Post by Nathan on Mar 22, 2005 1:15:06 GMT -6
change Article 2 to read as:
re-do Article 3 a bit:
article 4 reworked a lot:
Article IV
1. There will be a Grand Court, lead by the Grand Judge who is appointed by the Grand Chancellor to unlimited 10 year terms.
2. The Grand Court will be the highest court of law in Natopia. Rulings of the Grand Court will be considered above all other laws, policies, and decrees of Natopia. A majority of Judges on the Grand Court must be in agreeance for a Ruling to be issued.
3. The Legislative Frenzy may appoint up to 4 Supreme Judges to the Grand Court for unlimited 2 year terms, the number of Judges must always be odd.
4. The Grand Court may issue a Judicial Review, declaring any law, decree, or policy in Natopia to be against this constitution, and therefore null and void.
5. The Grand Court may, at any time, remove the Grand Chancellor from office for reasons of treason or tyranny.
6. The Legislative Frenzy may establish lower courts by law.
barely changed, just a few things... i do beleive our constitution allows for same-sex marrige... i know we've all been talking about that in Lavalon
again, little changes... mostly changing the wording a bit:
i motion for debate. ;D
Article II
1. There will be a Grand Chancellor, who will serve as Head of State. Any Citizen, at least 16 years of age, may be elected to this high office every 5 years on July 15.
2. The Grand Chancellor has the authority to issue Chancellorial Decrees. These Decrees have the force of law.
3. There will be a Ministry of Natopian Affairs. A Prime Minister, selected by the Grand Chancellor, will administer this Ministry. The Prime Minister will serve as Head of Government. The structure and executive authority of this Ministry will be determined by the Grand Chancellor. The Ministry will issue Policies to carry out executive authority.
4. Should the Grand Chancellor be incapacitated the Prime Minister will fulfill the duties of the Grand Chancellor. In event of death or resignation, the Prime Minister will assume the title as well as duties of the Grand Chancellor for the remainder of the Grand Chancellor's term.
5. The Grand Chancellor may sign and draft Treaties and international agreements with full confidence of the government.
1. There will be a Grand Chancellor, who will serve as Head of State. Any Citizen, at least 16 years of age, may be elected to this high office every 5 years on July 15.
2. The Grand Chancellor has the authority to issue Chancellorial Decrees. These Decrees have the force of law.
3. There will be a Ministry of Natopian Affairs. A Prime Minister, selected by the Grand Chancellor, will administer this Ministry. The Prime Minister will serve as Head of Government. The structure and executive authority of this Ministry will be determined by the Grand Chancellor. The Ministry will issue Policies to carry out executive authority.
4. Should the Grand Chancellor be incapacitated the Prime Minister will fulfill the duties of the Grand Chancellor. In event of death or resignation, the Prime Minister will assume the title as well as duties of the Grand Chancellor for the remainder of the Grand Chancellor's term.
5. The Grand Chancellor may sign and draft Treaties and international agreements with full confidence of the government.
re-do Article 3 a bit:
Article III
1. The Legislative Frenzy is the legislature of the Republic. The Grand Chancellor serves as parliamentary leader of the Legislative Frenzy.
2. The Legislative Frenzy will be comprised of Representatives. Any Citizen of at least 13 years of age may be a Representative in the Legislative Frenzy but must be appointed by the Region in which they reside. Regions may appoint Representatives in any manner they choose. The ratio used to determine a Region's allowance of Representatives will be determined by law. The Legislative Frenzy will establish its own parliamentary procedures.
3. The Legislative Frenzy may make any law or decision deemed necessary and proper for the common good of the people. Normal actions of the Legislative Frenzy must have the approval of a majority of Representatives. The Grand Chancellor will only vote in the event of a tie.
4. The Legislative Frenzy may overturn a Chancellorial Decree. The Legislative Frenzy may recall the Grand Judge with the approval of three-fourths of the Representatives. The Legislative Frenzy may choose at anytime a Representative to serve as Alderman to serve in the Grand Chancellor’s parliamentary position when the Grand Chancellor is absent.
5. Where appropriate, the Legislative Frenzy may administer foreign affairs of the government. The Grand Chancellor must ask the Legislative Frenzy for a Declaration of War before the military engages in hostile actions against a foreign entity.
1. The Legislative Frenzy is the legislature of the Republic. The Grand Chancellor serves as parliamentary leader of the Legislative Frenzy.
2. The Legislative Frenzy will be comprised of Representatives. Any Citizen of at least 13 years of age may be a Representative in the Legislative Frenzy but must be appointed by the Region in which they reside. Regions may appoint Representatives in any manner they choose. The ratio used to determine a Region's allowance of Representatives will be determined by law. The Legislative Frenzy will establish its own parliamentary procedures.
3. The Legislative Frenzy may make any law or decision deemed necessary and proper for the common good of the people. Normal actions of the Legislative Frenzy must have the approval of a majority of Representatives. The Grand Chancellor will only vote in the event of a tie.
4. The Legislative Frenzy may overturn a Chancellorial Decree. The Legislative Frenzy may recall the Grand Judge with the approval of three-fourths of the Representatives. The Legislative Frenzy may choose at anytime a Representative to serve as Alderman to serve in the Grand Chancellor’s parliamentary position when the Grand Chancellor is absent.
5. Where appropriate, the Legislative Frenzy may administer foreign affairs of the government. The Grand Chancellor must ask the Legislative Frenzy for a Declaration of War before the military engages in hostile actions against a foreign entity.
article 4 reworked a lot:
Article IV
1. There will be a Grand Court, lead by the Grand Judge who is appointed by the Grand Chancellor to unlimited 10 year terms.
2. The Grand Court will be the highest court of law in Natopia. Rulings of the Grand Court will be considered above all other laws, policies, and decrees of Natopia. A majority of Judges on the Grand Court must be in agreeance for a Ruling to be issued.
3. The Legislative Frenzy may appoint up to 4 Supreme Judges to the Grand Court for unlimited 2 year terms, the number of Judges must always be odd.
4. The Grand Court may issue a Judicial Review, declaring any law, decree, or policy in Natopia to be against this constitution, and therefore null and void.
5. The Grand Court may, at any time, remove the Grand Chancellor from office for reasons of treason or tyranny.
6. The Legislative Frenzy may establish lower courts by law.
barely changed, just a few things... i do beleive our constitution allows for same-sex marrige... i know we've all been talking about that in Lavalon
Article V
1. No law, policy, or decree will be made to limit or withhold the freedoms of religion, speech, expression, assembly, press, life, property, residence and petition.
2. Religious organizations may have full access to public institutions; they may not interfere with the normal operation of that institution or impose their religion on any person in the area.
3. No Citizen shall be withheld any rights, freedoms, or liberties on account of race, creed, sex, or any other reason. All Citizens hold the right to vote, no Citizen will be denied the right to vote. A Citizen must be at least 13 years of age to be eligible to vote.
4. Citizenship will not be denied on account of race, creed, or sex.
5. A Citizen of the Sovereign Imperial Republic of Natopia is automatically a Citizen of the Region in which they claim, and therefore bound to the laws of their Region.
6. The executive branch must approve all Citizenship requests and has the power to grant or revoke Citizenships.
7. All Citizens are entitled to competent legal counsel. The judicial branch is responsible for providing competent counselors to Defendants. A four-person jury of peers must unanimously convict Citizens. Citizens found guilty must not be subjected to cruel and unusual punishments.
8. Citizens must be given a trial that is to be completed as quickly as possible. Trials must be open to the general public. Citizens must not be asked to pay bail that is considered excessive in regard to their income.
1. No law, policy, or decree will be made to limit or withhold the freedoms of religion, speech, expression, assembly, press, life, property, residence and petition.
2. Religious organizations may have full access to public institutions; they may not interfere with the normal operation of that institution or impose their religion on any person in the area.
3. No Citizen shall be withheld any rights, freedoms, or liberties on account of race, creed, sex, or any other reason. All Citizens hold the right to vote, no Citizen will be denied the right to vote. A Citizen must be at least 13 years of age to be eligible to vote.
4. Citizenship will not be denied on account of race, creed, or sex.
5. A Citizen of the Sovereign Imperial Republic of Natopia is automatically a Citizen of the Region in which they claim, and therefore bound to the laws of their Region.
6. The executive branch must approve all Citizenship requests and has the power to grant or revoke Citizenships.
7. All Citizens are entitled to competent legal counsel. The judicial branch is responsible for providing competent counselors to Defendants. A four-person jury of peers must unanimously convict Citizens. Citizens found guilty must not be subjected to cruel and unusual punishments.
8. Citizens must be given a trial that is to be completed as quickly as possible. Trials must be open to the general public. Citizens must not be asked to pay bail that is considered excessive in regard to their income.
again, little changes... mostly changing the wording a bit:
Article VI
1. The Regions of Natopia shall retain local sovereignty and will ratify their constitutions. Regional Constitutions will not violate this Grand Constitution.
2. Any action of a Regional government will not violate this Grand Constitution and all Regional governments will be bound to the laws of the Imperial government. Any action of the Imperial government will not violate this Grand Constitution.
3. The Imperial Flag will be the symbol of the Republic. The Cross of Sovereignty represents the sovereignty of the Nation. The Grand Chancellor is to guard, maintain, and expand on the symbols of the Republic.
4. All laws, decrees, treaties, actions, policies, et cetera, of the government established by this document’s predecessor will remain enforceable as normal actions.
5. Three-fourths of the Legislative Frenzy must approve of this document for it to become enforceable as Supreme Law of the Nation and Government.
6. Three-fourths of the Legislative Frenzy must vote to approve amendments and changes to this Constitution.
1. The Regions of Natopia shall retain local sovereignty and will ratify their constitutions. Regional Constitutions will not violate this Grand Constitution.
2. Any action of a Regional government will not violate this Grand Constitution and all Regional governments will be bound to the laws of the Imperial government. Any action of the Imperial government will not violate this Grand Constitution.
3. The Imperial Flag will be the symbol of the Republic. The Cross of Sovereignty represents the sovereignty of the Nation. The Grand Chancellor is to guard, maintain, and expand on the symbols of the Republic.
4. All laws, decrees, treaties, actions, policies, et cetera, of the government established by this document’s predecessor will remain enforceable as normal actions.
5. Three-fourths of the Legislative Frenzy must approve of this document for it to become enforceable as Supreme Law of the Nation and Government.
6. Three-fourths of the Legislative Frenzy must vote to approve amendments and changes to this Constitution.
i motion for debate. ;D
besides, im in charge of Treaties and wont take on dead weights... and if an acquisitions becomes a dead weight... well... the Frenzy can evict them and I can terminate their citizenships... however, the purpose for this amendment seems to have gone... Aryez will not be joining as a Region. oh yes... and its not merging... the nations will remain totally intact because Regions make their own constitutions.
