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GOV-001 Constitution of Tymaria
Preamble
We the people, having exercised our individual rights to self-determination, in order to form a single indivisible and perpetual nation state, eliminate the borders between our respective nations, permit open immigration and free commerce, to mediate disputes between ourselves, formulate a common peace and a common defense, promote the general welfare of micronationalism, and to secure and promote the blessings of liberty to ourselves and those admitted to this Union, in accordance with higher laws, be they of Nature, Creators, or Creator, do ordain and establish this Constitution of Tymaria.
Article the First
1. The United Micronian Republic of Tymaria shall be considered the creature of its member-nations.
2. Each member-nation (hereinafter referred to as a �region�) may be divided into up to four states, according to the law and custom of a given region.
3. Each region shall be allotted four seats in the House of the Nations. Should a region be divided into two or four states, the state shall choose two or one members of the House of the Nations, respectively, so that the total is four. Should a region be divided into three states, each state shall choose one member and the fourth shall be chosen by the region at large. Should the region remain intact as one political entity, the region at large shall choose all four members.
4. Once a region has divided itself or decided not to do so, the regions and states shall remain intact and not be further divided or consolidated without a two-thirds approval of the House of the People.
5. Each region and state has the right to choose how its delegates are appointed.
6. Each region may be as centralized or decentralized as it sees fit, according to law and custom. Furthermore, it may choose any form of government it sees fit.
7. Should a nation join the United Republic after the adoption of this Constitution, it shall have the right to stay as one political entity or divide itself, in accordance with Sections 2, 3, and 4.
8. Regions and states may not engage in foreign relations, coin money, violate the Bill of Rights, or pass legislation in areas reserved exclusively to the United Republic by the Constitution or federal laws.
9. Regions may pass any law in accordance with this Constitution. States may pass any law in accordance with this Constitution and the law of its region. However, neither shall pass a law that contradicts federal code unless it seeks to challenge the right of the Federal Government to pass such a law.
Article the Second
1. The legislative powers of the Republic shall be vested in the Houses of the Republic, which shall be divided into the House of the Nations and the House of the People.
2. The Houses shall have complete separate powers, and approval of both houses shall not be required for legislation to pass.
3. The People shall reserve the right to self-representation, and may enter the House of the People if they are citizens of Tymaria who have attained the right of suffrage. Each member shall have one vote.
4. The House of the Nations shall consist of four members from each of the regions, chosen in accordance with this Constitution and the law of a given region. Members of the House of the Nations shall serve a six month term.
5. The House of the People shall have the power to pass regular measures and to impeach the Prime Executive or a High Judge with a simple (50% + 1) majority. It shall have the power to merge United Republic with another nation with a unanimous vote. With a super (2/3) majority, it shall have the power to annex a new nation into the Republic or to allow a region to leave and become independent.
6. The Prime Executive has the right to veto a regular measure of the House of the People, which may be overridden by a super (2/3) majority.
7. The House of the Nations shall have the power to confirm executive appointments to ministries with a simple majority and to declare war on the request of the Chancellor with a 75% majority. It shall ratify treaties and remove ministers with a super majority. It shall hold impeachment trials of the Prime Executive or a High Judge, expelling him/her with a super majority. It shall have the power to remove ambassadors and ministers with a super majority.
8. The House of the People shall be presided over by a Speaker, elected every three months. The House of the Nations shall be presided over by the Chancellor.
Article the Third
1. All executive powers of the Republic shall reside in the Prime Executive, who shall be a citizen of this Union. He/she shall be elected by the people every four months.
2. The Prime Executive shall be the chief administrator and diplomat in this Union.
3. The Prime Executive shall have the power to veto regular measures of the House of the People, which may be overridden by a super majority, and to appoint ministers with majority approval of the House of the Nations. He/she shall serve as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and shall have the power to declare war, subject to approval in accordance with this Constitution. He/she shall nominate the Chief Judge for the High Tribunal, again subject to the House of the Nations' approval.
4. In times of crisis or great need, the Prime Executive may issue executive orders, which shall have immediate effect. However, the House of the Nations reserves the right to veto an executive order, by unanimous vote, for a period of two hours after it is issued. He/she shall be required to immediately communicate the text of the executive order to all members of the House of the Nations. Executive Orders shall not be used to exercise any of the normal functions of the Prime Executive; rather they shall be for extraordinary circumstances in times of unusual circumstances.
5. The Prime Executive shall have the power to pardon all offenses save for impeachment of a public official. He/she shall not pardon himself/herself.
6. In times of emergency, the Prime Executive may call the Houses of the Republic into session for purposes of passing urgent legislation. In cases of irresolvable deadlock, the Prime Executive may, once per term, dissolve the House of the Nations and immediately call for new elections.
7. There shall be a Chancellor, who shall assume the office of Prime Executive in case of death, removal, resignation, or incapacitation of the Prime Executive. He/she shall be nominated by the Prime Executive upon the approval of the House of the Nations. He/she shall serve as President of the House of the Nations.
8. To assist the Prime Executive in his/her duties, there shall a Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a Ministry of Defense, a Ministry of Science, a Ministry of Financial Affairs, a Ministry of Research and Education, and a Ministry of Justice. The exact duties of these shall be regulated by law. Ministries may be added or subtracted by law.
9. In addition to the ministries, the Prime Executive may, at pleasure, appoint and dismiss a Chief of Staff to serve as an administrative assistant.
10. The Prime Executive may, at any time, be called before the Houses of the Republic to explain and defend his/her policies and decisions. From time to time, he/she shall also deliver a speech on the State of Tymaria.
11. The Prime Executive shall have the power to introduce legislation to the House of the Peoples, either directly, through the Speaker, or through a friendly third party. However, he/she shall not vote on any legislation, nor shall he/she sit in either House during his/her term.
12. The Prime Executive shall have ultimate power over any media through which official business is conducted. However, he/she may delegate this power at will.
Article the Fourth
1. All judicial powers shall be vested in the High Tribunal of Justice.
2. The High Tribunal of Justice shall consist of three Judges. The number may be increased by law, but there shall be at least three at all times.
3. The Prime Executive shall nominate the Chief Judge, subject to the approval of the House of the Nations. The Chief Judge shall then appoint the Associate Judges. All Judges shall hold office for a period of one year, and shall not hold two consecutive terms.
4. The High Tribunal of Justice shall hear all cases, criminal and civil, falling under federal statute. It shall also decide on the constitutionality of federal laws challenged by a citizen.
5. Inferior courts to the High Tribunal shall be created and regulated by law.
6. Each region may have its own high court, regulated by the law of that region. Should a region have no such court, each state within that region shall have one.
Article the Fifth
Neither the Union, a region, or a state shall infringe upon any of these rights:
1. All citizens are equal and have the same inalienable, unequivocal rights under the law.
2. The People are free and shall not be compelled to any involuntary servitude.
3. All citizens have the right to voice their opinion freely and without repercussion.
4. All citizens may worship as they please or not to worship as they please. No official state religion may be created or established.
5. The presses have the freedom to print without restriction. The State may not impede or interfere with the presses.
6. All citizens have the right to assemble peacefully in petition, protest or demonstration.
7. All citizens are entitled to a fair, just, and expedient public trial where innocence is until guilt is proven. No citizen shall be found guilty of the same crime twice.
8. No citizen shall be seized and imprisoned with out a warrant issued by a court of law. No citizen�s property shall be searched or seized without a warrant issued by a court of law.
9. All citizens have the right to vote and to elect governmental and other officials.
10. All citizens have the right to be knowledgeable and informed about the affairs of the State and the world outside of the nation.
11. All citizens have the right to privacy and security which may only be limited by judicial action and may not otherwise be infringed upon.
Article the Sixth
This Constitution shall be amended on a super majority in the House of the People and in the House of the Nations individually.
Article the Seventh
This Constitution shall be considered ratified and in effect when all the founding member-nations approve of the final draft.
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ICQ 94954489 Edited by: Kaiser Metzler I at: 11/12/01 3:44:20 am
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