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''Main Article: [[Administrative divisions of Volkia]]''
 
''See Also: [[List of Volkian provinces by population|List of Volkian oblasts by population]]''
 
Volkia is a federation comprised of 26 provinces known as ''oblasts'' and a [[Volkgoroda|federal city]]. OblastsProvinces are further divided into [[Raionsdistricts ofknown Volkia|as ''raions]]'' for administrative purposes while the federal city of [[Volkgoroda]] is divided into wards.
 
OblastsProvinces hold all power not delegated to the federal government according to the [[Constitution of Volkia|Constitution]], though it mandates several requirements the oblastsprovinces must obey. This means that they must have a representative, republican style of government, obey the Constitution, as well as remain subordinate to the federal government. They are not allowed to unilaterally secede from the federation. Beyond this, they are fully autonomous: they ratify their own constitutions, freely organize their local governments (in accordance with the Constitution), and own and manage their own natural and financial resources. Every province has a bicameral legislature, similar to that of the federal legislature.
 
[[File:Volkia Political Map.png|400px|center|link=Special:FilePath/Volkia Political Map.png]]
 
=== Law ===
[[File:District of Volkgoroda Courthouse.jpg|left|thumb|220x220px|Courthouse for the Federal District Court of the District of Volkgoroda, located in Volkgorda.]]
Volkia's legal system operates on {{Wp|common law}} and has a written constitution which provides for a federal constitutional republic. The federal court system consists of the [[Federal Supreme Court of Volkia|Federal Supreme Court]], the [[Volkian courts of appeals|Courts of Appeals]], and the [[Volkian district courts|District Courts]], all of which apply Volkain federal law and hear both criminal and civil matters. The provincial court systems are set up similarly, with minor differences between each province; all provincial court systems consist of a supreme court, appellate court, and a trial court. Provincial courts try the vast majority of criminal cases in the country. Trials for serious offenses must be tried before a {{Wp|jury}} unless a {{Wp|plea bargain}} can be reached. The Federal Supreme Court and federal Courts of Appeals have the power of judicial review across both federal and provincial law and actions, while provincial supreme courts and appellate courts may only review laws and actions within their province. Except in exceptional circumstances, court hearings must be held in public.
 
Law enforcement in Volkia is generally the responsibility of local police and sheriff's departments, with provincial police providing broader services. These departments are responsible for all aspects of civil policing, both in terms of territory and infrastructure. Each department may be set up slightly differently, though generally speaking they will be headed by either a Chief or a Sheriff who may be elected or appointed. Most uniformed officers carry a pistol while military-style firearms are reserved for specialty units. There is no federal police force, however federal agencies will typically have specialized duties that replaces the need for one.
==Law enforcement, judiciary, and crime==
''Main article: [[Law enforcement in Volkia]]''
 
Law enforcement in Volkia is generally the responsibility of local police and sheriff's departments, with oblast police providing broader services. The [[Volkgoroda Metropolitan Police Department]], which serves the [[Volkgoroda]] metropolitan area, is the largest in the country. Federal agencies like the [[Federal Investigative Agency]] (FSA) and the [[Border Guard Service]] have specialized duties, including protecting civil rights, investigating federal and international crimes, and protecting national security. At the federal level and in every province, the legal systems operate on {{wp|common law}}. Provincial courts conduct most criminal trials; federal courts handle certain designated crimes as well as certain appeals from the provincial criminal courts. Plea bargaining is very common; the vast majority of criminal cases in the country are settled by {{wp|plea bargain}} rather than {{wp|jury trial}}.
 
=== Judiciary===
''Main article: [[Judiciary of Volkia]]''
 
Volkia's judiciary is the system of courts responsible for interpreting and applying Volkian law. The Volkian legal system is based on {{wp|common law}}, and employs an {{wp|adversarial system}} for determining the outcome of cases.
 
===Crime statistics===
''Main article: [[Crime in Volkia]]''
 
==Geography==
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