BUENOS ALTOS, BUENOS ALTOS - Congressional observers have given the Buenaltan elections a passing grade in terms of openness and fairness.

The "Maestro Restoration" of October 23, 2002 by which the GX handed over administration of Buenos Altos to an indigenous government called for Buenos Altos to remain a democracy. However, the new cabinet had far grander plans, paving the way for the fruitioning of the Mapp's most democratic state ever.

Held on April 29, many voters turned out for the election which carried the String Party to power after winning 57 of a total 157 seats. The Strings are the 'progressive conservatives' of Buenos Altos, with a more capitalistic approach to the economy while being less militaristic than the hawkish Brass Party which came in third.

The historical significance lies not in the uniqueness of the Buenaltan parties, but rather in the new teeth given the parliament (the Orchestra) over the head of state, the Grand Maestro. While the parties control the Orchestra, the Grand Maestro leads the upper chamber known as the Senate. The Grand Maestro may influence how the Senate votes but not exert direct control over its voting operations.

Democracy advocates are hailing the Buenaltan development as a firm step to the advancement of mankind. Indeed, approval ratings in Buenos Altos have reached an all-time for the month of April. However, Congressional officials have yet to approve the constitution (which has no bearing on whether the constitution may apply, it does regardless of the officials' decision). They are waiting to determine whether the constitution is compatible with the upcoming Congressional Policy on Government Domestic Policies which has been in the works for almost an entire year.