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Bill: Socialist Charter
Details
Submitted by[?]: Majatran Socialist Ba'ath Party
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: July 4633
Description[?]:
| A bill for the people, not the rich! Upon ratification of this bill, the country will henceforth be known as the Democratic People's Republic of Solentia. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The professional retirement age.
Old value:: 63
Current: 65
Proposed: 60
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Public financing of political campaigns
Old value:: Campaigns are never publicly financed.
Current: All candidates receive public funds, and can still accept donations.
Proposed: All candidates receive public funds but are not allowed to accept donations.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: President
Current: Capo dell'Esecutivo Provvisorio
Proposed: General Secretary
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The title of the head of government, who chairs the cabinet.
Old value:: Prime Minister
Current: Presidente dell'Assemblea Provvisoria
Proposed: Premier
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Appointments and requirements for government employees.
Old value:: All government employees have to promise political independence.
Current: Government employees are selected and appointed in a political way.
Proposed: Government employees are selected and appointed in a political way.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The official title of the legislative assembly.
Old value:: Parliament
Current: Assemblea Provvisoria
Proposed: Supreme Soviet
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The national motto.
Old value:: Out of Many, We are One.
Current: Freedom, Unity, Tradition
Proposed: For the many, not the few!
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The length of a legislative and executive term, in months. Should be between 24 and 72.
Old value:: 60
Current: 72
Proposed: 72
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on advertising
Old value:: All advertising is permitted.
Current: Only advertising that meets certain set standards is permitted.
Proposed: Only governmental organisation advertising is permitted.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Policy of the government concerning the funding of abortions
Old value:: The government only funds abortions for medical emergencies.
Current: The government does not provide funding for abortions.
Proposed: The government provides funding for abortions.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on vaccinations.
Old value:: The government mandates vaccination for all children, but parents may opt out for religious or ideological reasons.
Current: The government encourages vaccinations for children, but does not enforce them.
Proposed: The government mandates vaccination for all children.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change Health care policy.
Old value:: There is a free public health care system and a small number of private clinics, which are heavily regulated to ensure they treat their patients well and provide good care.
Current: There is a public health care system, but private clinics are allowed.
Proposed: Health care is entirely public and free; private clinics are banned.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The banking system.
Old value:: The government operates a central bank and all other banks are private.
Current: The government operates a central bank and all other banks are private.
Proposed: The government operates and owns all banks.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Closed shops are places of employment where only members of a specific union are allowed to work; union shops can hire non-members, but these have to become members after a certain time; agency shops can hire non-members, who have to pay a fee to cover the unions costs. All three are erected by union agreements. (Only valid if unions are legal)
Old value:: Only open shops are legal.
Current: Closed shops, union shops and agency shops are legal.
Proposed: Closed shops, union shops and agency shops are legal.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards daily working hours.
Old value:: Local governments regulates the daily working hours.
Current: The government has no policy concerning daily working hours.
Proposed: Daily working hours are regulated by the government.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by private, unregulated companies but subsidies are given to those on a low income.
Current: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Proposed: Energy is provided by nationalised companies.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on industry and subsidies to industrial operations.
Old value:: The government does not intervene in the market nor provide any form of subsidies/relief to industries.
Current: The government acts as an investor of last resort, by nationalizing failing industries that provide vital goods or services.
Proposed: All industry is owned and operated by the state.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning gated communities.
Old value:: The private sector can set up gated communities.
Current: The private sector can set up gated communities.
Proposed: No gated communities are allowed.
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on political education
Old value:: The Government does not require secondary school students to receive a political education, but actively encourages it.
Current: The Government has no specific policy on political education.
Proposed: The Government requires all secondary school students to receive a political education that is biased towards the government.
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change The lyrics of the national anthem.
Old value:: Solentia, Oh noble Solentia You are the Greatest in the World Solentia, May Freedom stand Across every bit of river, forest or farmland O loyal Solentians With hearts of pride and skill Bring glory to our nation Our flag shall fly at will Refrain: So let us sing out, from every hill and steeple For we, Patriots, are peaceful people, Our song is loud because we are a merry band Wholeheartedly devoted to our Fatherland From, darkest roots to freedom We fought the evils of Fascism And our people begged to see A time of peace and prosperity. Refrain: In times of horror, evil and darkness Solentia stood against the Communists Now in our streets the Children play Oh Solentians don’t worry this is a new day. Oh Solentia may your flame never die, The flame of freedom will forever be A glorious symbol to you and I So don’t be weary lift your heads high! Refrain: God, Liberty, Love, and Freedom, Let these be our sure foundations With these we can have no possible bad outcome For Solentia’s future Granddaughters and Grandsons May the future generations live in peace These are to whom we shall strive So that they will see evil cease So that future Solentian’s may thrive Refrain/End: Oh Solentia, Oh Solentia You are the Greatest in the Land Oh Solentia Oh Solentia Long live our Arctic Wonderland
Current:
| Citadel of the valiant, Solentia the bold Where loyalty blooms and heroes of old Rise now, break the chains that bind Blaze a trail with faith entwined Your banner flies high, lighting the way March onward united come what may Lift voices together, let freedom ring Of unity and justice your anthems sing Torch burning bright, lead out of the night Guide all who yearn for the dawn's first light With law and vision, progress shall bloom O Solentia, your finest hour soon comes |
Proposed:
| Soldiers of Solentia, we go forward, With the one will to save our Fatherland Our hurried steps are sounding on the long and arduous road Our flag, red with the blood of victory, bears the spirit of our country The distant rumbling of the guns mingles with our marching song. The path to glory passes over the bodies of our foes. Overcoming all hardships, together we build our resistance bases. Ceaselessly for the people's cause we struggle, Hastening to the battle field! Forward! All together advancing! Our Solentia is strong eternal. Soldiers of Solentia, we go forward, The gold star of our flag in the wind Leading our people, our native land, out of misery and suffering Let us join our efforts in the fight for the building of a new life. Let us stand up and break our chains. For too long have we swallowed our hatred Let us keep ready for all sacrifices and our life will be radiant. Ceaselessly for the people's cause we struggle, Hastening to the battlefield! Forward! All together advancing! Our Solentia is strong eternal. |
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes | Total Seats: 524 | |
| no |
Total Seats: 226 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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