RANNEA

1. RANNEA “HEAVEN”

2. National Anthem Peace is all that I want When we’re living here in Rannea I’m finding it hard to believe We’re in heaven Oh thinking about all other countries There was only peace and war We were scared and poor not free Now nothing can take peace away from me We’ve been down that road before But that’s over now Peace keeps me staying here for more

3. Peace is all that I want When we’re living here in Rannea I’m finding it hard to believe We’re in heaven And peace is all that I need And I found it here in Rannea It isn’t to hard to see We’re in Heaven We’re in Heaven Now nothing can change all the diplomacy There’s a lot that I can say But just free me now Cuz the peace will light the way

4. Peace is all that I want When we’re living here in Rannea I’m finding it hard to believe We’re in heaven And peace is all that I need And I found it here in Rannea It isn’t to hard to see We’re in Heaven Now our dreams are coming true Through the good times and the bad I’ll be standing here by Rannea We’re in Heaven CHORUS

5. RANNEA Background of Country

6. A Brief History • Rannea comes from the term Mediterranean because this is the area in which our ancestors settled • Our ancestors chose this area to settle due to its many natural resources and the area began rapidly flourish at the time • The Rannean people have lived and prospered on the Rannean lands for hundreds of years • Our history has been a very peaceful one so far and we hope to keep it that way

7. Unlike the majority of other countries there have been no civil wars or corrupt governments • Our government’s family planning policies ensure that the Rannean population been grows at a steady rate as it has been since the birth of our nation • Our people are happy, healthy, and thriving • There is simply one word to describe Rannea…HEAVEN!

8. Significant Facts • Location • Divided by the Prime Meridian and just North of the Equator • Climate • Tropical • Mild precipitation • Surrounded by large bodies of water • Population • 79,294,948 Ranneans

9. Economy • Mixed Command Economy • 100% Employment • Operations overseen by Government and therefore regulated • Access to multiple waterways to improve trade and defence • Official Language • Ranneish • National Symbol • The Sunstar which represents Benism

11. The 12 Morrandments • Thou shall not steal • Thou shall not walk barefoot in the streets • Thou shall not swear or curse • Thou shall not sleep with more than one mate at a time • Thou shall not take up arms, unless commanded to do so by the leader • Thou shall obey all laws, and not violate the rights of any Rannean citizens • Thou shall administer first aid to those in need • Thou shall not drink beer before liquor or thou shall never be sicker • Thou shall raise a stick of heaven in the presence of the leader • Thou shall stand and respect the national anthem by singing it with pride • Thou shall help the Rannean economy prosper by following government regulations • Thou shall be proud and free as Ranneans

12. RANNEA Political Philosophy

13. System of Government • Rannea is a country with a autocratic government • The there is one leader, which is currently Benjamin Morrannea • When our ancestors created this nation they chose autocracy due to their belief that all humans are equal but should be led by a chosen leader

14. Throughout the existence of Rannea, autocracy has proved to be a very successful way of governing the country • We know that this because there have been no civil wars, the economy is booming, and the people are happy • However, there are elections in Rannea which are held every ten years in case someone was to run in an election to be leader • In such cases, there will be a national vote

15. Benism • Benism is the political ideology of the government of Rannea • The current leader, Benjamin Morrannea, was named after this philosophy The Sunstar – National Symbol representing Benism

16. Aspects • Everyone is equal, including the leader but during his reign he is granted full control of all matters of the state • General belief in the equality and good nature of all people who require the guidance of one leader who makes the decisions • The leader is responsible for making the best decisions based on what is good for his land and his people

17. Benefits • Everyone is equal under the law • Everyone is guided by the leader who makes decisions but is not above the law • The government works to ensure the peace, protection, and prosperity of the entire state • Drawbacks • One person (the leader) makes all the decisions • Lack of motivation is possible in an equal society but it has not been a problem so far in the nation’s history

18. RANNEA The Leader

19. Benjamin Joshua Morrannea • Benjamin was born into leadership as he succeeded his father Paulo Morrannea • He is an autocratic leader, whose number one concern is the people of Rannea • Leadership is hereditary in Rannea; however there are elections every 10 years if an individual wishes to run against the current leader • If a new leader is declared, his kin will be awarded leadership in the event of him or her passing

20. Benjamin Joshua Morrannea and his royal ancestors have never once had anyone run against them in an election • The people that inhabit Rannea love what leader Benjamin and his royal ancestors have accomplished over the hundreds of years that they have been in power • There is no reason for anyone to try and run against the royal family because all residents of Rannea know that the peace, and calm structure of the society will fall under the leadership of anyone else

22. RANNEA Political Philosopher: Karl Marx

23. Karl Marx • 1818-1883 • German Communist

24. Origins of Beliefs • Studied law and philosophy and wrote about history • Marxism emerges from French Revolution, British Industrial Revolution, and German Philosophy • Frederich Engels (1820-1895) was a German social scientist, journalist and revolutionary that greatly influenced Marx

25. Political Philosophy • Wrote the “Communist Manifesto”, outlining class struggles and beliefs • Society would no longer involve classes and instead everyone would be equal to be rid of the Dependency Theory • Envisioned a utopia if class system vanished and Proletariats and Bourgeoisies live together in a society as one • Marx and Engels developed “Revolutionary Proletarian Socialism” or “Communism” as a result of Marxist views

26. Reasons • “The rich get richer and the poor get resentful.” • Dependency Theory • Southern states have become trapped in a system of exploitation, forcing them to be dependent on the north for capital and locks them into trading relationships. • Government keeps money to themselves and does not look after interest of public • Therefore, with equality and no social classes everyone works for the public and society as a whole

27. Important Facts • 1867, he wrote the first volume of “Das Kapital”, which is one of Marx’s most important works • Marx and Engels joined the secret “Communist League”

28. RANNEA Political Philosopher: Niccolo Machiavelli

29. Niccolo Machiavelli • 1469 – 1527 • Born in Florence, Italy • Lived life for politics and patriotism • Philosopher, civil servant, and diplomat

30. Origins of Beliefs • Examinations of Greek and Roman writings, combined with his experiences as a diplomat • Diplomatic missions • As secretary of the Florentine government, me met many of the important politicians of the time, including Pope, the King of France, and prince of the Papal States, Cesare Borgia

31. Rejected the restrictions of religion and honour • Believed: • The security and survival of the state was the ultimate concern of the prince • Princes should be skilled in the art of war • It is better to be feared then loved • Keep your word only when it is too your advantage • “Good men bent on being good must learn how to be bad” • “The ends justify the means”

32. Political Philosophy • Realism • The attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth • Machiavelli believed that men are evil and war is crucial to maintaining the state • Despotism • A government or political system in which the ruler exercises absolute power; tyranny • Machiavelli defended rule by tyranny since he believed that leaders should have absolute control over their states

33. Reasons • Machiavelli felt that a with tyrant ruler like Borgia the Florentines could unite Italy, which was Machiavelli's goal throughout his life • The Republic was overthrown once Medici Pope Leo X came to rule Florence and Machiavelli lost his position in the government • He tried to gain the favour of the Medici by writing a book (The Prince) based on what he believed were the Medici's goals and dedicated it to him

34. Important Facts • Machiavelli was one of the most significant thinkers of the Renaissance • He wrote The Prince, The Discourses, and The Art of War • Machiavelli’s emphasis on interests, power, and the maintenance of the state is significant to the philosophy of political realism • The word “Machiavellian” has come to mean manipulative, deceptive, opportunistic, and corrupt

35. Rannea WE’RE IN HEAVEN!!