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Bill: Constitution of the Augustine Empire
Details
Submitted by[?]: Sankta Alianco de Aŭgustana
Status[?]: defeated
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: May 4497
Description[?]:
| Originally Drafted March 15th, 4439 _____________________________ Constitution of the Augustine Empire In the name of the Holy Binity, the Paragons, and the People, we establish this Constitution. _________________________________________ Chapter One: The Augustine Government Article One: The nation's formal title is the Augustine Empire of Zardugal, hereafter referred to as the Empire. Article Two: The form of government of the Empire is a constitutional imperial republic. Article Three: The government shall be broken into seven main constituents. Article Four: The sovereignty of the Empire is derived from the People. _________________________________________ Chapter Two: The Seven Constituents Article One: The First Constituent is the Citizenry. The Citizenry can elect the Second and Third Constituents. Article Two: The Second Constituent is the Assembly. The Assembly is elected by the Citizenry. The Assembly can propose and create the laws of the Empire. The Assembly can adapt or overturn this Constitution under a 2/3rds majority vote. Article Three: The Third Constituent is the Major. The Major is elected by the Citizenry. The Major is the Head of the Assembly, and can propose laws. The Major leads the Empire's armed forces. The Major can elevate specific individuals from the Citizenry to Fourth or Fifth Constituents. The Major can elect the Seventh Constituent. Article Four: The Fourth Constituent is the Judiciary. The Judiciary is elevated by the Major. The Judiciary can interpret the laws passed by the Assembly. The Judiciary can interpret the Constitution. The Judiciary can ensure the sovereignty of the Constitution. The Judiciary cannot vote. Article Five: The Fifth Constituent is the Nobility. The Nobility is elevated by the Major. The Nobility cannot elect members to the Assembly, but can elect the Major and the Seventh Constituent. The Nobility holds Noble Rights, which gives them additional rights under the law. Article Six: The Sixth Constituent is the Patriarchy. The Patriarchy cannot elect the Major, but can elect the Assembly and the Seventh Constituent. The Patriarchy holds Ecclesiastic Rights, which gives them additional protection under the law. Article Seven: The Seventh Constituent is the Emperor. The Emperor is the Empire's Head of State. The Emperor is elected by the Nobility, Patriarchy, and the Major, once the previous Emperor dies or abdicates. The Emperor can select the head of the Patriarchy. The Emperor is represented by the Major. Emperor's descendants become part of the Nobility. The Emperor cannot vote. _________________________________________ Chapter Three: The Provinces Article One: The Empire's administrative territories are called Provinces. Article Two: The Province's administrative territories are called Districts. _________________________________________ Chapter Four: The Electorate Article One: Every four years, a new Assembly shall be elected by the Citizenry and Patriarchy. This will be determined by the Districts. This is the Minor Election. Article Two: Every four years, a new Major shall be elected by the Citizenry and Nobility. This will be determined by the Provinces. This is the Major Election. Article Three: The Minor Election and Major Election will commence on the same day. Article Four: After a previous Emporer dies, a new Emporer shall be elected by the Nobility, the Patriarchy, and the Major. This is the Imperial Election. |
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| Date | 23:40:25, December 07, 2018 CET | From |  Moderation | To | Debating the Constitution of the Augustine Empire |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |
| yes | Total Seats: 0 | |
| no |
Total Seats: 600 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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