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Bill: The Constitution of Jakania

Details

Submitted by[?]: Democratic Populist Party (DPP)

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: September 4066

Description[?]:


We, the people of the Republic of Jakania, do hereby ordain and adopt this Constitution for the Republic of Jakania.

Article 1 -The Republic of Jakania:
(1) The Republic of Jakania is a Sovereign and Democratic Nation and the Sovereign Power belongs to the people of the Republic of Jakania. Sovereign Power shall be exercised in the manner provided for in this Constitution.
(2) The Republic of Jakania shall be structured as a parliamentary democracy with a unicameral legislature and an elected Head of State.
(3) The National Flag and Motto shall be the flag and the motto adopted by two-thirds of the total number of members of the National Assembly of Jakania in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 3.
(4) This Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land.

Article 2 - The National Assembly of Jakania:
(1) There shall be a legislature for the Republic of Jakania, called the National Assembly of Jakania, in which all legislative powers under this Constitution shall be vested. The National Assembly of Jakania shall have a maximum of 500 members elected by each State in accordance with the provisions of Article 13 for a term of office of 52 months.
(2) The National Assembly of Jakania shall have the power to make laws, to pass bills and legislation, to ratify treaties and international agreements, to amend this Constitution in accordance with the provisions of Article 14, and to ratify Cabinet Proposals in accordance with the provisions of Article 7.
(3) Each member of the National Assembly of Jakania shall be enlisted in a political party and shall be entitled to one seat only. Political parties shall represent their voters in the National Assembly of Jakania and cast their votes on their behalves.

Article 3 - Legislative Process:
(1) All political parties shall have the right to propose Bills.
(2) A Bill shall be passed by a simple majority of the members of the National Assembly of Jakania present and voting, except in cases where the Constitution provides otherwise.
(3) A Bill shall lapse from voting should an election intervene, in which case it shall be returned to the National Assembly of Jakania for debate.
(4) A Bill that has been passed by the National Assembly of Jakania shall enter into effect immediately upon its passage.

Article 4 - The Executive:
(1) The executive power belongs to the First Minister, but shall be exercised by the Cabinet. The First Minister shall not be subject to responsibility; the members of the Cabinet are responsible.
(2) Executive decisions shall be entrusted in these bodies subject to the approval of the National Assembly of Jakania.

Article 5 - The First Minister:
(1a) The First Minister shall be the Head of State of the Republic of Jakania. They shall represent the Nation, guarantee its independence and see to it that this Constitution is observed.
(2) The First Minister shall be elected for a term of office of 52 months in accordance with the procedure set out in this Article and subject to the provisions of the sections 1 and 3 of Article 13.
(3) The First Minister shall be elected using a two round system. Each party shall have the right to register one candidate for elections for the office of First Minister. A primary round of election shall be held to select the two candidates for the second round.
(4) The two candidates having the largest number of votes in the primary election shall participate in the second round, the candidate having the highest number of votes in the second round shall be declared the new First Minister.

Article 6 - The Cabinet:
(1) The Cabinet shall aid and advise the First Minister and conduct the policy of the Government.
(2) The Cabinet shall consist of 10 members. Each member, aside from the Head of Government, shall direct an administrative department and is responsible for the tasks and functions entrusted to his or her department.
(3) The Head of Government 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.

Article 7 - Formation of Cabinet:
(1) There shall be a Cabinet to assist the Head of State in the proper discharge of executive powers.
(2) Any cabinet must be ratified by the agreement of more than a half of the National Assembly of Jakania, according to Article 3 of the Constitution.
(3) It is the exclusive responsibility of the First Minister to propose a list of Cabinet members to assist them.
(4) The Cabinet shall remain in office until such a time as a new Cabinet is formed.
Article 8 - The Judiciary:
The judicial authority shall be vested in a system of courts, both lower and constitutional. These courts shall have absolute power to ensure enforcement of the laws and constitution of the Republic of Jakania.

Article 9 - Political Parties:
(1) Political parties shall ensure that the will of the people prevails and, for this purpose, shall represent their voters in the National Assembly of Jakania.
(2) A political party shall be registered in accordance with the national laws may be dissolved in cases of inactivity or for violations of national law.
(3) Representation in the National Assembly of Jakania shall be determined through a general election in which all political parties may participate in accordance with the provisions of Article 13.

Article 10 - Opposition Parties:
(1) 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 fulfil the aspirations of the people. Their aim must be to make the Government responsible, accountable and transparent.
(2) The opposition parties shall have the right to oppose the elected Government and to question the Government's conduct of public business.

Article 11 - The States:
The territory of the Republic of Jakania comprises the Regions of Borenu, Gladal, Nilaka, Oprela and Sonata. The national territory and the international territorial boundary of the Republic of Jakania is inviolable.

Article 12 - Local Governments:
Certain powers may be devolved to the Local Governments by the National Assembly of Jakania in accordance with the procedures set out in Article 3.
Article 13: Elections
(1) 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.
(2) The method used to determine the number of seats each State receives in the National Assembly of Jakania shall be laid down by law in accordance with the provisions of Article 3.
(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 of the National Assembly of Jakania in order to pass. Elections shall be scheduled upon the passage of such call for early elections.

Article 14 - Amendment:
Subject to the provisions of Article 3, the National Assembly of Jakania shall have the power to amend this Constitution. Amendments shall require a vote of two-thirds of the members of the National Assembly of Jakania in order to pass and may only apply to certain areas of this constitution.

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Total Seats: 500

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      Random fact: It is not allowed to call more than 5 elections in 5 game years in a nation. The default sanction for a player persisting in the early election tactic will be a seat reset.

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