The Charter of the Realm
Preamble
It is established within this charter that the Kingdom of Lindonarlin is sovereign, independent nation under the Great Seal of the Kaels and the blessings of the One. This Charter is ordained to provide the supreme laws under which this nation shall be preserved, ensure equality and justice, establish tranquility and secure the blessings of liberty for this great Kingdom.
Article I
The Succession of the Monarch
Section I
The throne of Lindonarlin shall be secured by hereditary succession of the oldest or closest relative born of lawful wedlock in the direct descent of the royal line of the reigning Monarch.
Section II
The Monarch shall hold the titles: The King/Queen of Lindonarlin of (House Name), By Grace of the One, Defender of the Realm, Guardian of the Valley, Swordmaster/Swordmistress of the Tamerlain, Lord/Lady of (Lands),Enkael keep him/her safe. The Monarch shall be announced with reference to his/her royal titles and entitled to the benefits thereof.
Section III
In the event of the Monarch's death, illness, absence or abdication and an heir or closest relative of direct descent is not produced or found and the Monarch has not informed the Council of Lords of a successor, the Council shall vote among them for the next Monarch.
Section IV
In regards to titles a male heir that ascends the throne's wife shall be known as Princess Royal and a female heir that ascends the throne's husband shall be known as Prince Consort.
Section V
In regards to powers, the sole powers of the Monarch reside with the direct descent heir of the previous Monarch. In the event that that heir's death, illness or abdication, the spouse shall not inherit the powers of the Monarch.
Section VI
The children of the Monarch shall not marry without the consent of the royalty and shall not receive titles, lands or the crown of a foreign nation likewise. The Monarchy itself shall not receive titles, lands or the crown of a foreign nation without the consent of the House of Lords.
Section VII
In the event of the illness or absence of the Monarch, the Crown Heir or Appointed Regent with aid of the Council shall take his place temporarily. If a Crown Heir has not been produced or Regent appointed; the Council shall invoke the powers of the Monarch until such time as a Regent can be appointed. In the event of the death or abdication of the Monarch; the Crown Heir shall ascend or if an Heir has not been produced or is not of age the Appointed Regent shall rule. If a Regent has not been appointed then the Council shall temporarily invoke the powers of the Monarch until such time as a Regent is appointed, Heir comes of age or a Successor has been elected from the Council of Lords.
Section VIII
In the event of the death or abdication of the Monarch; the Crown Heir or Successor must be of at least 17 years of age. If the Crown Heir or Successor is below the stated age, they may ascend the throne but remain under the care of the Council until they mentioned person reaches the stated age.
Section IX
The Monarch shall retain his personal and family lands and receive the revenues from the land. The Monarch shall also receive compensation for his diplomacy journeys and performed duties for the realm. A separate account will also be provided for any expenses of travel and immediate servants or advisors. The Monarch's revenues from personal lands and/or businesses and salary from the realm but not for Expense Account.
Section X
In the event of war and the Monarch leads the legions in the field, a Successor must be named if an Heir has not been produced. The Successor must be approved by 2/3 majority approval of the Council.
Article II
Executive Powers of the Monarch
Section I
The Monarch's first and foremost duty to the realm is to be a symbol of unity and representation of the Kingdom of Lindonarlin.
Section II
The Monarch shall have the sole power of creating treaties and negotiations with foreign nations with 2/3 approval of the Council and Royal Assembly.
Section III
The Monarch reserves the right to bestow titles, lands and honors upon any individuals. The Monarch also reserves the right to revoke any titles, lands, and honors from any individual.
Section IV
The Monarch shall appoint Ministers of the various Departments, Ambassadors and Justices from members of the Council and Royal Assembly and other offices of the government as needed and seen fit.
Section V
The Monarch is the Supreme Commander of the Royal Legions, Royal Fleet and all other military formations. The Monarch has the power to respond rapidly and effectively to threats of the Realm. The Monarch may propose to the Royal Assembly and Council.
Section VI
The Monarch shall be assigned the responsibility of approving or declining laws and executing those implemented. The Monarch may make proposals to both the Council and Royal Assembly. The Monarch has the power to decline proposed laws that come before him but only twice. On the third approval by the Council, the law is implemented. The Monarch can make revisions to any law that is proposed and if the proposed law is not signed within two weeks, it is implemented. If the proposed law is brought before the Monarch and the Royal Assembly and Council adjourn before the proposal is signed or declined, the proposed law dies.
Section VII
The Monarch has the sole power to grant legal recognition to nations and to forms of religion.
Section VIII
The Monarch can be asked to abdicate the throne to the Crown Heir by a 2/3 majority vote of the Royal Assembly and if he so refuses the Council will hold an Impeachment Session whereupon they will decide whether an Impeachment Trial is necessary. If Trial is held and a 3/4 majority vote is reached by the Council, the King will be stripped of titles, crown and sword.
Section IX
In times of emergency or where immediate decisions must be made for the safety and welfare of the Realm are at stake, the Monarch has the power to invoke all the powers of government and act with them. After the time of invocation and emergency has passed, the Royal Assembly may convene to discuss or try the matter.
Article III
The Council of Lords
Section I
The members of the Council shall inherit their position for life based on descent from lawful wedlock of the respectable High Seats of their Houses.
Section II
The number of Lords shall be set at 50 members. In the event of a loss in members the Monarch and Council will convene and elect a new House to the Council. In the event a new province joins the Realm, the Monarch and Council shall convene to induct or raise three new Houses to the Council.
Section III
The Monarch�s House or Royal House is the Voice of the Council and advises the Monarch on Council proceedings and the Council on Monarch proposals or decrees. The Voice also manages the daily affairs of the Council.
Section IV
The Council shall have the power to:
a) approve all proposals brought before it by the Monarch or Royal Assembly with a 2/3 majority vote
b) approve all treaties sanctioned by the Monarch with a 2/3 majority vote
c) exercise control of the Capital City and Lands of Victoria
e) set the value and supply of currency
f) oversee the High Courts
g) convene Impeachment Sessions and try the Monarch on Impeachments requiring a 3/4 majority vote Section V
The High Courts shall be overseen by an elected Lord with the title of First Justice and head of the Judicial Affairs Department.
Section VI
The High Seat of the House, be at least 30 years of age, and resided within the borders of the Realm for at least 15 years.
Section VII
There are to be at least 5 Lords per province. In the event of a new province joining the Kingdom, the Monarch and Lords will convene to elect or raise new members to the Council.
Section VIII
The Ministers of the Departments of: the Interior, Health, Defense, Agriculture, Finance, Public Relations, Foreign Affairs, Judicial Affairs, Commerce, Labor, Education, Energy; shall be chosen by the Monarch from the Lords. The Departments shall be headed by the First Minister, advisor to the Monarch. The Ministers oversee their respectful Departments and provide advice on the issues within but also have voting power.
Section IX
The Lords shall receive the revenue from personal land holdings and a salary for services, both of which are taxable. Lords will also be given non taxable compensation for travel and advisory expenses.
Section X
The Council shares the powers of Declarations of War with the Royal Assembly. A 2/3 majority vote is required in both for war to be declared. The Monarch may offer proposals of War.
Section XI
All laws proposed by the Monarch or Royal Assembly are reviewed and voted upon by the Council. Laws proposed by the Royal Assembly are reviewed and either revised and sent back to the Royal Assembly or are approved and sent to the Monarch. Laws proposed by the Monarch are first reviewed then either revised or sent on to the Royal Assembly where they are further reviewed and/or revised. The proposed law is then back to the Monarch. In the event that a Monarch declines a law, and the proposed law goes through the process twice and twice is approved by the Council, the law is implemented.
Section XII
In the event that the Monarch is ill or absent an no Heir has been produced of age and no Regent has been named, the Council shall either guide the underage Heir or appoint a temporary Regent until the Monarch returns or the Heir comes of age.
Section XIII The Council shall take into consideration the proposals and advice of the Department Ministers when revising and approving laws.
Section XIV
In the event of the death or abdication of the Monarch and no Heir has been produced or Successor named; the Council shall convene and elect one from among them to ascend the throne. A majority vote is required. In the event of a tie between Lords, the Royal Assembly shall vote on the tied candidates.
Article IV
The Royal Elected Assembly
Section I
The members of the Royal Assembly shall be elected by the people of the Realm for terms of 5 years. Elections for half the number of Electors will be held every two and a half years so that at least half the Assembly shall be in power at a time and experienced.
Section II
The number of Electors shall be set at 1 for every 50,000 residents of a province, but each province shall have at least 2 Electors. The number of Electors shall not exceed 351 Electors until such time as a new province is admitted.
Section III
The Royal Assembly shall elect one from among them to hold the position of Elector General of the Assembly who manages the daily affairs of the Assembly.
Section IV
The Royal Assembly shall have the power to:
a) establish and collect taxes
b) manage the debt of the realm and spending of revenue
c) propose laws to the Council
d) oversee the Lower Courts
e) request abdication of the Monarch or call the Council for Impeachment Sessions
Section V
The Royal Assembly shall elect a board of 10 Justices to oversee the Lower Courts and aid the Department of Judicial Affairs. In the event of a province joining the Realm, a new Justice shall be elected so that each province has at least one Justice.
Section VI
The Elector must be at least 25 years of age and resided within the borders of the Realm for 10 years.
Section VII
The Electors shall receive a taxable salary for their services as well as compensation for any travel or advisory expenses.
Section VIII
The Royal Assembly shares the powers of Declarations of War with the Council. A 2/3 majority vote is required in both for war to be declared. The Monarch may offer proposals of War.
Section IX
Laws proposed by the Royal Assembly are reviewed and/or revised by the Council. Proposed Laws can be reviewed and revised three times before both branches before it is shelved and cannot be reproposed until the next sitting of the branches. Laws proposed by the Monarch are reviewed and/or revised by the Royal Assembly after the Council. If the Monarch declines a proposed law then the law is sent through the process up to twice more.
Section X
The Royal Assembly shall take into consideration the proposals and advice of the Department Ministers when proposing and revising laws.
Article V
The Ministries of State
Section I
An advisory board of Ministers shall be elected by the Monarch from the Council of Lords to head the Departments of State.
Section II
The position of First Minister shall be filled by the Monarch as the Head of the Departments and as chief advisor.
Section III
The number of Departments shall not be fixed but created and eliminated as the Monarch sees fit.
Section IV
The Ministries of State shall oversee the offices and agencies described by the Monarch, Council and Assembly; and make proposals of law to those branches.
Section V
The Ministry of Education shall promote learning oversee the Schools of Primary and Secondary Education, effectiveness and safety of schools, provide aid to the schools financially and legally, and set standards for schools.
Section VI
The Ministry of Health shall promote the heath and sanitation and oversee Public Health, Food and Drug safety, disease control, public Health Care and all the facilities thereof.
Section VII
The Ministry of Defense shall promote pride within the Realm and oversee the security and defense thereof, oversee the policies and status of the Royal Armed Forces, and handle Veteran Affairs.
Section VIII
The Ministry of Agriculture shall promote farming and oversee land conservation, financial aid to farmers, marketing of produce, stabilize crop prices and in times of war the rationing of food.
Section IX
The Ministry of Finance shall promote national wealth and savings; and oversee the financial affairs of the Realm, enforce customs and tax laws, the manufacture of currency, releasing of bonds and stock.
Section X
The Ministry of Judicial Affairs shall promote public safety and justice, and oversee the Courts of the Realm along with the First Justice, provide legal advice and interpretation to the Monarch and Council, ensure the rights of the people are upheld and oversee the Police and Corrections Systems.
Section XI
The Ministry of Commerce shall promote expanded production of the Realm and oversee the Business and Industry regulations and standards, regulate importing and exporting, issue patents, copyrights and trademarks; promote and oversee tourism and travel.
Section XII
The Ministry of Labor shall promote jobs and safety; and oversee the standards and conditions of the workforce, fix the income tax, set regulations on workman's comp, and monitor the safety of the workplace.
Section XIII
The Ministry of Public Relations shall promote public awareness of government actions and conduct a census every 10 years, establish and regulate a welfare and pension system and inform the public on various topics and events.
Section XIV
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall promote foreign awareness and interests abroad and consult the Monarch, Council and Assembly on international laws and customs, regulate immigration, provide accommodations for ambassadors within the Realm and abroad, and implement foreign policy.
Section XV
The Ministry of Energy shall promote awareness and research of resources and forms of energy; and oversee the marketing, development and use of resources and energy, and promote resource conservation.
Section XVI
The Ministry of the Interior shall promote policies and development of the Realm; and oversee the development of rural and urban areas, management of public lands and preserves, promote land and forest conservation, development and management of roadways and highways and set the standards and regulation of housing and construction.
Section XVII
The Ministries shall oversee the policies and standards of their jurisdictions and in times when an issue is questioned as to which Ministry has jurisdiction the Ministers shall consult with the Council and Monarch.
Section XVIII
The Ministers of the Ministries of State's first priority shall be their Ministries but also have the power of vote within the Council.
Section XIX
The Ministers of the Ministries of State shall receive for their services, a taxable salary and a non taxable compensation of expenses of travel and services.
Article VI
Statement of Rights
Section I
The Monarch, Council of Lords or Royal Elected Assembly will make no laws nor restrictions on the free and peaceable exercise, assembly or expression of religion whether personal or public.
Section II
The Monarch, Council of Lords or Royal Elected Assembly will make no laws nor restrictions on the freedom of peaceable speech, assembly or expression, whether personal, public or in protest of the government.
Section III
The Monarch, Council of Lords, or Royal Elected Assembly will make no laws nor restrictions on the freedom of peaceable press or the expression of, whether personal, public or in protest of the government.
Section IV
The Monarch, Council of Lords, or Royal Elected Assembly will make no laws nor restrictions on the right of the people to keep and bear arms.
Section V
No soldier shall be quartered in a home in times of peace and in times of war unless prescribed by law.
Section VI
It is the right of the people to be secure in their homes, persons, papers and effects again unreasonable and improbable searches and seizures, but upon probable cause, supported by documentation of place, person and things to be searched and seized.
Section VII
No person shall be held to answer for a crime until proven guilty in a Court of the Realm, nor held for a lengthy time having the right to a speedy public trial. The accused shall not be deprived of life, liberty or property without the due process of the law, nor shall the accused be compelled to be a witness against himself. The accused also has the right to be informed of the nature and cause of the charge nor be subject to the same accusation twice. Finally the accused has the right to be confronted by witness against him, the opportunity to obtain witnesses in his favor and to have legal assistance for his defense.
Section VIII
Excess bail or fines shall not be required, nor excessive cruelty or punishments be inflicted on the accused.
Section IX
Slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime of the duly convicted shall exist within the borders of the Realm or it�s jurisdiction.
Section X Treason against the Realm shall consist of engaging in war against or aiding the enemies of the Realm. No person shall be convicted of treason without the testimony of two witness, complete and detailed documentation and/or a confession in open court. Furthermore, the declared punishment for treason shall result in corruption of blood but to the person convicted alone.
Section XI
No person is above the law, all must answer to it. The people have the right, through representation within the provincial and royal governments to call for a Monarch, Elector or Lord to be tried for actions.
Section XII
The rights of the people shall not be denied or abridged by the Monarch, Council of Lords, or Royal Elected Assembly on account of race, religion, gender or color.
Article VII
The Provisions of the Provinces
Section I
The Provinces shall have an established government. Each province has three Lords that rule the three counties of the province and that are members of the Council. The Lords of each province shall agree upon one of their number to become the High Lord for that province upon approval of that province's assembly.
Section II
Each province shall also have an Elected Assembly to represent the people of the province.
Section III
The provinces shall decide on their own the exact proceedings of their government and the powers granted to the High Lord and Elected Assembly in Charters approved by the Royal Elected Assembly and Council of Lords.
Section IV
New Provinces may be admitted to the Realm by the Royal Elected Assembly and Council of Lords with a 2/3 majority vote.
Section V
No new province may be erected within the borders of another province without the approval of the province's Lords and Elected Assembly.
Section VI
With the admittance of new provinces, three new Houses of Lords shall be created or raised for each new province to join the Council of Lords.
Section VII
Before a new province can be admitted it must go through a territorial phase, guaranteed protection and certain rights by the Realm laid out by the Royal Assembly and Council. The territory must set up an Elected Assembly and draw up the Provincial Charter. The Elected Assembly must ratify the Charter with a 3/4 vote and implement the laws and policies stated therein before if can be eligible for admittance.
Section VIII
The Provincial Charter and Governments are required to honor the rights outlined within the Charter of Lindonarlin in Article VI.
Section IX
Each province is guaranteed full faith and credit for public acts, records, laws, documents and proceedings by the Realm and other provinces.
Section X
The people of the provinces and Realm are entitled to the privileges and immunities of the people within the other provinces.
Section XI
A person charged in another province for treason, felony or other conviction and is found within another province, that person shall be delivered to the province where convicted.
Section XII
The provinces are guaranteed protection by the Realm from foreign invasion, legal aspects and domestic violence or emergencies.
Section XIII
The Royal Assembly and Council shall have the power to make all needed laws and regulations regarding the public lands and territories of the Realm.
Article VIII
Amendment Provisions
Section I The Charter at times, when the Assembly and Council deem necessary, can be amended.
Section II
Either the Council of Lords or Elected Assembly may propose amendments to the Charter.
Section III
The proposed amendment must be ratified by a 2/3 vote in both the Council and Assembly.
Section IV
If the proposed amendment is not ratified by a 2/3 vote, either the Council or Assembly can call for conventions within the Realm to vote on the proposed amendment.
Section V
No amendment may violate the rights of the provinces laid out in Article VII or the rights of the people laid out in Article VI.
Article IX
Supremacy of the Realm
Section I
The laws, treaties, policies and articles established by the Monarch, Royal Assembly, Council of Lords and this Charter are in their entirety the supreme law of the Realm. The people, State Officials and the provinces are bound to the Supreme Law.
This Charter of the Realm of Lindonarlin on this seventh day of Archen of the two thousand one hundred and seventh year of Aurora is drawn up by the Council of Lords, Royal Assembly and the Monarch. The Monarch, ten High Lords and ten representatives of the Royal Assembly sign in witness of the Charter's ratification under the grace of The One:
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