Summative Assignment 
Rio Island 

Siham Srour 
 
11.01.2018 
CHV20 
 Table of Contents 
 
 
 
Page x  Map of Rio Island 

Page 3  Introduction // Rio Island 

Page 4-5  The Flag of Rio  

Page 6  Rio’s National Anthem - “You and Me” 

Page 7  The Constitution of Rio // Leadership 

Page 8-11  The Constitution of Rio // Government 

Structure 

Page 12-13  The Constitution of Rio // Human Rights 

Page 14-16  The Legal Structure of Rio  

Page 17-18  The Citizenship Card and Passport of Rio 

Page 19-23  The Currency and National Holidays of Rio  

Page 24  Conclusion  

 
 
 
 

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 Introduction // Rio Island 
  Rio  is  a  wonderful  island/country  located  in  the  Pacific  Ocean. This island 
is  filled  with  fresh  thick  trees,  large  blue  bodies  of  water,  a  large  landmass,  and 
amazing  people  from  all  around  the  world.  Rio  is  home  to  more  than  2,550,000 
Rioians,  who  have,  since  the  founding  of  the  island,  created  a  well  structured 
island  itself.  The  name  Rio,  meaning  river  in latin, was given to the island by the 
first  person  who  ever  lived  there,  Ericson  Jefferd.  Ericson  named  the  island  Rio 
after  he  found  a  long  river  that  set  from  one  point of the island to the other. The 
river  was  clean,  fresh,  blue,  and  home  to  many  aquatic  animals.  From  that  day 
forward,  Ericson  treated  that  river  with  care  by  cleaning  the  water from time to 
time.  Till  this  day,  citizens  of  Rio  go  swimming,  go  fishing,  or  sit  and  enjoy  the 
breathtaking  view.  Since  its  acknowledgement  as  a  country  on  June  27,  2003,  it 
has  been  one  of  the  fastest  growing  countries  in  the  world,  with  its  entire 
population  migrating  in  from  Canada  and  other  countries  creating  a 
multicultural  and  diverse  island.  As  of  2006,  most  of  the  citizens  in  Rio  come 
from  English-speaking  Canadian  heritage,  with  Rio’s  main  religion  being 
Christianity.  Undoubtedly,  the  emigrants  have  come  to  Rio  in  search  of  its  lush 
waters,  serene  forests,  and  unique  geography.  Moreover,  the  architecture,  the 
large  array  of  produce  stores  and  markets,  and  the  mystical  environments  have 
made  Rio  a  magnet  for  tourists  around  the world. Even its government, which is 
proud  of  its  lack  of  corruption,  has  made  the  country  well  appreciated 
internationally.  Therefore,  it  becomes  plainly  clear  that  Rio  is  a  country  that  is 
here to stay.   

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 The Flag of Rio 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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 The Flag of Rio 
    The  flag  of  Rio  contains three main elements: the sun, the background and 
the  two  strands  of  orange  and  red.  To  begin  with,  the  sun  represents  the 
beautiful  bright  light  shining  throughout  the  day  above  Rio.  Behind  the  sun, 
there  are  two  strands  coloured  orange  and  red  crossing  each  other  to  represent 
the  two  main  colours  seen  when  the  day  is  about  to  end  and  when  it’s  about  to 
begin.  As  the  citizens  of  Rio  watch  the  day  begin  and the day come to an ending, 
they  see  the  mixed  shades  of  yellow  to  orange  to  red,  bringing  them  joy  and  a 
great  ending  or beginning of their day or night. Behind all these elements, comes 
the  background.  The  background  is  a  mix  of  the  colours  green  and  blue  used  to 
create  a  warm,  cool  and  calm  colour.  The  green  and  the  blue  in  the  background 
symbolize  the  bodies  of  water  and  the  landmass  that  unite  to  create  what  we 
call,  Rio.  With  its  large  bodies  of  water  and  its  thick  fresh  forests,  the  land  and 
the water is an important part of Rio.  

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 Rio’s National Anthem - “You and Me” 

Let’s stand together, Hand-in-Hand

And thank the lord for this magnificent land

Our land is here to create peace

To bring people together from many diversities

Rivers flow and children play

Our people are here to stay

As we watch our sun set

We thank god for all the people we have met

Water as blue as our beautiful sky

Our land will never die

The animals within our country will never flee

Rio Island is a place for you and me 

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 The Constitution of Rio 

Section 1: Leadership 

In Rio, the leader and Head of the state is the Praet. Praet comes from the 
Latin word ‘Praetor’, meaning leader. To become the Praet of Rio, one must meet 
certain qualifications. These qualifications include: 

● Being a citizen of Rio 

● Being over the age of 35 years old 

● Must have a clean criminal record 

● Speak both of the official languages of the country (English and 

French) 

Meeting these qualifications will help ensure that the leader of Rio is an 
intelligent, responsible, and experienced leader, capable of carrying out the role. 
The role of the Praet is to represent his/her party, choose members of his/her 
party for the Rioian House, contribute in selecting the Senate, select his/her Rian 
(definition on the next page), and represent Rio on an international stage. 

The person who is chosen as Praet is the leader of the political party that 
receives the most seats. In the election process, the island of Rio is divided up 
into forty ridings. There is one seat per riding. The island of Rio is a free 
democracy where citizens can make political parties. Political parties will have a 
candidate in all or some of the ridings. The political party with the greatest 
number of successful candidates will choose the prime minister who forms the 
government. The government may be formed by one or more political parties, 
depending on if the political party with the most number of seats has a majority 
more than 21 seats or not. If not, they have to form a government with other 
political parties. 

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Section 2: Government Structure 
Roles in the Government 
 
Praet 
​The Praet is the leader of Rio Island and is selected by being the leader of the 
party that gets the most seats in the Rioian General Election. The name ‘Praet’ comes 
from Latin word ‘Praetor’, which means leader. 

Rian 

Rians are the leaders of the ridings. They sit in the Rioian house to represent their 
area. Rians are elected in half-elections, which occur every 3 years. 

Members of the Rioian House (MRH) 

Members of the Rioian House are chosen by the leader of their party. Seats are 
divided amongst the parties simply on how many votes a party receives in a General 
Election. 

Senate 

The Senate is a group of 30 people who help to govern Rio. Every time a change 
involving the Rioian Government or the Praet occurs, the new Praet is able to choose 
15 new senates, however they must keep 15 senates from the previous government in 
order to maintain continuity and ensure that everyone's views are heard. 

Concilio 

The Concilio, coming from the latin word meaning council, is a group of people 
selected by the Praet who will focus on a certain issue and represent that issue on a 
global level. For example, the Praet can choose someone in the Rioian House to become 
part of his Concilio and focus on the environment and global warming. 

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Rioian Supreme Court Judges 

Rioian Supreme Court Judges are appointed for life. When one inevitably retires 
or passes away, the Praet will choose a new judge, and his choice must be approved by 
the Rioian House. 

Rioian National Court Judges 

Rioian National Court Judges are appointed for life. When one inevitably retires 
or passes away, the Praet will choose a new judge, and his choice must be approved by 
the Rioian House. 

Riding Court Judges 

Riding Court Judges are chosen every 8-10 years by the Rian in power. A Riding 
Court Judge has no term length and can be a Riding Court Judge for their entire life. 

Municipal Court Judges 

A Municipal Court Judge is appointed by the mayor of the municipality where the 
court is. The Rian who governs over said municipality must approve the decision of the 
mayor. 

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How the Government is Structured 

The  Praet  takes  on  most  of  the  responsibility  ​in  the  government;  he/she  is 
responsible  for  the  three  distinctive  branches  of  the  government: the legislative, 
executive  and  judicial branches. To begin with, the legislative branch is made up 
of  the  Rioian  House and the Senate. Their job is to make, debate and pass laws in 
Rio,  as  well  as  govern  Rio  as  a  whole.  Secondly,  there  is  the  executive  branch. 
The  executive  branch  consists  of  the  Praet  in  power,  the  Rian,  and  the Councilio 
who  belong  to  the  government  in  power.  The  job  of  the  executive  branch  is  to 
represent  the  government  in  power  and represent the nation at an international 
level.  Finally,  there  is  the  judicial  branch.  The  judicial  branch  consists  of  the 
Rioian  Supreme  and  National  Court  Judges,  and  the  Riding  and  Municipal  Court 
Judges.  The  job  of  the  judicial  branch  is  to  keep  peace  in  Rio  and  punish  those 
who disrupt the peace.  

 
 

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How Bills Become Laws 

  ​For  a  law  to  be  made  an  idea  to  make  a  new  law  or  to  change  an  existing  law 
starts  out  as  a  "bill".  Each  bill  goes  through  several  stages  to  become  law.  At  the  first 
reading,  the  bill  is  considered  read  for  the first time and is printed. There is no debate. 
At  second  reading,  members  debate  the  principle  of  a  bill  —  is  the  idea  behind  it 
sound?  Does  it  meet  people's  needs?  If  a  bill  passes  at  second  reading,  it  goes  to  the 
Rioian House. 

  Rioian  members  study  the  bill  carefully.  They  hold  hearings  to  gather 
information.  They  can  ask  for  government  officials  and  experts  to  come  and  answer 
questions. The committee can propose amendments, or changes, to the bill. 

  When a committee has finished its study, it reports the bill back to the House. The 
entire  House  can  then  debate  it.  During  report  stage  debate,  Members  can  suggest 
other amendments to the bill. 

  Once report stage is over, the bill is called for third reading debate. Members who 
voted  for  the  bill  at  second  reading  may  sometimes  change  their  minds  at  third 
reading  after  seeing  what  amendments  have  or  have  not been made to the bill. After a 
bill  has  passed  third  reading  in  the  House  of  Commons,  it  goes  through  a  similar 
process in the Senate. Once everyone has said their final thoughts, they will vote a final 
time and make a final decision stating it law. 

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Section 3: Human Rights and Responsibilities 

Rights: 

In Rio, citizens are given a multitude of basic rights. Some of the basic rights 
listed on the constitution include: 

● Everyone has the right to a simple healthcare, with yearly check ups. 
● Everyone has the right to basic education. 
● Everyone has a right to have a say in their government by voting. 
● Everyone has the right to an adequate home and living area. 
● Habeas Corpus - No one can be held or detained unlawfully. 
● Presumption of Innocence - Everyone is presumed innocent, and must be 
proved guilty. 
● Everyone can believe in their own beliefs or religion without restriction. 
● Everyone is free from slavery or being forced to work. 
● No one can be refused service based on their race, religion, or sexuality. 
● Marriage and Family - Men and women have the same rights when they are 
married, and when they are separated. 
● Everyone has the right to make up their own minds, to think what they like, to 
say what they think, and to share their ideas with other people. 
● No one can take away your human rights. 

Responsibilities: 

In Rio, citizens are also expected to fulfill some responsibilities. Some of the 
basic responsibilities listed on the constitution include: 

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 ● To recycle and compost, in order to make Rio a world leader in the 
environment. 
● To be vaccinated, in order to keep the people of Rio safe from disease and 
illness. 
● To maintain good health and physical exercise, to ensure Rio being a healthy 
nation. 
● To pay your taxes, ensuring that the people of Rio have a good lifestyle. 
● To contribute to your community through volunteering or community service, 
making your community the best it can be. 
● To have a proper education, ensuring that the people of Rio can make smart 
decisions in their life. 
● To vote in Local, Riding, and National Elections, making sure everyone has a 
say in the government. 
● To be nice and respectful to those around you. 
● Protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment. 
● To respect those of higher authority, in order to keep the balance of power in 
Rio. 
● To take care of and provide for your family, giving back to those who have 
raised you in the past. 
● Rule of law - No person or group is above the law and everyone must obey it. 

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 The Legal Structure of Rio 
Legal Structure: 

The judicial system of Rio is divided into four different parts: the Rioian Supreme 
Court, the Rioian National Court, Riding Courts, and Municipal Courts. The highest 
court in Rio is the Rioian Supreme Court. The main role of the Rioian Supreme Court is 
to handle challenges against the Rioian constitution, and handles appeals to the 
National Court rulings and very high-profile cases. All decisions made by the Supreme 
Court are conclusive and final. The second highest court in Rio is the National Court. 
The Rioian National Court is responsible for high-profile cases, but not those that 
would result in a life sentence. The Rioian National Court’s highest level of punishment 
is multiple years of prison, with a maximum of 35 years. If a decision made by the 
Rioian National Court is appealed, it is brought to the Rioian Supreme Court. The third 
highest court in Rio are the Riding Courts. Riding Courts are in each Riding and are 
responsible for Civil Law, including family law, which is law that disputes family 
matters, including divorce and custody. It also settles contract laws, which are disputes 
that arise from contacts. Riding Courts can give individuals short prison sentences and 
large fines, however they can not give more than that. Municipal Courts are the lowest 
level of courts. They dispute minor cases, which can be easily settled and for small 
amounts that are located in most cities and towns. Disputes that go to the Municipal 
Courts may include speeding, parking tickets, and minor offences. Municipal Courts 
are only able to give small fines and community service hours. They are not allowed to 
give prison time. By dividing courts into these four sections, no court will ever be 
overwhelmed with trials and have too large of a responsibility. With having no courts 
overwhelmed, trials can be completed much easier and faster. 

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The Hierarchy of Rioian Courts: 

Rioian Supreme Court: 

● The highest​ ​court​ within the hierarchy. 

● Highest Profile Cases 
● Challenges against the constitution. 
● Appeals from the Rioian National Court. 

Rioian National Court: 

● Second Highest Profile Cases 

● Appeals from Riding Courts 

Riding Courts: 

● Civil Law Cases 

Municipal Courts: 

● Smallest Profile Cases 

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 Possible Punishments from the Courts of Rio 

Possible  Rio Supreme  Rio National  Riding  Municipal 

Punishment  Court  Court  Courts  Courts 

Life Sentences  x       

Multiple Years  x  x     
in Prison 
Short prison  x  x  x   
sentences 
Large Fines  x  x  x   

Medium Fines  x  x  x   

Large Fines  x  x  x  x 

Community  x  x  x  x 
Service 

 
 
 
 
 

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 Citizenship Card and Passport 
Citizenship: 

To become a Rio Citizen, one must meet one of the three qualifications before meeting 
a few steps. The qualifications that one must fulfill are: 

● The person is born in Rio. 

● The person has one parent born in Rio. 

● The person is over 18 years old. 

If the person is already born in Rio, they are already a citizen. If the person has met 
one of the two other requirements, they must complete a few steps. To begin with, they 
must apply for residency, obtain a job, and live in Rio for three or more years. After 
doing this, the person must apply for citizenship, which includes studying Rio and its 
history, and then taking a test demonstrating their knowledge. If they pass the test, 
they can become a Rio citizen. 

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Passport:  

The official Rio passport includes Rio’s national anthem,“You and Me”, allowing 
Rio citizens to always carry a part of their home country with them while they 
travel. The front of the Rio passport also features Rio’s emblem, which is a 
golden yellow version of the sun from the Rio Flag. The front of the passport also 
contains the name of the island and the two coloured strands from the flag, 
which represent the colours of the sunset. 

 
 
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 Currency and National Holidays of Rio 
Currency: 

The Rio Penya (RPE) is the national currency of Rio, and the only currency that can be 
used to purchase items within the country. The term “Penya” was chosen when the 
founding fathers of the island country held a vote for what the currency should be 
named, and Penya was chosen unanimously. Because Rio is abundant in thick forests, 
Rio’s have opted to use only paper bills for their currency (which thus does not contain 
any coins), and Rio Penya’s can be found as 1 ​P​ Bills (grey), 2 ​P​ Bills (red) , 5 ​P​ Bills 

(orange), 10 ​P​ Bills (yellow), 20 ​P​ Bills (green), 50 ​P​ Bills (blue) and 100 ​P​ Bills (purple). 

To start with, every Penya contains the name of the island so everybody knows that the 
bill is not fake and it belongs to the Island named Rio. Secondly, all seven bills hold the 
national animal of Rio, a parrot. Furthermore, each Penya is coloured differently for 
the citizens or tourists coming to Rio are able to differentiate every bill. Moreover, 
every Penya bill contains the worth of the bill in numbers on the top corners (Example: 
10 ​P) ​and the worth of the bill in words on the bottom center (Example: Ten Penyas). 

Lastly, all the seven bills contain the emblem of Rio, a sun, and they are all double 
sided.  

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 Seven Penya Bills 

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The exchange rate of the Rio Penya, comparing its’ worth to the other major currencies 
of today is displayed in the table shown below. 

Currency  Value  Currency  Value 

Rio Penya (RPE) 1.00 RPE  US Dollar (USD) 0.76 USD 

 
 

Rio Penya (RPE) 1.00 RPE  European Euro (EUR) 0.68 EUR 

   

Rio Penya (RPE) 1.00 RPE  British Pound (GBP) 0.59 GBP 

 
 

Rio Penya (RPE) 1.00 RPE  Canadian Dollar (CAD) 1.01 CAD 

 
 

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National Holidays: 

Because most of the citizens of Rio come from the urban regions of Canada, it is 
sensible to model our holidays on the holidays celebrated nationally in Canada 
(with the exception, of course, of Canada Day and Victoria Day and the like that 
belong to Canadian heritage). We aim to have a minimum of 1 day of holiday 
celebration per month, so that fun is never too far away. 

Date  Holiday  Reasoning 

   
Allows Rio citizens to welcome in the new year 
January 1  New Year's Day 
with parties and celebration, and end the year on a 
good note. 

   
Allows the people of Rio to spend time with and 
February 14  Valentine's Day 
show their appreciation to the loved ones in their 
lives. 

   
Reminds Rioians how important it is to take care of 
March 21  Earth Day 
and nurture the beautiful environment 
surrounding them. 

April  Good Friday // 

Because most Rioians are Christian, the Easter 
(Always Changes)  Easter Monday 
holidays are regarded as very important. 

   
Gives people the chance to spend time with their 
May 14  Mother’s Day 
beloved mothers. 

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Gives people the chance to spend time with their 
June 18  Father’s Day 
beloved fathers. 

   
On this day, Rioians celebrate their country on the 
June 27  Rio Day 
official anniversary of its founding. 

   
Allows Rioizans to take some time off to spend time 
August 7  Family Day 
and have fun with their families. 

   
On this day, Rioians celebrate the achievements of 
September 4  Labour Day 
the workers that have made the country so great. 

   
Allows Rioians to take some time off to give thanks 
October 9  Thanksgiving 
Day  for the blessings they have had the preceding year, 
and hope to have the next year. 

   
Because Rioians holds freedom and democracy as 
November   
(Always Changes)  Election Day  so important, they felt it important to have a day 
celebrating elections every year, with every 4 years 
on this day elections being held to elect the next 
Praet. 

   
Most Rioian citizens are Christian making 
December 25  Christmas Day 
Christmas a very important event to celebrate. 

   
Gives Rio workers an extra day to relax and have 
December 26  Boxing Day 
fun as the year comes to an end. 

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 Conclusion 
Rio Island is a beautiful and unique country that stands together, an 
all-in-all great place to live. In terms of its uniqueness, the national animal of Rio 
is the beautiful grey, black and white parrot which are found everywhere on the 
island. Interestingly, through the aid of animal experts, some of these parrots 
are taught to do tricks through the use of seeds, which also brings in tourists and 
children to the island. Around the coast of Rio, there are many animal experts 
that present the citizens and tourists with a show. Most of these parrots are 
generally very affectionate and love the attention. Moreover, the national sport 
of Rio is Oscarball, a recreational game that thousands of Rioians play on a daily 
basis. This sport has slowly begun to gain recognition in the international 
sporting community. If it continues to become more and more popular, as most 
have predicted, it may be added as an official sport in the 2020 Olympic Games. 
In terms of interesting facts, Rio is known for its saturation with couples during 
the summer as a result of its lush beaches and resorts. A more historical 
interesting fact, the flag of Rio has been in existence for several decades, but it 
would only come to fruition on the day of its independence. 

In conclusion, Rio is an amazing country and island to live in. With its 
many great cities, weather, strong economy, and much more, Rio will continue 
to grow strong and strive. Undoubtedly, through its many advantageous assets, 
Rio will continue to grow and become one of the biggest and most influential 
countries on this planet Earth. 

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