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Bill: Convention Constitutionnelle Pour un Royaume Aldurienne - 4390 (Constitutional Convention for an Aldurian Kingdom - 4390)
Details
Submitted by[?]: Lé Droit Historique
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: March 4391
Description[?]:
| INTRODUCTION: In order to eliminate the trappings of socialism, we propose a full overhaul of the system of government of the People's Republic of Alduria consequent to an anticipated elimination of socialism and restoration of Orange-Villayn-Charbonette to the throne of the Kingdom _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -------------------------------------------------The Constitution of the Kingdom of Alduria----------------------------------------------------- PREAMBLE We, the people of the Royaume d'Aldurie (Kingdom of Alduria), do hereby ordain and adopt this Constitution for the Royaume d'Aldurie (Kingdom of Alduria.) --- ARTICLE I: The République Populaire Aldurienne (Aldurian People's Republic) (1) The Royaume d'Aldurie (Kingdom of Alduria) is a Sovereign and Democratic Kingdom and the Sovereign Power belongs to the people and the King of the Royaume d'Aldurie (Kingdom of Alduria). Sovereign Power shall be exercised in the manner provided for in this Constitution. (2a) The Royaume d'Aldurie (Kingdom of Alduria) shall be structured as a parliamentary democracy with a unicameral legislature and an elected Head of Government (2b) The Royaume d'Aldurie (Kingdom of Alduria) shall be structured as a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarch found by patrilineal descent from the House of d’Orange-Villayn-Charbonette, with a unicameral legislature. (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 Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria) in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 3. (4) This Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land. -- ARTICLE II: The Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria) (1) There shall be a legislature for the Royaume d'Aldurie (Kingdom of Alduria), called the Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria), in which all legislative powers under this Constitution shall be vested. The Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria) 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 48 months. (2) The Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria) 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. The King shall confirm and appoint the cabinet ratified by the Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria) (3) Each member of the Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria)) shall be enlisted in a political party and shall be entitled to one seat only. Political parties shall represent their voters in the Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria) and cast their votes on their behalves. --- ARTICLE III: 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 Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria) 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 chamber of the Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria) for debate. (4) A Bill that has been passed by the Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria) shall enter into effect immediately upon its passage. ---- ARTICLE IV: The Executive - (1) The executive power belongs to the Roi d'Aldurie (Monarch of Alduria), but shall be exercised by the Cabinet. The Roi d'Aldurie 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 Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria) ---- ARTICLE V: the Roi d'Aldurie (The Monarch of Alduria) - (1a) The Roi d'Aldurie ( Monarch of Alduria) shall be, by Grace of God and virtue of descent, the Head of State of the Royaume d'Aldurie (Kingdom of Alduria). He shall represent the Kingdom, guarantee its independence and see to it that this Constitution is observed. (1b) The Roi d'Aldurie ( Monarch of Alduria) shall be, by Grace of God and virtue of descent, the Head of State of the Royaume d'Aldurie (Kingdom of Alduria).). He shall be the symbol of the Kingdom and the guarantee of independence. (2) The Roi d'Aldurie ( Monarch of Alduria) shall rule the Royaume d'Aldurie (Kingdom of Alduria) from coronation to his death, unless he chooses to abdicate, in which case an abdication may be accepted by two-thirds of the Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria) under the same process as constitutional amendment. (3) The Roi d'Aldurie (Monarch of Alduria) shall be a male (unless two-thirds of the legislature approve a female candidate) patrilineal descendant of Henry I selected through Primogeniture. --- ARTICLE VI: The Cabinet (1a) The Cabinet shall aid, exercise duties of, and advise the Roi d'Aldurie (Monarch of Alduria) in appropriate manners and conduct the policy of the Government. (1b) The Cabinet shall exercise the executive power 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 VII (1) There shall be a Cabinet to exercise the executive powers on behalf of the Roi d'Aldurie (King of Alduria) (2) Any cabinet must be ratified by the agreement of more than a half of the Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria)), according to Article 3 of the Constitution. (3a) It is the exclusive responsibility of the President of the National Convention (Président de la Convention nationale) to propose a list of Cabinet members to assist him. (3b) It is the exclusive responsibility of the political party holding the greatest number of seats in the National Convention (Convention nationale) to propose a list of Cabinet ministers to assist the President of the National Convention (Président de la Convention nationale), save that if more than one political party holds the greatest number of seats, that number being equal for all such parties, any or all of these may propose a list. (3c) The responsibility of proposing a list of Cabinet members falls to political parties, any or all of whom may propose lists to assist the President of the National Convention (Président de la Convention nationale) in the running of the country. (4a) Until such a time as a cabinet is formed, the President of the National Convention (Président de la Convention nationale) will hold executive power alone, subject to the agreement of the National Convention (Convention nationale), according to article 3 of the Constitution. (4b) A cabinet will continue to assist the President of the National Convention (Président de la Convention nationale), even if a new President of the National Convention (Président de la Convention nationale) is elected, until a different Cabinet is ratified. (4c) The Cabinet shall remain in office until such a time as a new Cabinet is formed. ARTICLE VIII: 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 Royaume d'Aldurie -- ARTICLE IX: Political Parties (1) Political parties shall ensure that the will of the people prevails and, for this purpose, shall represent their voters in the Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria) (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 Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria) shall be determined through a general election in which all political parties may participate in accordance with the provisions of Article 13. --- ARTICLE X: 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 XI: The Regions The territory of the Royaume d'Aldurie (Kingdom of Alduria) comprises the Region (Région) of Arcogne, Bendérie, Mondalat, Novelle Orange and Val-Zanyal. The national territory and the international territorial boundary of the Royaume d'Aldurie is inviolable. --- Article XII: Local Governments Certain powers may be devolved to the Local Governments by the Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria) in accordance with the procedures set out in Article 3. ARTICLE XIII: 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 Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria) 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 Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria) in order to pass. Elections shall be scheduled upon the passage of such call for early elections. ARTICLE XIV: Amendment Subject to the provisions of Article 3, the Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria) shall have the power to amend this Constitution. Amendments shall require a vote of two-thirds of the members of the Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria) in order to pass and may only apply to certain areas of this constitution. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The lyrics of the national anthem.
Old value:: Canrillaise: - Le soleil brillera Par nous, les travailleurs, Nouvellement creé, Nous marchons vers l'avenir. Laissez-nous vous servir vraiment, L'Aldurie, notre patrie. Avec l'amitié et le labeur, Nous allons triompher De l'oppression, Pour vivre avec joie, Lorsque sur notre terre, Le soleil brillera. --- Luthorian: - Shining Sun By us workers created newly, Facing the future, we march. Let us serve you truly, Alduria, our homeland. Triumph over oppression, Can in friendship be won. For we shall live joyfully, When over our fields, There is shining sun.
Current:
| Tune: https://youtu.be/O7zGFZNinsk?si=s1-bd_EvQvLKKS1e Canrillaise: L'espoir avance, Et faire face à l'avenir. Laissez-nous vous servir pour le plus grand bien, Alduria, notre patrie unie. Les vieilles difficultés doivent être surmontées, Et nous les surmontons unis. Parce que nous devons réussir, Pour que le soleil soit toujours aussi beau, Brille pour toujours sur Alduria ! Brille pour toujours sur Alduria ! Le bonheur et la liberté soient accordés, En Alduria, notre patrie. Le monde entier aspire à la paix, Tendez la main pour espérer. Si nous nous unissons, Nous vaincrons l’ennemi du peuple. Que la lumière de la paix brille, Pour que le monde ne soit plus jamais, Pleurez leur perte. Pleurez leur perte. Labourons, construisons, Apprenez et créez comme jamais auparavant, Et confiants dans leur propre émerveillement. Une génération libre se lève. Jeunesse aldurienne, tous les efforts possibles, De notre peuple est uni en vous. Vous deviendrez le nouvel espoir d'Alduria. Et le soleil toujours aussi beau, Brille pour toujours sur Alduria ! Brille pour toujours sur Alduria ! -------------------- Luthorian: Hope marches onward, And facing the future. Let us serve you for the greater good, Alduria, our united homeland. Old hardships are to be overcome, And we overcome them united. Because we must succeed,, So that the sun as beautiful as ever, Shines forever more over Alduria! Shines forever more over Alduria! Happiness and freedom be granted, To Alduria, our homeland. All the world longs for peace, Reach your hand out to hope. If we unite ourselves, We shall defeat the people's enemy. Let the light of peace shine, So that the world may never more, Mourn their loss. Mourn their loss. Let us plough, let us build, Learn and create like never before, And, confident in their own wonder. A free generation rises up. Aldurian youth, the best efforts, Of our people are united in you. You will become Alduria's new hope. And the sun as beautiful as ever, Shines forever more over Alduria! Shines forever more over Alduria! |
Proposed:
| Canrillaise: “Pays Sous Dieu” —— état sous dieu baigné de sang sainte lever le drapeau fort dans la mêlée après la victoire notre Dieu donne nous la santé donne-nous de la joie Dieu sauve notre roi et sauver notre Aldurie ——— Luthorian: “Country Under God” state under god bathed in holy blood Uplift the flag strong into the fray after victory our god give us health give us joy God save our king and save our Alduria |
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Structure of the executive branch.
Old value:: The Head of State and Head of Government are two separate officials.
Current: The Head of State is also Head of Government.
Proposed: The Head of State is hereditary and symbolic; the Head of Government chairs the cabinet.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The title of the head of government, who chairs the cabinet.
Old value:: President of the Council of Ministers (Président du Conseil des Ministres)
Current: His Royal Majesty, Leopold I, of the House of Orléans-Vasser, Prince of Tondelle, Prince of Lourenne, Duke of New Kreshar, Duke of Belfort, Head of the Order of the Silver Rooster, Defender of the People and the Constitution, Represented by:
Proposed: Premier Ministre (Prime Minister)
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: President of the National Convention (Président de la Convention nationale)
Current: His Royal Majesty, Leopold I, of the House of Orléans-Vasser, Prince of Tondelle, Prince of Lourenne, Duke of New Kreshar, Duke of Belfort, Head of the Order of the Silver Rooster, Defender of the People and the Constitution, Represented by:
Proposed: Son Altesse Royale le Roi d'Aldurie, Paul I, Empereur de Canrille, Defensor Fidei, Prince-Grand Maître de l'Ordre de Saint-Justé, Souverain de l'Ordre d'Aldurie (His Royal Highness the King of Alduria, Paul I, Emperor of Canrille, Defensor Fidei, Prince-Grandmaster of the Order of Saint-Justé, Sovereign of the Order of Alduria)
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The official title of the legislative assembly.
Old value:: National Convention (Convention nationale)
Current: Assemblée Nationale
Proposed: Parlement du Royaume d’Aldurie (Parliament of the Kingdom of Alduria)
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The national motto.
Old value:: Prolétaires de tous les pays, unissez-vous!
Current:
| Peu importe l'intensité de la pluie, la liberté fleurira toujours (No matter how hard the rain, freedom will always bloom) |
Proposed:
| Prosper sous notre Dieu, et notre Roi. (Prosper under our King and our God) |
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Titles of nobility.
Old value:: Titles of nobility may be granted by the government and any other political body designated by it.
Current: Titles of nobility may be granted only by the Head of State.
Proposed: Titles of nobility may be granted only by the Head of State.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 500 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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