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.

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 and reducing Presidential power. 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.