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Bill: Democracy Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Spenocratic Party
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: February 2623
Description[?]:
| We propose the following to reform this nation. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Ownership of guns by private individuals.
Old value:: Individuals are not permitted to own firearms under any circumstances.
Current: Individuals are allowed to own firearms as long as they do not have a history of dangerous mental illness or a violent criminality.
Proposed: Adult individuals are allowed to own and purchase guns freely.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.
Old value:: Any form of religion is banned.
Current: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Proposed: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Weapons allowed to private citizens.
Old value:: Only certain types of weapons may be owned by the general public, and there are further restrictions on places where they may be carried.
Current: Only certain types of weapons may be owned by the general public, and there are further restrictions on places where they may be carried.
Proposed: Citizens may own any type of weapon. They may be carried anywhere except as determined by the property owner.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 22:53:34, August 15, 2008 CET | From | Commonwealth Workers Army | To | Debating the Democracy Act |
| Message | One good pitch, and then you just struck out... |
| Date | 02:50:27, August 16, 2008 CET | From | Red Tory Party | To | Debating the Democracy Act |
| Message | YES. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 288 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 163 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 215 |
| Random fact: Cabinet ministers who disagree seriously with the head of government would usually be expected to resign. Parties within the cabinet may attempt to manoeuvre to replace the head of government though, for example by proposing a new cabinet bill or voting for an early election. |
| Random quote: "Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made" - Otto von Bismark |