.		Approximately 55% of Ibaglians are [[wp:Christianity\|Christians]], divided among several churches. 48% are [[Church of Ibagli\|Anglicans]] and 11% are [[wp:Roman Catholic Church\|Roman Catholic]], with the remainder being divided among other churches. 3% of Ibaglians adhere to [[wp:Hinduism\|Hinduism]], 3% to [[wp:Islam\|Islam]], 3% to native faiths, 2% to other religions, and 25% report that they are 'non-religious'.

	===Ethnic Groups===		===Ethnic Groups===

Ibagli: /* The Monarch */

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The Monarch

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	On paper, the powers of the monarch appear to be very wide. In reality, most these powers are controlled by the Prime Minister and his cabinet and exercised by the [[Governor-General of Ibagli\|Governor-General]].		On paper, the powers of the monarch appear to be very wide. In reality, most these powers are controlled by the Prime Minister and his cabinet and exercised by the [[Governor-General of Ibagli\|Governor-General]].

	Succession to the throne of Ibagli is based on male-preference primogeniture and is governed by the [[wp:Act of Settlement 1701\|Act of Settlement]] and the [[wp:English Bill of Rights\|English Bill of Rights]]. These documents are a part of Ibagli's constitutional law and, according to the [[wp:Statute of Westminster\|Statute of Westminster]], may not be changed without the consent of Ibagli. [[wp:Succession to the Crown Act 2013\|Legislation]] has been enacted that will, upon coming into force, allow succession without regards to gender for heirs born after October 2010, as well as allow a person with a [[wp:Roman Catholic Church\|Catholic]] spouse to succeed. ~~The~~ [[Constitution Act, 1955]] allows the government to approve this change and allow it to extend to Ibagli; it is expected that this will be done once the necessary legislation has been put in place in the fifteen other [[wp:Commonwealth Realm\|Commonwealth Realm]]s. The heir apparent to the throne of Ibagli is the Queen's eldest son, [[wp:Charles, Prince of Wales\|Charles, Prince of Wales]].		Succession to the throne of Ibagli is based on male-preference primogeniture and is governed by the [[wp:Act of Settlement 1701\|Act of Settlement]] and the [[wp:English Bill of Rights\|English Bill of Rights]]. These documents are a part of Ibagli's constitutional law and, according to the [[wp:Statute of Westminster\|Statute of Westminster]], may not be changed without the consent of Ibagli. [[wp:Succession to the Crown Act 2013\|Legislation]] has been enacted by the [[wp:Parliament of the United Kingdom\|British Parliament]] that will, upon coming into force, allow succession without regards to gender for heirs born after October 2010, as well as allow a person with a [[wp:Roman Catholic Church\|Catholic]] spouse to succeed. [[The Constitution Act, 1955]] allows the government to approve this change and allow it to extend to Ibagli; it is expected that this will be done once the necessary legislation has been put in place in the fifteen other [[wp:Commonwealth Realm\|Commonwealth Realm]]s. The heir apparent to the throne of Ibagli is the Queen's eldest son, [[wp:Charles, Prince of Wales\|Charles, Prince of Wales]].

	===Governor-General===		===Governor-General===

Ibagli: /* The Monarch */

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The Monarch

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	On paper, the powers of the monarch appear to be very wide. In reality, most these powers are controlled by the Prime Minister and his cabinet and exercised by the [[Governor-General of Ibagli\|Governor-General]].		On paper, the powers of the monarch appear to be very wide. In reality, most these powers are controlled by the Prime Minister and his cabinet and exercised by the [[Governor-General of Ibagli\|Governor-General]].

	Succession to the throne of Ibagli is based on male-preference primogeniture and is governed by the [[wp:Act of Settlement 1701\|Act of Settlement]] and the [[wp:English Bill of Rights\|English Bill of Rights]]. These documents are a part of Ibagli's constitutional law and, according to the [[wp:Statute of Westminster\|Statute of Westminster]], may not be changed without the consent of the ~~Ibaglian Parliament~~. The heir apparent to the throne of Ibagli is the Queen's eldest son, [[wp:Charles, Prince of Wales\|Charles, Prince of Wales]].		Succession to the throne of Ibagli is based on male-preference primogeniture and is governed by the [[wp:Act of Settlement 1701\|Act of Settlement]] and the [[wp:English Bill of Rights\|English Bill of Rights]]. These documents are a part of Ibagli's constitutional law and, according to the [[wp:Statute of Westminster\|Statute of Westminster]], may not be changed without the consent of Ibagli. [[wp:Succession to the Crown Act 2013\|Legislation]] has been enacted that will, upon coming into force, allow succession without regards to gender for heirs born after October 2010, as well as allow a person with a [[wp:Roman Catholic Church\|Catholic]] spouse to succeed. The [[Constitution Act, 1955]] allows the government to approve this change and allow it to extend to Ibagli; it is expected that this will be done once the necessary legislation has been put in place in the fifteen other [[wp:Commonwealth Realm\|Commonwealth Realm]]s. The heir apparent to the throne of Ibagli is the Queen's eldest son, [[wp:Charles, Prince of Wales\|Charles, Prince of Wales]].

	===Governor-General===		===Governor-General===

Ibagli: /* Economy */

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Economy

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	Ibagli has a prosperous, Western-style [[wp:Mixed economy\|mixed economy]], with a per capita [[wp:Gross domestic product\|GDP]] of approximately $24,000 [[wp:United States dollar\|United States dollars]]. In recent years, the Ibaglian economy has been resilient in the face of global economic downturn. Rising output in the domestic economy has been offsetting the global slump, and business and consumer confidence remains robust. Ibagli is a country heavily dependent on trade, as approximately 35% of Ibagli's output is exported. Common exports are fish and sugarcane.		Ibagli has a prosperous, Western-style [[wp:Mixed economy\|mixed economy]], with a per capita [[wp:Gross domestic product\|GDP]] of approximately $24,000 [[wp:United States dollar\|United States dollars]]. In recent years, the Ibaglian economy has been resilient in the face of global economic downturn. Rising output in the domestic economy has been offsetting the global slump, and business and consumer confidence remains robust. Ibagli is a country heavily dependent on trade, as approximately 35% of Ibagli's output is exported. Common exports are fish and sugarcane.

	The currency of Ibagli is the [[Ibaglian dollar]]. Prior to the creation of the dollar, the [[wp:Australian pound\|Australian pound]] was the currency of Ibagli. The Ibaglian dollar was created in 1966 when the Australian pound was abolished in favor of the new [[wp:decimalisation\|decimalised]] [[wp:Australian dollar\|Australian dollar]]. There were calls for the new Ibaglian ~~dollar~~ to be based on the [[wp:£sd\|£sd]] system, but it was created as a decimal currency with 100 cents.		The currency of Ibagli is the [[Ibaglian dollar]]. Prior to the creation of the dollar, the [[wp:Australian pound\|Australian pound]] was the currency of Ibagli. The Ibaglian dollar was created in 1966 when the Australian pound was abolished in favor of the new [[wp:decimalisation\|decimalised]] [[wp:Australian dollar\|Australian dollar]]. There were calls for the new Ibaglian currency to be based on the [[wp:£sd\|£sd]] system, but it was created as a decimal currency with 100 cents.

	==Culture==		==Culture==

Ibagli: /* Local Governments */

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Local Governments

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	===Local Governments===		===Local Governments===

	Ibagli is divided into eight [[district]]s. These districts are the primary unit of local government for most areas, and the sole local authority in rural areas. There are 80 villages, towns, and cities in Ibagli. The five cities are independent of any district and perform all functions of local government within their jurisdictions. Most small villages perform retain little or no executive function. Each district has an elected council consisting of at least nine members. In addition, each village, town, and city has a council with at least three elected members. Each district council elects a council president who presides over meetings of the council. The organization of village and town councils is generally left up to the council itself. Members of the councils are usually known as alderman or councillors. Cities are authorized to have a separate, directly-elected mayor to exercise certain executive functions, but as of 2011 only [[Haphonia]] does so. The other cities all elect a mayor from within the council, usually a member of the party holding a majority of the seats on the council. Elections for district, city, town, and village councils are held every five years, the last being held in [[2011 local elections\|2011]]. Most local governments provide some level of service to their citizens, but this is not required.		Ibagli is divided into eight [[district]]s. These districts are the primary unit of local government for most areas, and the sole local authority in rural areas. There are 54 villages, towns, and cities in Ibagli. The five cities are independent of any district and perform all functions of local government within their jurisdictions. Most small villages perform retain little or no executive function. Each district has an elected council consisting of at least nine members. In addition, each village, town, and city has a council with at least three elected members. Each district council elects a council president who presides over meetings of the council. The organization of village and town councils is generally left up to the council itself. Members of the councils are usually known as alderman or councillors. Cities are authorized to have a separate, directly-elected mayor to exercise certain executive functions, but as of 2011 only [[Haphonia]] does so. The other cities all elect a mayor from within the council, usually a member of the party holding a majority of the seats on the council. Elections for district, city, town, and village councils are held every five years, the last being held in [[2011 local elections\|2011]]. Most local governments provide some level of service to their citizens, but this is not required.

	Until 2007 when an Act of Parliament was passed resolving local boundaries, there were land disputes between several council zones as a result of unclear definitions of boundaries in previous orders of council. The [[John Goodwin\|Goodwin]] government announced in its [[Speech from the Throne\|throne speech]] in October 2008 that it intended to consolidate municipal corporations into larger entities. In mid-2009, several municipalities were consolidated. The largest was [[Haphonia]], which absorbed ten other villages. [[Exeter]], [[Loygre]], [[Fleuve Orange]], and [[Crofton]] also absorbed neighboring villages. In the 2009 throne speech, the Goodwin government announced further reforms to local government, including the elimination of some small villages that no longer performed any functions.		Until 2007 when an Act of Parliament was passed resolving local boundaries, there were land disputes between several council zones as a result of unclear definitions of boundaries in previous orders of council. The [[John Goodwin\|Goodwin]] government announced in its [[Speech from the Throne\|throne speech]] in October 2008 that it intended to consolidate municipal corporations into larger entities. In mid-2009, several municipalities were consolidated. The largest was [[Haphonia]], which absorbed ten other villages. [[Exeter]], [[Loygre]], [[Fleuve Orange]], and [[Crofton]] also absorbed neighboring villages. In the 2009 throne speech, the Goodwin government announced further reforms to local government, including the elimination of some small villages that no longer performed any functions.

Ibagli: /* Judiciary */

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Judiciary

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	The initial court for most matters is the [[Crown Court]]. It consists of an unfixed number of judges, including all Supreme Court justices. Supreme Court justices generally only hear cases that are deemed unlikely to be uncontroversial, however. There are also magistrates that hear minor civil cases and cases based on local bylaws.		The initial court for most matters is the [[Crown Court]]. It consists of an unfixed number of judges, including all Supreme Court justices. Supreme Court justices generally only hear cases that are deemed unlikely to be uncontroversial, however. There are also magistrates that hear minor civil cases and cases based on local bylaws.

	Since the enactment of the [[Document:Judicial Appointments Act\|''Judicial Appointments Act'']] in 2007, appointments to the Supreme Court must be approved by the House of Commons. The House has not yet decided in what manner approval will be granted. The [[John Goodwin\|Goodwin]] later granted the [[House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice\|Commons justice committee]] the right to hold hearings on appointments, with a final vote by the full [[House of Commons]].		Since the enactment of the [[Document:Judicial Appointments Act\|''Judicial Appointments Act'']] in 2007, appointments to the Supreme Court must be approved by the House of Commons. The House has not yet decided in what manner approval will be granted. The [[John Goodwin\|Goodwin]] government later granted the [[House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice\|Commons justice committee]] the right to hold hearings on appointments, with a final vote by the full [[House of Commons]].

	===Military===		===Military===

Ibagli: /* Law */

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Law

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	===Law===		===Law===

	Ibaglian law is based on British common law. The supreme laws of Ibagli are contained in the [[Constitution of Ibagli]], the primary document of which is the [[Constitution Act 1955\|''Constitution Act,'' 1955]]. Enforcement of Ibaglian law is the responsibility of Ibagli's national police force, the [[Royal Ibaglian Constabulary]]~~, as well as local police forces~~.		Ibaglian law is based on British common law. The supreme laws of Ibagli are contained in the [[Constitution of Ibagli]], the primary document of which is the [[Constitution Act 1955\|''Constitution Act,'' 1955]]. Enforcement of Ibaglian law is the responsibility of Ibagli's national police force, the [[Royal Ibaglian Constabulary]].

	===Judiciary===		===Judiciary===

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	:[[Governor-General of Ibagli\|Governor-General]]		:[[Governor-General of Ibagli\|Governor-General]]
	:[[Prime Minister of Ibagli\|Prime Minister]]		:[[Prime Minister of Ibagli\|Prime Minister]]
	\|valign="top"\|Parliamentary Democracy<br>Constitutional Monarchy<br>[[King Charles III]]<br>Sir [[Steven Spell]]<br>[[~~Roger Pollack~~]]		\|valign="top"\|Parliamentary Democracy<br>Constitutional Monarchy<br>[[King Charles III]]<br>Sir [[Steven Spell]]<br>[[Andrew Spearman]]
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	\|valign="top"\|'''Legislature'''		\|valign="top"\|'''Legislature'''