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| + | The [[New Britannian Empire]] is an absolute monarchy and claims not to have a constitution, but the closest thing to a constitution in the New Britannian Empire is the Articles of Codification. The Articles of Codification set up a frame for the government, strenghthens the monarchy, and prevents the prime minister and Parliament from becoming too powerful. It sets up a system of codified law. | ||
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== Article I - Executive Branch == | == Article I - Executive Branch == | ||
| − | === | + | === Clause I - The Sovereign === |
| − | + | As Head of State and Sovereign, there shall be a Monarch who will have absolute power. The Crown will act as the source of all power in the realm, and shall be distributed by the Crown at his own will. As such, the Crown can also withdraw all power at will, rendering all laws, legistlations and acts null and void. | |
| − | === | + | === Clause II - Rights of the King === |
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| − | + | The Sovereign has the power to appoint ministers and give them the power to carry out specific tasks. He also has the power to appoint members of both houses of parliament, regardless of the people's wishes. The Sovereign maintains the power to pass any laws with or without the support of Parliament, and may veto any Bill passed by Parliament. Under the structure of Absaloute Monarchy, the sovereign is the highest authority in the country, and therefore Parliament is forbidden to limit His power in any way, shape or form. The monarch has the power to abdicate at will, and has certain franchises and immunity to laws which other, common, citizens must abide by. | |
| − | + | === Clause III - Prime Minister === | |
| − | + | As well as the Monarchy in the executive branch, there shall be a Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is the head of the Party chosen by the people and approved by the King to lead Parliament. He will be given limited power by the King to carry out specified tasks. He will be loyal only to the king, taking orders from no other. He may not use any of his powers against the King in any way, but may repeal certain Acts and Laws with the support of parliament and the Approval of the King. He may also, with the Kings approval, represennt the New Britannian Empire in the United Nations. He is free, upon entering office, to appoint his own cabinet and Deputy Prime Minister, and is also free to re-shuffle when he pleases. However, if the King wishes to alter the cabinet/Deputy Prime Minister, or does not agree with the posts given out, the King can maintain his right to alter the cabinet and/or eputy Prime Minister as he pleases. Each Prime Minister may govern for a period of 100 days, no more, no less, and may be re-elected an unlimited number of times. | |
| − | The Prime Minister | + | === Clause IV - Impeachment === |
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| + | The Houses of Parliament and/or the King may remove the Prime Minister of Impeachment for, and convition of; Treason, bribery, insulting of the monarch, using his power for his own ends, attempting to unsurp the King's Authority or other high crimes and misdemeanors. | ||
== Article II - Legislative Branch == | == Article II - Legislative Branch == | ||
| − | === | + | === Clause I - Parliamentary Houses === |
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| − | + | The Legislative Branch shall be known as Parliament. There shall be an upper house, The House of Lords, and a Lower House, The House of Commons. | |
| − | + | === Clause II - Power of the Houses === | |
| − | + | The two Houses in Parliament will each have different roles and powers. The House of Commons shall be responsible for suggesting new bills to become laws. The House of Lords has this power too, but also has the power to approve or deny the Bill. Parliament shall have no power over the King, who can veto any Bill passed by Parliament, and maintains the right to pass laws without parliaments support. However, Parliament may suspend the Bill from becoming a law for seven days, no more, no less. Parliament also has the power to tax the people and levy them in times of war, excluding the clergy and the nobility. | |
| − | + | === Clause III - Term and Appointment of the Lords === | |
| − | + | Members of the House of Lords will be appointed by the king. Members must be citizens. Their term will last for their lifetime unless they are removed by the king, removed by a two thirds majority vote in the Lords or they resign. Upon their death, the position will be passed down to their heir. If there is no heir, a new member will be appointed. | |
| − | + | === Clause IV - Term and Appointment of the Commons === | |
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| + | Members of the House of Commons will be appointed by the king. Members must be citizens. Their term will last until Parliament is dissovled by the king. When Parliament is dissolved, the king will appoint new members. | ||
== Article III - Judicial Branch == | == Article III - Judicial Branch == | ||
| − | === | + | === Clause I - Judicial Powers === |
| − | The | + | The judicial power of [[New Britannian Empire]] shall be vested in the High Court. The High Court shall be presided over by the king, the prime minister, and an appointed High Magistrate. The High Court may convict with a two-thirds vote. Members of the public are permitted to give evidence in court, either for or against the defendant, but cannot pass any judgement on the case. |
| − | === | + | === Clause II - Treason === |
| − | Treason against New Britannian Empire, shall consist of, but is not limited to, levying war against | + | Treason against New Britannian Empire, shall consist of, but is not limited to, levying war against the Empire, plotting or acting against the monarchy, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. One can be convicted of treason upon the slightest evidence, but the convicted are still entitled to a fair trial. |
== Article IV - The People == | == Article IV - The People == | ||
| − | === | + | === Clause I - Citizenship === |
| − | + | In the New Brtitannian Empire there are three classes of citizen. they are as follows: | |
| + | New Britannian Subject - natural-born citizens, nations who move to the empire with a population of 5 million, or nations residing in the Empire before 1 June, 2007. | ||
| + | Colonists - citizens residing in colonies of the Empire | ||
| + | Non-citizen New Britannian Subjects - nations residing in the empire who are waiting for citizenship to be granted. | ||
| − | === | + | === Clause II - Acquisition of Citizenship === |
| − | The citizens of New Britannian Empire have the right to a fair trail by the High Court. They have the right to serve the region and Monarch in war and defence. They have the right to to assemble and petition. They have the freedom of self defence. They have the right to be secure in one's person, home, and documents. They have the right to information about conviction, sentence, imprisonment, and release of the accused. They have the right to refuse hospitality to soldiers in a time of peace. They have the freedom of religion. They have the privilage to remain silent and the privilage of free speech. | + | |
| + | To acquire for citizenship of the New Britannian Empire, a Applicant must do the following. | ||
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| + | * Apply to become a subject with the Minister of Immigration<br> | ||
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| + | * Applicant must be of "good character"<br> | ||
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| + | * Applicant must have intent to remain in the empire and serve the government or military<br> | ||
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| + | * Applicant must reside in the empire for 2 weeks before citizenship is granted OR reside in the empire for 1 week and register to join the Royal Army<br> | ||
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| + | * Applicant Must register at the Imperial court | ||
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| + | === Clause III - Loss of Citizenship === | ||
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| + | Loss of New Britannian citizenship may occur in the following manners: | ||
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| + | * Rununciation of nationality<br> | ||
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| + | * Acquisition of foreign citizenship (duel citizenship is not legal)<br> | ||
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| + | * Acquisition of a title from a known enemy of the empire<br> | ||
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| + | * Deprivation of citizenship by the government for illiegal activities or other reasons | ||
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| + | === Clause IV - Rights of the People === | ||
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| + | The citizens of New Britannian Empire have the right to a fair trail by the High Court. They have the right to serve the region and Monarch in war and defence. They have the right to to assemble and petition. They have the freedom of self defence. They have the right to be secure in one's person, home, and documents. They have the right to information about conviction, sentence, imprisonment, and release of the accused. They have the right to refuse hospitality to soldiers in a time of peace. They have the freedom of religion. They have the privilage to remain silent and the privilage of free speech, provided it doesnt infringe upon the rights of others. | ||
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| + | === Clause V - Responsibilities of the People === | ||
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| + | The citizens of New Britannian Empire have the responisibility to allow all citizens a fair trial. They have to responsibility to be vigilant for dangers which may threaten the Empire's security. They have the responsibility to keep petitions within the Laws of the Empire. They have the responsibility not to make others feel insecure in their person's, home or documents. They have the responsibility not to withold any information about conviction, sentence, imprisonment, and release of the accused. They have the responsibility to be hospitable to soldiers in times of war. They have the responsibility to not force others to talk, and they have the responsibility to not say offensive, vulgar speeches or to stir up revolution. | ||
== Article V - Ammendment Process == | == Article V - Ammendment Process == | ||
| − | Parliament, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose ammendments to these article of codification which shall be voted on by both houses. If it passes, it must be approved by the king. The king may also | + | Clause I - Parliament, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose ammendments to these article of codification which shall be voted on by both houses. If it passes, it must be approved by the king. The king may also propose ammendments to be voted on by Parliament. |
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| + | EDITED BY CAPTAIN HUDSON ON 1st SEPTEMBER 2007 | ||
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| + | [[Category:New Britannian Empire]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Constitutions]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:02, 3 September 2007
The New Britannian Empire is an absolute monarchy and claims not to have a constitution, but the closest thing to a constitution in the New Britannian Empire is the Articles of Codification. The Articles of Codification set up a frame for the government, strenghthens the monarchy, and prevents the prime minister and Parliament from becoming too powerful. It sets up a system of codified law.
Contents
Article I - Executive Branch
Clause I - The Sovereign
As Head of State and Sovereign, there shall be a Monarch who will have absolute power. The Crown will act as the source of all power in the realm, and shall be distributed by the Crown at his own will. As such, the Crown can also withdraw all power at will, rendering all laws, legistlations and acts null and void.
Clause II - Rights of the King
The Sovereign has the power to appoint ministers and give them the power to carry out specific tasks. He also has the power to appoint members of both houses of parliament, regardless of the people's wishes. The Sovereign maintains the power to pass any laws with or without the support of Parliament, and may veto any Bill passed by Parliament. Under the structure of Absaloute Monarchy, the sovereign is the highest authority in the country, and therefore Parliament is forbidden to limit His power in any way, shape or form. The monarch has the power to abdicate at will, and has certain franchises and immunity to laws which other, common, citizens must abide by.
Clause III - Prime Minister
As well as the Monarchy in the executive branch, there shall be a Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is the head of the Party chosen by the people and approved by the King to lead Parliament. He will be given limited power by the King to carry out specified tasks. He will be loyal only to the king, taking orders from no other. He may not use any of his powers against the King in any way, but may repeal certain Acts and Laws with the support of parliament and the Approval of the King. He may also, with the Kings approval, represennt the New Britannian Empire in the United Nations. He is free, upon entering office, to appoint his own cabinet and Deputy Prime Minister, and is also free to re-shuffle when he pleases. However, if the King wishes to alter the cabinet/Deputy Prime Minister, or does not agree with the posts given out, the King can maintain his right to alter the cabinet and/or eputy Prime Minister as he pleases. Each Prime Minister may govern for a period of 100 days, no more, no less, and may be re-elected an unlimited number of times.
Clause IV - Impeachment
The Houses of Parliament and/or the King may remove the Prime Minister of Impeachment for, and convition of; Treason, bribery, insulting of the monarch, using his power for his own ends, attempting to unsurp the King's Authority or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
Article II - Legislative Branch
Clause I - Parliamentary Houses
The Legislative Branch shall be known as Parliament. There shall be an upper house, The House of Lords, and a Lower House, The House of Commons.
Clause II - Power of the Houses
The two Houses in Parliament will each have different roles and powers. The House of Commons shall be responsible for suggesting new bills to become laws. The House of Lords has this power too, but also has the power to approve or deny the Bill. Parliament shall have no power over the King, who can veto any Bill passed by Parliament, and maintains the right to pass laws without parliaments support. However, Parliament may suspend the Bill from becoming a law for seven days, no more, no less. Parliament also has the power to tax the people and levy them in times of war, excluding the clergy and the nobility.
Clause III - Term and Appointment of the Lords
Members of the House of Lords will be appointed by the king. Members must be citizens. Their term will last for their lifetime unless they are removed by the king, removed by a two thirds majority vote in the Lords or they resign. Upon their death, the position will be passed down to their heir. If there is no heir, a new member will be appointed.
Clause IV - Term and Appointment of the Commons
Members of the House of Commons will be appointed by the king. Members must be citizens. Their term will last until Parliament is dissovled by the king. When Parliament is dissolved, the king will appoint new members.
Article III - Judicial Branch
Clause I - Judicial Powers
The judicial power of New Britannian Empire shall be vested in the High Court. The High Court shall be presided over by the king, the prime minister, and an appointed High Magistrate. The High Court may convict with a two-thirds vote. Members of the public are permitted to give evidence in court, either for or against the defendant, but cannot pass any judgement on the case.
Clause II - Treason
Treason against New Britannian Empire, shall consist of, but is not limited to, levying war against the Empire, plotting or acting against the monarchy, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. One can be convicted of treason upon the slightest evidence, but the convicted are still entitled to a fair trial.
Article IV - The People
Clause I - Citizenship
In the New Brtitannian Empire there are three classes of citizen. they are as follows: New Britannian Subject - natural-born citizens, nations who move to the empire with a population of 5 million, or nations residing in the Empire before 1 June, 2007. Colonists - citizens residing in colonies of the Empire Non-citizen New Britannian Subjects - nations residing in the empire who are waiting for citizenship to be granted.
Clause II - Acquisition of Citizenship
To acquire for citizenship of the New Britannian Empire, a Applicant must do the following.
- Apply to become a subject with the Minister of Immigration
- Applicant must be of "good character"
- Applicant must have intent to remain in the empire and serve the government or military
- Applicant must reside in the empire for 2 weeks before citizenship is granted OR reside in the empire for 1 week and register to join the Royal Army
- Applicant Must register at the Imperial court
Clause III - Loss of Citizenship
Loss of New Britannian citizenship may occur in the following manners:
- Rununciation of nationality
- Acquisition of foreign citizenship (duel citizenship is not legal)
- Acquisition of a title from a known enemy of the empire
- Deprivation of citizenship by the government for illiegal activities or other reasons
Clause IV - Rights of the People
The citizens of New Britannian Empire have the right to a fair trail by the High Court. They have the right to serve the region and Monarch in war and defence. They have the right to to assemble and petition. They have the freedom of self defence. They have the right to be secure in one's person, home, and documents. They have the right to information about conviction, sentence, imprisonment, and release of the accused. They have the right to refuse hospitality to soldiers in a time of peace. They have the freedom of religion. They have the privilage to remain silent and the privilage of free speech, provided it doesnt infringe upon the rights of others.
Clause V - Responsibilities of the People
The citizens of New Britannian Empire have the responisibility to allow all citizens a fair trial. They have to responsibility to be vigilant for dangers which may threaten the Empire's security. They have the responsibility to keep petitions within the Laws of the Empire. They have the responsibility not to make others feel insecure in their person's, home or documents. They have the responsibility not to withold any information about conviction, sentence, imprisonment, and release of the accused. They have the responsibility to be hospitable to soldiers in times of war. They have the responsibility to not force others to talk, and they have the responsibility to not say offensive, vulgar speeches or to stir up revolution.
Article V - Ammendment Process
Clause I - Parliament, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose ammendments to these article of codification which shall be voted on by both houses. If it passes, it must be approved by the king. The king may also propose ammendments to be voted on by Parliament.
EDITED BY CAPTAIN HUDSON ON 1st SEPTEMBER 2007
