Zakahigan is a state located between two of the Grand Lakes and lies at the crossroads of two regions: East Lakes and West Lakes. The state is divided into 23 counties.
*Maquadena and Bear County are one consolidated entity.
Education
Zakahigan contains two systems of higher education: Zakahigan State University System and Zakahigan Community College District. All other public universities are operated separately.
Universities and Colleges
Institutions
Student Count
Acreage
Mission
University of Zakahigan, The
62,650
7,000
research and agriculture
Zakahigan State University, Plainsburgh
25,000
410
policy, education, and music
Southern Zakahigan State University
20,000
614
arts, media, social studies
Maquadena Health & Science University
only medical school in ZH
Primary and Secondary
Each public school district operates independently of local jurisdictions, except for financial and facilities purposes. The state's Department of Education (ZDOE) directly operates 15 specialized schools across the state. In contrast, private schools receive minimal oversight from the State.
Legislature
Bicameral Legislature
parties
State Senate
House of Delegates
New Socialist
6
Union
16
Common
11
Original
9
Rural
4
TOTAL
46
205
Since 1974, the three most populous indigenous reservations elect 3 nonvoting state Senators (upper house), and the three least populous elect 3 nonvoting state Delegates (lower house).
Zakahigan Parties
left wing
left
centrist
right
right wing
New Socialist
Union
Common
Original
Rural
Zakahigan Minor Parties
Communist Party of Zakahigan: economic and social communism, some syncretic influence
Faith and Democracy Party: right-wing, Maverick Christian nationalists
Green Party: left-wing to center-left, environmentalism, animal activism
Unity-Independent Party: syncretic, combined principles of multiple parties
State-Recognized Reservations
Six indigenous reservations are recognized by the State: Adetka, Bixoheni, Craharan, Green, Hotahaha, and Takinkam. The six reservations operate semi-autonomously, limited only by certain legal statues.
Municipalities
The entire state of Zakahigan will be incorporated civil territory of some type. All legal jurisdictions in the state must lie under three departments: state, county, and municipality. Areas without incorporation must incorporate into a city, a town, a village, or a township. Preexisting hamlets will retain some legal authority, though they will lose some of their powers. Municipalities inside the six reservations may use some flexibility when interpreting this statute.
*The lieutenant governor is elected on the same ticket as the governor.
Comptroller
Insurance Officer
Cabinet and Other Officials
title
department
ascension
Lieutenant Governor*
Governor's Office
co-elected
Secretary TRE
Department of the Treasury
appointed
Secretary DFA
Department of Food and Agriculture
appointed
Secretary DOE
Department of Education
appointed
Secretary SWAPH
Department of Social Welfare and Public Health
appointed
Secretary COCA
Department of Commerce, Opportunity, and Consumer Affairs
appointed
Insurance Officer DIR
Department of Insurance and Revenue
elected
Secretary DED
Department of Economic Development
appointed
Secretary DLS
Department of Library Services
appointed
Secretary DOC
Department of Corrections
appointed
Secretary DoJJ
Department of Juvenile Justice
appointed
Secretary DFW
Department of Fish and Wildlife
appointed
Secretary DEMS
Department of Emergency Management and Security
appointed
Secretary DLI
Department of Labor and Industry
appointed
Secretary DOL
Department of Lottery
appointed
Commissioner DPU
Department of Public Utilities
appointed
Secretary DOT
Department of Transportation
appointed
Secretary DVA
Department of Veterans' Affairs
appointed
Secretary NTA
Department of Native and Tribal Affairs
appointed
Secretary DEEP
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
appointed
Attorney General DOJ
Department of Justice
elected
Secretary SOS
Department of State
elected
Solicitor General
Zakahigan Supreme Court
appointed
Political Decisions and Controversies
Sociopolitical Issues & Protections
policy
result
legislative
executive
judicial
abortion
up to 29 weeks
x
x
age of consent
17 years
x
x
death penalty
illegal since 1997
x
drinking age
21 years
x
x
LGBT marriage
legal since 2004
x
x
x
medical marijuana
legal since 1998
x
x
prostitution
illegal in most municipalities
x
recreational marijuana
legal since 2013
x
smoking/vaping age
21 years
x
x
x
U-turns on public roads
illegal since 2005
x
x
women's suffrage
legal since 1909
x
x
x
This table is shown is because these policies affect the state's development and are visible upon close examination.
Political History
Zakahigan was admitted into statehood on May 1, 1814. From then until the early 1960s, Zakahigan was politically conservative. Gradually since 1958, Zakahites transitioned to more liberal or libertarian policies.
Unique Laws
Fireworks stores and tents must be located at least 1,000 feet (304m) away from gas stations. Individuals wishing to use fireworks must do so at least 750 feet (230 m) away from gas stations.
Unincorporated areas cannot exist.
Some jurisdictions have food waste prevention laws, targeted at large and corporate eateries.
Political Figures
Governors may serve up to 3 four-year terms (12 years), excluding an acting term.
