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which one fits your county best- if at all. National bird- L'aigle royal
 * Full name of country and abbreviation.- Terre de Beaute (TB)
 * Background and short history. Look at the four theories of state and detail
 * Any other items of national pride, i.e. national anthem, tree, flower, bird, etc.
 * media type="custom" key="8565514"DUE MARCH 3RD- 10 POINTS**

Location- Located northeast of Cape of Good Hope, in the South Atlantic Ocean- and to the east of South Africa, specifically Angola. Latitude: -10.92 Longitude: -6.60
 * Map it!
 * On map- include Capital city and at least 5 major cities.
 * Size—Terre de Beaute is relatively small in size,it can easily be compared to the state of Maine.
 * Climate- There is 80 percent humidity. The climate is very hot, however- the coastal breeze proves to be very helpful, by keeping the temperature down and making it cooler.
 * Terrain- The land is very flat.
 * Natural Resources- Salt, Iron, Platinum, Oil,and Gold.
 * Arable Land- 15%
 * Environmental Issues- The strong amount of heat can serve as a negative... It dries out crops, making it harder to farm.Crops may need more water, if they dont get enough water, the crops fail to grow- leaving the public with little or no crops. Another environmental issue that can be found in Terre de Beaute, would be the yearly hurricane rate found. Terre de Beaute is in the South Atlantic Ocean, so since its near water, hurricanes form much more easily.


 * DUE MARCH 3RD- 20 POINTS**


 * Total Population (**6 million**)**
 * Average Age (34)** average age is very high, becuse they believe in peace, saving the enviornment and the beauty of nature.
 * % of people in urban areas (56%)** live in urban areas**.** Even though the country is very small population is spread throughout the country, overcrowding can cause pollution which can lead to disease, because they do not overcrowd the average age is 83.
 * Nationality** (what are your people called?)-Beautians
 * Religion**(**s**)- The Beautians who live in this land worship the God of Beauty, who was named Dieu de la Beaute'. They pray contantly, 24 times a day, one prayer per hour. They pray to be loved, they pray in the hope to let their inward and outward beauty shine, and they pray for the well being of others, thus ensuring their own fortunes will multiply. The religion of the Beautians is otherwise known as Religion de a Beaute', Religion of Beauty. In honor of their God- Dieu de la Beaute', they dance to worship. They move with grace and elegance, in the hope to let the love for their God be known. Every New Year they "start their lives over". Once the new years begins, they toss petals of their national flower into the wind, in order to spread beauty to the world. They then spend 7 days strictly inside their homes, praying to God and reading their Holy book, Livre de la Sagesse, the book of wisdom. They believe that once you die, you will reach the Refuge, their own safe haven, where they have fully and finally attained the beauty they've always prayed for.
 * Language**(**s**)- The language that all Beautians speak is either English or French- French being the most popular.
 * Traditional dress/clothing**- The traditional clothing for women is the saree which is a strip of unstitched cloth ranging from four to nine meters in length that is draped over the body in various styles. The saree is usually worn over a petticoat and blouse forming the upper garment. The saree comes in many designs that can be worn to anyone's desire. This represents the beauty that the country beholds, since the country is all about beauty. The Beautians inherited this dress from India. The clothing for men is usually just a suit that comes in many beautiful designs as well. Most are usually bedazzled with elegant-looking jewels.
 * Food** (most popular meals for all meal sittings) Since they live by the ocean they eats lots and lots of fish, from salmon, shrimp, cod and talapia. As a side dish they enjoy rice or homemade pasta from assorted grains. Occasionally they have meat: chicken, cow and pig. They are very modest and simple with their meals but they make sure that everything they eat is very healthy.

Major National Holidays (must have at least 2 and explain the origin each) On New Years Eve the"start their lives over" and on the last day of the year they pray for forgiveness and think about all the wrong that they did
 * Cultural Norms, Customs, and Taboos (must have at least 2 of each) Pray 24 times a day (one prayer and hour) and they greet people with dance, if the person claps if means that they accept the and if they walk away it means that they do not accept them


 * DUE MARCH 17TH- 20 POINTS**




 * Overview of economic system and current economic challenges (provide clear description**
 * and explanation.)-** Terre de Beaute has a free market economy, meaning that there is no government intervention or regulation by the state, except to enforce taxes, private contracts and the ownership of property. An increase in taxes, big cuts in state spending and rising unemployment could pose a risk of __**widespread strike**.__

**A photo of** t**he people of Terre de Beaute on strike due to high taxes, big cuts in state spending and rising unemployment.**
 * __GDP__- $320.5 billion**
 * __GDP per capita__-** $5333.33
 * __GDP growth rate__-**
 * 3.67% (2010)
 * 2.56% (2009)
 * 2.1% (2009)

**Labor force by occupation**:
 * Agriculture 47%
 * Industrial 15%
 * Service 37%

**Unemployment rate:**
 * 4.7 million people are employed
 * 1.3 million unemployed
 * Total labor force is 6 million x 100 = 6.0% unemployed.


 * Population below the poverty line-** 8%

**Income distribution**- The distribuiton of purchasing power in this economy depends to a large extent on the nature of government intervention, soical class, labor and financial markets.

**Inflation rate (compare to previous two years)**
 * The inflation rate for 2010- 2%
 * The inflation rate for 2009- 2%
 * The inflation rate for 2008- 1.65%

The inflation rate currently is 2%.

**Name of currency**- BEA

**Exchange rate to US dollar** - In Terre de Beaute ten BEAs is the equivalent to one U.S dollar

**Agricultural products**-
 * Fish
 * Fruits (essentially melons)
 * Vegetables
 * Wheat

**Industries** (must coincide with natural resources)-
 * Mining
 * Machinery
 * Metalworking

**Major exports**—must coincide with agricultural and industrial production)- Terre de Beaute's major exports include:
 * Gold
 * Platinum
 * Diamonds
 * Other minerals and metals.
 * Oil

**Major imports-** Terre de Beaute's major imports include:
 * Chemicals,
 * Petroleum products
 * Machinery and equipment
 * Scientific instruments
 * Melons


 * DUE APRIL 10TH- 100 POINTS**



***Subdivisions of Power (i.e. States/Providences/Parish)?**
 * * **Government type**
 * Democracy (as shown in video)
 * **Unitary or Federal power distribution**
 * Terre de Beaute's has a federal power distribution.
 * **Parliamentary or Presidential**
 * Presidential


 * ** Current Government established in? **
 * Terre de Beaute's government was established in 1752.
 * **Legal System**
 * Laws are made at federal levels. Laws adopted by legislative bodies- Congress and state legislatures- are called "commandes".

media type="custom" key="9168276" align="center" || ==== **Branches of Government:** ====

**Executive:**


 * Process
 * Sections of Terre de Beaute select delegates, people vote, citizens select electors, electors elect the candidate


 * Jobs/Functions
 * In Terre de Beaute there are 10 cabinet members for the executive branch. They are the president, the vice president and the other 8 members are the Department of Treasury, which is responsible for promoting economic prosperity and ensures the Terre de Beaute economic system, the Department of Labor, ensures a strong workforce, the Department of Justice, enforces the law and defends the interest of Terre de Beaute, the Department of Homeland Security, which prevents terrorist attacks


 * Cabinet:
 * 1-Vice-pre`sident.
 * 2- Département d'Etat ** (Department of state ** )
 * 3- Département du Trésor ** (Department of treasury ** )
 * 4- Département de l'énergie ** (Department of Energy) **
 * 5- Ministère de l'Agriculture ** (Department of Agriculture) **
 * 6- Conseil des conseillers économiques ( ** Council of Economic Advisers) **
 * 7- Agence de protection de l'environnement ** (Enviornmental Protection Agency ** )
 * 8-Department of Homeland Security.


 * Current Political Party in Power:
 * Visionnaries

**L****egislative:**
 * Structure:
 * Name: Terre de Beaute Société
 * Number of Participants: 75
 * Selection: Members are elected by popular vote to serve 4 year terms, reelection held January 19 every 4 years.

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 * Political Party:
 * Visionnaries is in power with a 62/74 seats.

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 * Chambers:
 * Due to the fact that Terre de Beaute is relatively small in size, the legislative only one chamber exists: Terre de Beaute Société

>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> ** Judicial: ** >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Are there additional branches? If so- what are thy and how are they chosen? >>>>>>>>> -** There are no additional branches becuase everybody in Terre De Beaute is tried as an equal **. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -** Visionnaries Dominate becuse they strive for keeping Terre De Beautes enviornment clean and stable. That includes the land and soil. Also Visionnaries want to spread wealth all over the lands of Terre De Beaute so we can proceed and unite as one country. Visionaries see the world with an oepn heart and always strive to create and spread peace to everyone. ** ||
 * Structure:
 * ** Terre De Beautes Judicial Courts are structured by one trial level court where the initial law suit is heard, one appellate level where claims that mistakes were made in the trial court leading to the wrong decisions are determined. La Cour Supr^eme. (where claims that mistakes were made in the appellate court leading to the wrong decisions there can be determined. **
 * Court with more power:
 * **La Cour suprême (Supreme Court)**
 * Political Parties
 * ** Visionnaries and Realist. **


 * DUE APRIL 21ST - 100 POINTS**

*Express all in dollars *Tax Revenue (broken down by types of taxes) *Spending (must coincide with revenue AND must coincide with economic/political system you chose) $20,000 -Top 5 mandatory spending items -Top 5 discretionary spending items
 * Income Tax- $12,829
 * Sales Tax- 429,437
 * Property Tax- $9,360
 * Corporate Tax- $15,000
 * Education
 * Military
 * Medicare/Medicaid
 * Social Security
 * Roads
 * Hospitals
 * Candy
 * Home improvement purchases
 * Electronics
 * Soda
 * Cigarettes


 * DUE MAY 13th- 50 POINTS**




 * 1) Marriage is only between a man and a woman, any marriages of the same gender is considered to be unlawful and illegal.
 * 2) Freedom of Speech ( except for hateful comments against the country)
 * 3) Women that are 14 years of age and older may not be seen in public without makeup
 * 4) Institute the death penalty for treason or murder
 * 5) All citizens must pay the taxes demanded for that year
 * 6) The age limit to drink alcohol is 16
 * 7) No one can search a person without a warrant from the government
 * 8) All citizens must be loyal to their country
 * 9) All males must join the army if they are needed by the country, starting at age 16
 * 10) Abortion is illegal unless they have been raped


 * DUE MAY 13th- 50 POINTS**

*Must have at least 2—one political and one economic. Be sure to thoroughly explain the issue and the reasons for your country's position.


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 * DUE MAY 16th- 30 POINTS**
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