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Bill: Republican Reform Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Zajifrndé Rekvaknsé Prta
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: April 4058
Description[?]:
| An act to move the Pontesian Dynastic Empire towards a more republican form of government: |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The number of proposals a party can introduce per year (will be handed out as a monthly quota).
Old value:: 12
Current: 20
Proposed: 20
Article 2
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 is hereditary and symbolic; the Head of Government chairs the cabinet.
Proposed: The Head of State is also Head of Government.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The title of the head of government, who chairs the cabinet.
Old value:: His/Her Excellency, Grand Vizier-General and the Atabeg Accipitrum
Current: Hanrapetut’yan varch’apet (Chief Minister)
Proposed: Grand Vizier General
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: His Imperial Majesties Krsyijkai I of the House of Belknap, by the Grace of God, Emperor of the Pontesian Dynastic Empire, Grand Duke of Gran Tadraki, King of Gaduridos, Commander in Chief of the Imperial Armed Forces, Defender of the Faith, Jeztriék Atabék
Current: Protector of the Pontesiatsi Hamazandutyun vetsi (Pontesian concord of the six), Leader of the Bazmuyut, recognised by the houses of Pntek, Rajutti, Sigurkai, Mazdadar and Aridian, his royal majesty, Kache Aris Arevyan of the house of Arev
Proposed: Grand Vizier General
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The official title of the legislative assembly.
Old value:: August Parliament of the Cedar Throne (Օգոստոս խորհրդարանը Սիդար գահին)
Current:
| Bazmuyut Pontesi (union of houses) |
Proposed: Council of Viziers
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The total number of seats in the legislative assembly. Should be between 75 and 750.
Old value:: 200
Current: 431
Proposed: 125
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The method used to determine the number of seats each region receives in the national legislature.
Old value:: A pseudo-proportional algorithm that gives considerable advantage to smaller regions.
Current: Equal representation, regardless of region population.
Proposed: Equal representation, regardless of region population.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Privileges of nobility (if nobility is recognised by the government).
Old value:: Nobility confers titles and minor political rights, but no direct control over people or land, and can be hereditary.
Current: Nobility confers major rights, and can be hereditary.
Proposed: Nobility confers titles and minor political rights, but no direct control over people or land, and is not hereditary.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The length of a legislative and executive term, in months. Should be between 24 and 72.
Old value:: 48
Current: 72
Proposed: 60
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Internet regulations.
Old value:: There is major censorship of the internet by the government.
Current: The government runs its own internet with government approved content only and no connection to the rest of the world.
Proposed: The government allows anyone to use the internet but the police can run investigations concerning illegal activities conducted by using internet (child abuse, illegal filesharing, ...)
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The state's policy concerning religious clothing.
Old value:: Public officials are not allowed to wear religious symbols while exercising their duties.
Current: Public officials are not allowed to wear religious symbols while exercising their duties.
Proposed: There are no laws regulating the wearing of religious clothing and the wearing of religious symbols.
Article 12
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: Only the largest party can propose a cabinet.
Proposed: Only the Head of State can propose a cabinet coalition.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to prayer in schools.
Old value:: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden.
Current: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden.
Proposed: The government leaves this decision up to the schools themselves.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes |
Total Seats: 200 | |
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: By default the head of government is the ultimate authority within a national government. In general terms, heads of government are expected to consult with cabinet colleagues (including those from other parties) before making significant decisions but they remain responsible for government action. |
| Random quote: "He who turns his back on the left, looks at the right." - Johan Vande Lanotte |