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Bill: Riitō Restoration and the Glorious Counter-Revolution - Riitō 1 (April 3869)
Details
Submitted by[?]: Hausu Serujaku-Rabuzubāgu
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill asks for an amendement to the Constitution. It will require two-thirds of the legislature to vote in favor. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: January 3870
Description[?]:
| In the name of the Sovereign of the Eastern Sun, Yukio-Labsburg Riitō, esteemed grandson of the Divine Empress Mizuki - I, the Imperial Regent, President and Reichs Chancellor of the Landraad, I, Montofoto-Byūdenrā Hirobumi - do restore to the throne of the Empire it's rightful incumbent and to the people of Mikuni-Hulstria their liberty. We, speaking for the aristocracy, have seen the peril of mass democratic rule once again rise it's head. We have also seen, under the despotic rule of the former Imperial Regent, Princess Borussia, the aristocracy stripped of its voice and privileges by a overbearing and Totalitarian Imperial court. The despotism of the Imperial Court is clearly linked to the rise of democratic movements. To prevent this, we must have a pluralistic, constitutional and free aristocracy in power. Therefore, with the agreement of the Emperor himself, we grant to the Electors of the Landsraad the privilege of confirming via lot the ascension of the sovereign to the throne - to ensure the future stability of the Reich. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The title of the head of government, who chairs the cabinet.
Old value:: Democratic Primeminister
Current: Kanzler/Shushō
Proposed: Their Imperial Majesty, Sovereign of the Eastern Sun, His Imperial and Heavenly Majesty, Sovereign of the Eastern Sun, Tennō-Kaisār Elect of the Great Empire of Mikuni-Harusutoria, Emperor of Sekowo
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: Head Minister
Current: Präsident/Shachō
Proposed: Imperial Regent, President and Reich Chancellor
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The official title of subnational entities, also known as regions.
Old value:: Landsskap
Current: Region/Chiiki
Proposed: Electorate
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The lyrics of the national anthem.
Old value:: Social Democracy Chorus: Long live Democracy and so those the country we shall gard it with our lives Our freedom shall be fine Vers: The freedom are important for me, and i want to live in this country But we should help those in need to get a good life chorus Vers2: Capitalism ends in man contoling man and Socialism ends the same, the only right is to accept Socialdemoracy Chorus
Current:
| 川が流れ、平野が広がる地に、 太陽の抱擁の下、露の優しい潮時に、 海と山々の間、美の誇りに、 自由の歩みの中、団結して立つ。 勇気の地よ、春の最初の日のように緑、 かつて勇敢な者たちがその命を捧げた君のために。 彼らの犠牲は、永遠に私たちの権利として残る、 自由の子供たち、調和の中で祈ります。 多様な系統から、一つの国、大胆で自由な、 すべてに見える統一の遺産。 二つの民族の地、連帯の中で、 私たちが永遠に大切にする、平和と統一の中で。 ====================================== In Ländern, wo Flüsse fließen und Ebenen weit sich strecken, Unter der Sonne Umarmung, im Tau's sanften Wecken, Zwischen dem Meer und Gipfeln, in Schönheit's Stolz, Stehen wir vereint, im Freiheitsschritt so holz. Oh Land des Mutes, grün wie der Frühling's erster Tag, Für dich, gaben die Tapferen einst ihr Leben, ohne Klage. Ihr Opfer, unser Geburtsrecht, für immer zu bleiben, Kinder der Freiheit, in Harmonie wir treiben. Aus diversen Strängen, eine Nation, mutig und frei, Ein Vermächtnis der Einheit, für alle sichtbar dabei. Ein Land zweier Völker, in Solidarität, Mögen wir für immer bewahren, in Frieden und Einigkeit. ====================================== In lands where rivers flow and plains stretch wide, Beneath the sun's embrace, in dew's gentle tide, Between the sea and peaks, in beauty's pride, We stand united, in freedom's stride. Oh, land of valor, green as spring's first day, For thee, the bold once gave their lives away. Their sacrifice, our birthright, forever to stay, Children of liberty, in harmony we pray. From diverse strains, one nation, bold and free, A legacy of unity for all to see. A land of two peoples, in solidarity, May we forever cherish, in peace and unity. |
Proposed:
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Structure of the executive branch.
Old value:: The Head of State is hereditary and symbolic; the Head of Government chairs the cabinet.
Current: The Head of State and Head of Government are two separate officials.
Proposed: The Head of State is also Head of Government.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The constitutional right and responsibility to propose a cabinet to the legislature.
Old value:: Each party can propose a cabinet coalition.
Current: Each party can propose a cabinet coalition.
Proposed: Only the Head of State can propose a cabinet coalition.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The official title of the legislative assembly.
Old value:: Riksdagen
Current: Parlament/Gikai
Proposed: Imperial Landsraad
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The total number of seats in the legislative assembly. Should be between 75 and 750.
Old value:: 501
Current: 75
Proposed: 750
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The national motto.
Old value:: In justice we trust
Current:
| Uniter ac Liber Vereint und Frei (United and Free) |
Proposed: Himmel Mit Uns
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.
Old value:: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Current: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Proposed: There is an official state religion, but membership is completely voluntary.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The salaries of members of parliament and/or government.
Old value:: Members of parliament and/or government are entitled to a nominal salary only.
Current: Members of parliament and/or government have all their expenses paid for by the state.
Proposed: Members of parliament and/or government receive the highest salaries in the country, far above the salaries of other citizens.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change Public financing of political campaigns
Old value:: All candidates receive public funds but are not allowed to accept donations.
Current: Candidates receive public funds unless they have raised more than a certain amount of money.
Proposed: Campaigns are never publicly financed.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on inheritance
Old value:: There is a regulated inheritance law, private regulation of inheritance is allowed but also regulated.
Current: There are no regulated inheritance laws, inheritance is only regulated by the will of deceased.
Proposed: Local governments establish inheritance laws.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign investments.
Old value:: Foreign investors are not allowed to invest in national companies.
Current: Foreign investors need to obtain government approval for all investments in national companies.
Proposed: Foreign investors need to obtain government approval for all investments in national companies.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes | Total Seats: 500 | |
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: Parties have the ability to endorse another party's candidate for the Head of State election (if there is one). This adds a strategic element to the elections. |
| Random quote: "[The Constitution preserves] the advantage of being armed which Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation...[where] the governments are afraid to trust the people with arms." - James Madison |