McHalian Liberalism

McHalian Liberalism, also known as Presidential Liberalism, is a stream of political thought that argues that in order for a Liberal Democracy to function optimally, it requires a strong, independent executive. It's name is derived from it's main proponent in Faru, former President John McHale. It mixes elements of Liberal Democracy, Populism, and Technocracy.

Genesis

McHalian liberalism developed organically as a reaction to the political order of Faru during the 2nd Farun Senate. The 1st Farun Senate had amended the constitution to increase the required quorum for the Public Assembly to meet and pass laws, and permitted legislation to be passed without it's ascent, effectively eliminating the institution. McHale found this outrageous, as it monopolized legislative power into the Farun Senate at the expense of the Farun People. He was also frustrated with the fact that some, but not all, of the Ministers of State for Faru were appointed by the President. Ultimately, while McHale was never able to get any constitutional changes to the effect of increasing Presidential power, he conducted his Presidency in an interventionist manner, which contrasted heavily with the preceding Ward Administration, as well as the subsequent Viktor Administration.

Tenets and Arguments

The main tenets of the ideology are as follows:

- The President should be allowed to nominate and veto candidates for Ministries, if not appoint them outright.

- The Senate should not be directly responsible for electing Ministers of State, as it is slow and unreliable.

- The President should remain an elected position, answerable exclusively to the Farun People.

- Elements of Direct Democracy should be implemented in order to give a voice to the people, and as a counterbalance to the Farun Senate.

The end goal of this sort of constitutional arrangement is to allow for smooth, technocratic governance as well as Checks and Balances between the different branches of Government. Categories:Season 4