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Bill: Constitution debate: Rough Draft here
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic Party of Aloria
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill is a resolution. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: March 2947
Description[?]:
| My draft of the constitution shall be posted here; Preamble We, the citizens of the Democratic Republic of Aloria, do herby amend and adopt this constitution of Aloria. Article 1 (Democratic Republic of Aloria) Aloria is a sovereign and Democratic nation, and the sovereign power belongs to the people of Aloria. The sovereign power shall be exercised as proclaimed in this constitution. Aloria shall be structures as a Semi-Presidential system, with a unicameral parliament and a elected Head of State. The National flag the official symbol of the Democratic Republic of Aloria and shall be adopted by 2/3 of the legislature in accordance with the procedure stated in Article 3. The constitution, unless amended, is the supreme law of Aloria. Article 2(Federal Congress) There shall be a Unicameral Federal Congress, called the Federal Congress of Aloria, in which all legislatorial officials shall reside. The one and single house of Congress shall decide the laws of the land and dictate which is right or wrong in the Democratic Republic of Aloria. Article 3(Legislative Process) All political parties shall have the right to propose Bills. A Bill shall be passed by a simple majority of the members of the Federal Congress present and voting, except in cases where the Constitution provides otherwise. A Bill shall lapse from voting should an election intervene, in which case it shall be returned to the Federal Congress for debate. The Federal Congress shall have sole power over the passage of bills dealing with early elections, budgets, taxation, spending, treaty ratification and the confirmation of appointments. Furthermore, any bill dealing with declaring war must be passed with 2/3 votes in Congress and signed by the President, Prime Minister and Secretary of Defense. Only 2 are required to sign to go int affect. Article 4(Executive Branch) The Executive Branch is invested the President and the Cabinet. The Head of State is invested solely in the President. The Head of Government is shared between the President and Prime Minister. The international representative of the Democratic Republic of Aloria is the President. Most executive actions may be overruled by the Federal Congress as stated in article 5. Article 5(President) The President shall be the Head of State and shared Head of Government of Democratic Republic of Aloria. He shall represent the Nation home and abroad , guarantee its independence and see to it that this Constitution is observed. The President shall be elected for a term of office of 48 months in accordance with the procedure set out in this Article and subject to the provisions of the sections 1 and 3 of Article 11. The President shall be elected using a one round system, unless a party does not reach 50% of the votes, in which case the biggest two parties do a final election. Each party shall have the right to register one candidate for elections for the office of President. Article 6(Prime Minister) The Prime Minister shall be the Shared Head of Government of the Democratic Republic of Aloira. He shall represent the nation at home and abroad, guarantee its independence, and see to it that this Constitution is observed. The Prime Minister shall be nominated by the President with the rest of the cabinet, but shall not be elected. The Prime Minister is only second to the President. If the President is unable to fulfill hsi duty the Prime Minister becomes acting President. Article 7(Cabinet) The Cabinet shall aid the President and Prime Minister but, will not conduct the major policy of the Government. The Cabinet shall not exercise the major executive power and conduct the policy of the Government; that power shall be reserved for the President and Prime Minister. The Cabinet shall consist of 10 members. Each member shall direct an administrative department and is responsible for the tasks and functions entrusted to his or her department. The Prime Minister shall represent the Cabinet and the Government both at home and abroad. He shall chair the Cabinet and shall be responsible for the conduct of public business and the general government policy. The cabinet and Prime Minister is nominated by the President and approved by Congress. Article 8 (Executive Powers of the President and Prime Minister) The President shall have the following powers: A.)Shall be the only person who may nominate a cabinet B.)The President may declare a State of Emergency. C.) The President may order troops on Aloria soil, but any deceleration of war must pass through congress D.) The President may use emergency funds but, Federal Congress may over rule the President on using them E.) May request a declaration of war F.) Have the power to order any Minister to review their apartment Powers of the Prime Minister: A.)May propose a visit to another country or invite a country to Aloria. B.)May request a declaration of war C.)Has the power to order any Minister to review their apartment Article 8(Judicial Branch) The judicial authority shall be vested in a 2-tiered court system; provincial and federal. These courts shall have absolute power to ensure enforcement of the laws and constitution of theAloria. The highest court in Aloria shall be the Supreme Court of the Democratic Republic of Aloria. It has the authority to declare laws unconstitutional through the power of Judicial Review. Article 9(Political Parties) Political parties shall ensure that the will of the people prevails and, for this purpose, shall represent their voters in Congress. A political party shall be registered in accordance with the national laws may be dissolved in cases of inactivity. Representation in Congress shall be determined through a general election in which all political parties may participate in accordance with the provisions of Article 11. The opposition parties shall play a constructive role to ensure that the government and the ruling parties function in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, provide good governance, and strive to promote national interest and fulfill the aspirations of the people. Their aim must be to make the Government responsible, accountable and transparent. The opposition parties shall have the right to oppose the elected Government and to question the Government’s conduct of public business. Article 10(Provinces and Local Governments) The country of Aloria is comprised of 5 Provinces. The national territory and the international territorial boundary of the Aloria is inviolable. New provinces, federal districts or territories shall be admitted through the ratification of a bill that must be passed with 2/3 majority in both houses of Congress. The nation shall be bound to its boundaries and will not seek any foreign land unless there is mutual agreement on both sides. Certain powers may be devolved to the Local Governments by Congress in accordance with the procedures set out in Article 3. Local governments will be able to have a Governor, their own unicameral legislature and a provincial supreme court. Article 11(Elections) Under this Constitution, the general will of the people shall be the basis of government and it shall be expressed through periodic elections in which all political parties shall have the right to participate. The method used to determine the number of seats each party receives in Congress shall be laid down by law in accordance with the provisions of Article 3. All political parties shall have the right to call for an early election at any time. A call for early elections shall require the vote of a majority of the total number of members in the Federal Congress in order to pass. Elections shall be scheduled upon the passage of such call for early elections. The President and Prime Minister shall begin their term on the 1st of the month after elections, after the commencement of the Oath of Office. Congress shall begin and end their term on 1st of the month after elections, after the administration of their own oath. Governors and Mayors shall begin and end their terms on January 1st and last two years. Provinces shall have the option of administering an oath or not. Article 12(Amendments) Subject to the provisions of Article 3, Congress shall have the power to amend this Constitution. Amendments shall require a vote of two-thirds of members of Congress in order to pass and may only apply to certain areas of this constitution. New provinces or districts admitted to the nation shall have to ratify the Constitution; however any non-provincial territories gained shall not have to ratify the Constitution. Template by: Kirlawa and New englina If this passes it shall go to a treaty which shall have all amendments. Ill amke a seperate thread here. |
Proposals
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 00:02:45, May 25, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | Currently I have written Article 1 and the Preamble |
| Date | 00:05:00, May 25, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | The main issues are 1.) A uni or bicemerial legislature (Just divide seats by two and theyll be equal in each house) Thats it, the rest ill write by game functions. |
| Date | 00:14:28, May 25, 2010 CET | From | Urban Party of Kirlawa | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | OOC: If you want to have a bicameral legislature, you could just do what we do and RP an upper house. |
| Date | 02:31:37, May 25, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | thank you |
| Date | 02:59:21, May 25, 2010 CET | From | New Aloria Party (NAP) | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | We can do a bicemerial but we should just rp it out, it might get confusing. |
| Date | 04:13:53, May 25, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | alright unicemerial it is. |
| Date | 04:14:40, May 25, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | The main thing I need to know now is executive powers. What are they, which powers are president and which are prime minister |
| Date | 17:15:29, May 25, 2010 CET | From | Republican Party of Aloria (DemCoa) | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | I think that their should be a PResident and Prime Minister, but that only the President can propose a cabinet. That way, the position actually has any meaning. |
| Date | 21:05:32, May 25, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | Most executive powers are RP. That can be done by law if you want |
| Date | 21:34:15, May 25, 2010 CET | From | New Aloria Party (NAP) | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | I agree with the ARP. The President should be the only one proposing a cabinet. Unless like Federal Congress overrules? |
| Date | 23:02:37, May 25, 2010 CET | From | NCPA | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | Agree with president propeing the cabinet |
| Date | 01:07:15, May 26, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | You can actually make a bill about that. Ill make it if you wish |
| Date | 01:49:15, May 26, 2010 CET | From | Republican Party of Aloria (DemCoa) | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | ooc: yeah, thats what I meant. Actually make that part of the ingame rules |
| Date | 04:23:07, May 26, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | ooc:Thats what I meant, I did actually |
| Date | 05:54:44, May 26, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | I think the Prime Minister should have more powers, since they share HoG with the PResident currently. |
| Date | 06:15:35, May 26, 2010 CET | From | New Aloria Party (NAP) | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | Yes they should.... My question you said the President could veto a bill if so it has to head back to congress for vote. to be approved once more. what's the guidelines on that? |
| Date | 18:19:54, May 26, 2010 CET | From | Republican Party of Aloria (DemCoa) | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | Just a thought on making a new constitution in general. If you want to make a constitution that is actually respected by the mechanisms of the game that does more then just sets up ow government functions, then you can draft it is a treaty titled Alorian Constituton of Year X, and then put in the ammendments there that restricts what laws parliament could pass if the treaty is ratified. That would make it more like a real constitution that restricts governemnt. Just a thought. So then part of this bill would be to ratify such a treaty, which proscribes limitations on what laws we can pass. Of course, these would need to be things that 2/3 of us agree on.... |
| Date | 21:12:45, May 26, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | Some is roleplaying mechanics. Also PP your kinda right. That would contradicet with game mechanics so ill take that out |
| Date | 21:34:17, May 26, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | I'll do what I can on treaty. As for amendments here are some ideas. Amendment 1) Equal Oppertunity Everyone shall be given an equal opportunity to achieve Life, Liberty and Happiness. No one shall be discriminated based on race, gender, creed, sexual preference, age, ethnicity or political stance. Amendment II (Freedom of Expression)Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression. Section A. Freedom of press, religion, assembly, and petition Part 1. Freedoms shall not be taken away by Congress, Governor-General or Chamber of Councillors unless they violate a persons rights, safety, or promote any act of violence against a particular group or the government. Amendment III (Right to Bear Arms) Citizens shall have the right to keep and bear arms. Amendment IV (Search and Seizure) The police shall have the right to search and seize a persons possesions if it has been determined through probable cause and allowed by a judge in the form of a Warrant. Amendment V (Judicial Rights)Everyone shall be given a set of judicial rights. Section A. Right to a speedy trial, trial by jury, cruel punishment Part 1. Everyone shall have the right to a speedy trial. Part 2. Everyone shall have the right to a trial by jury. Part 3. No one shall be given cruel punishment and/or excessive fines. HAve more if interested in ideas |
| Date | 22:27:35, May 26, 2010 CET | From | Republican Party of Aloria (DemCoa) | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | Well, and I know this is an unpopular idea with the other parties, but we would like the recognition of the Alorian Church brought back in and put in the constitution. Again, I may be the only party that supports this, but it has to be said. |
| Date | 23:13:39, May 26, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | We belive strongly that religion and state should be seperated You may be religious but I think other parties agree that church and state are seperate matters |
| Date | 00:30:47, May 27, 2010 CET | From | Urban Party of Kirlawa | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | OOC: You took that from excerpt from New Englia's Constitution. |
| Date | 00:52:02, May 27, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | Yes we did. Im sorry I forgot to contact you |
| Date | 05:05:17, May 27, 2010 CET | From | New Aloria Party (NAP) | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | Make sure to contact them next time and ask for approval before taking anything. If they say so give a link to theit treaty giving credit at the bottom of our treaty. I'm strongly in support of serpation of church and state however, I want to hear the RPA out. Give your reasons why and what it would say and do. You have given everyone else time to hear our views so we should hear yours. =] |
| Date | 23:43:51, May 27, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | i did contact and they said it was fine. I did plan too but i got distracted. Thanks for the reminder anyway PP. |
| Date | 23:44:28, May 27, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | And I do respect the RPA. Lets hear them out |
| Date | 08:57:12, May 28, 2010 CET | From | New Aloria Party (NAP) | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | Executive Power for Prime Minister or President or both: Have the right to order any ministry to do immedtie reviews of the department on funding, ethics, etc. |
| Date | 20:56:29, May 28, 2010 CET | From | New Aloria Party (NAP) | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | As well should we put something in about DRACO or no? |
| Date | 21:12:59, May 28, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | The armed forces are not a government foundation |
| Date | 00:15:40, May 29, 2010 CET | From | New Aloria Party (NAP) | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | Ok. |
| Date | 02:52:20, May 29, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | Once again to clear this up.....I have got permission from the writers and the only thing they asked is to give credit to new englina and kirlawa. I will do so....in the mean time lets discuss errors. |
| Date | 05:32:12, May 29, 2010 CET | From | New Aloria Party (NAP) | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | " must be signed by the President to be enter into effect. If vetoed, it goes to the Federal Congress for a vote and if passed it enters into effect only if it is a resolution" might have problems with that...whats everyone view? "any bill dealing with war must be passed with 2/3 votes in both houses and signed by the President, Prime Minister and Secretary of Defense. " Same here as well. Put in if President becomes unable to fullfill it's duties the Prime Minister serves as acting president? |
| Date | 05:55:26, May 29, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | Ok. Ill put that under Prime Minister section as it isent a 'Executive Power" |
| Date | 05:56:46, May 29, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | Just took it out. Too complicated to add. |
| Date | 05:57:42, May 29, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | For that thats declaring war. If declared war on war is declared automatically. |
| Date | 06:10:40, May 29, 2010 CET | From | New Aloria Party (NAP) | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | We can keep the 2/3 approval on delcaring war. |
| Date | 17:14:07, May 29, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | If we are invaded war is declared on the attacking country unless overruled by Congress by 2/3. If we esih to attack we must get a 2/3 majority and have signed by the PResident,Prime Minister, and Secretary of Defense. IF one wishes not to sign then it is still valid. EX. If the PResident and Secretary of Defense signed but Prime Ministet dident then it would still be valid. |
| Date | 21:16:03, May 29, 2010 CET | From | New Aloria Party (NAP) | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | Ok.sounds good.what does others think? |
| Date | 21:17:15, May 29, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | Anyone else? |
| Date | 00:16:27, May 31, 2010 CET | From | New Aloria Party (NAP) | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | If no one else has anything to say.then lets go to vote. |
| Date | 04:22:59, May 31, 2010 CET | From | New Aloria Party (NAP) | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | Make sure to make this into a Treaty as well. 2/3 must vote to approve. |
| Date | 16:24:41, May 31, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Party of Aloria | To | Debating the Constitution debate: Rough Draft here |
| Message | You have too. You have the foriegn affairs office. |
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| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 173 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |||
| abstain |
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