Post by Christopher I on Feb 10, 2008 16:20:53 GMT -6
Constitution of The Kingdom of Tellia
Introduction
The people of The Kingdom of Tellia do officially establish this Constitution as a document to govern our great nation. This document shall serve as the Law of The Land, along with all Laws passed by Parliament.
Article One- Legislative Sector
Section One- Parliament
The Legislative Body of this nation shall be The Parliament. Parliament will consist of all members appointed by the King, limited to 5, until the population reaches 5. After this, another member may be added to Parliament for every 2 citizens who join the nation. The King and Prime Minister are also to be considered a part of Parliament.
Section Two- Introduction of Law
Laws may be submitted to Parliament by any citizen. To be officially considered by Parliament, the Law must first be sponsored by a Parliament Member. Any Parliament member may also introduce a law, without sponsorship.
Section Three- Passing of A Law
For a law to pass, it must be signed by one member of Parliament, and the King. The member introducing the Law may sign it, but his signature will not count towards this.
Section Four- Repealing or Reconsidering a Law
Any citizen may call a law into question. The Prime Minister will then decide whether to put the issue before all of Parliament or the entire nation.
Article Two- Executive Sector
Section One- The King
The King shall be the Head of State. He will represent the nation at all functions, or appoint someone to do so. He must sign all laws for them to pass. The King will lead this nation.
Section Two- The Prime Minister
The Prime Minister shall be the chief assistant and advisor to the King. He will assist the King in all matters and will make some decisions for the nation. His power comes directly from The King and from his veto. He may veto any law, which must then be reconsidered by Parliament. He may only veto each law 3 times. He is to be the Second In Command.
Section Three- The Ministries
The Minister's shall handle their namesake areas. They are to be appointed by both the King and Prime Minister.
Article 3- Judicial Sector
Section One- The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court shall consist of a Chief Justice appointed by the King. He or she may appoint Associate Justices. All cases brought before the Supreme Court will be voted on (guilty or not) by all Justices. The verdict will be handed to the King, who will sentence. All sentences may be called into question in the same way as a law.
Article 4- Amendments
Section One- Amending This Document
This document may be amended by any citizen in the same way they would call a law into question.
Section Two- First Amendment
All Government officials may be let go by either the Prime Minister or King. They may also be called into question in the same way as a law. The King and/or Prime Minister must agree to let the person in question go, in these cases.
Section Three- Second Amendment
Any citizen may call for a reformation of Government, in much the same way they would a law. The King will then either appoint a Prime Minister and other Ministers, or, hold an election for a Prime Minister and then appoint Ministers.
Section Four- Third Amendment
Clarification: This Nation will not be a Direct Democracy. However, due to our small size, we will give the citizens some power. Instead of voting, they have the power to call things into question. This will be very, very, rare. Most decisions made by Parliament, The Prime Minister, The King, etc. will hold.
Section Five- Fourth Amendment
The Official Name for a Questioning of A Government Decision (etc.) shall be Government Questions. These must be approve by the King before being presented. If denied, they may be submitted to the Prime Minister. If denied again, they will die.
Section Six- Fifth Amendment
When the population is low (determined by the King) the Prime Minister shall be appointed and the Government at Large will handle Ministries. When it is not too low, the Prime Minister shall be elected and Ministers appointed.
Section Seven- Sixth Amendment
The term of all Government Employees is indefinite. They will leave office only if the King reforms the government, or, if they are voted out by Parliament or People.
