The Real Ideal

FOUNDED BY COLT FOSTER, LIZANDRO

GARCIA, AZARIAH JACOBS, PHENELOPE
SANTILLAN
9 NOVEMBER 2015

Demographics
Our
government
reflects Costa
Rica
2.5 million
people
Market
Economy

Political Philosophy
John

Locke inspired the type of

government that we chose.

John

Locke was an English philosopher

that influenced the writings on the
Declaration of Independence. His
religious beliefs also created a
separation between the church and
state.

Locke

inspired our ideal government

because his view that people do not

Indirect Democracy (Republic)

This type of government was
chosen so that our citizens could
have some power over who runs
the government. They are given
many freedoms but not too much,
so that there will still be order.
Constitutionalism
This function was chosen because
our government is based off of the

Preamble
We the people of the Real Ideal
propose a fair system of justice,
equality and liberty to those
underneath our nation. We solemnly
swear to constitute these rights to
form a republic where our sovereignty
is kept and that our citizens are led
by a trustworthy government. We
grant divine rights in which gives

Legislative Branch
The

legislative branch consists of two houses.

The upper house is the Senate and the lower
house is the House of Representatives.

The

members of both houses are elected by

citizens.

The bill is first introduced by the public of

members of congress. The bill is sent to a
committee for research and examination. After
the committee reviews it, it is then passed over
both houses for review. The bill becomes
finalized when 2/3 of congress agrees on the bill.

Executive Branch
The

executive branch consists of members from

both the Senate and House of Representatives.

To

qualify in the house of representatives, you

must be at least 27 years old with a bachelors
degree. To qualify in the senate you must be at
least 32 years old with a masters degree.

Levy

and collect taxes, Borrow Money, Regulate

Commerce, Maintain a Navy, Maintain a Military,
Establish a court system, and Make laws.

Judicial Branch
Three Courts:

The Supreme Court Highest court. interprets

laws. Deals with cases involving federal laws.
9 justices. Must be at least 40 years of age.

The Regional Court Intermediate court.

Checks actions of the Supreme Court. 25
appellate courts. 5 per region. 4 judges per
court. Must be at least 35 years of age.

The Local Court Lowest court. Trial court for

small cases. 50 courts total; one in every city.

Education
The

federal government has the most

power over education.

The

federal and local government funds

education through collected taxes.

School

is mandatory from K-10th grade.

Standardized

tests will not be taken at

any time throughout a child's
educational career.

Healthcare
The

Government controls half of the

healthcare, while the other half is
controlled by a private sector. All
healthcare is universal.

The

federal, regional and local

government, as well as taxes from the
citizens all pay for healthcare.

The

costs for prescriptions are relatively

low and may be paid for with cash or
credit. Only drugs for serious illnesses or

Immigration

The federal and local government have equal

powers of immigration.

To become a citizen:
Apply

for Citizenship

Background check
o Medical History
o Criminal History
o Reasons for needing
o Biometrics

citizenship

Interview
Confirmation
Ceremony

to Continue Citizenship Process

Amendments
Education:
Right

to free public education will not be denied or

abridged on account of race, gender, disability,
religion, poverty, actual or perceived sexual
orientation, gender identity, place of residency, or
immigration status.

Healthcare:
Our

government will provide healthcare to citizens

who pay taxes towards funding our healthcare
system. Freedoms within this system will establish

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