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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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 17:15, 22 August 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
Section 1 - The Sovereign
There shall be a King as Head of State and Sovereign. The king will have absolute power. All power will be derived from the king to be distributed or withdrawn only by his own will. The king will be second only to God.
Section 2 - Rights of the King
The King has the power to appoint ministers and give them the power to carry out specific tasks. He may appoint members of both houses of Parliament. He may pass laws with or without the consent of Parliament. He may pass ex post-facto laws to protect the good of the people. He may veto any bill passed by Parliament. He may abdicate from the throne only at his own will. He has certain franchises and immunity to laws that regular citizens must abide.
Section 3 - Prime Minister
There shall be also in the executive branch, a Prime Minister. He shall be elected by the people and approved by the King. He will be given limited power by the King to carry out tasks specified by the king. He will be loyal only to the king, taking orders from no other. He may not use his power against the king in any way. He may also, with the king's approval, represent the region in the United Nations. He may appoint a cabinet and Deputy Prime Minister. He shall serve a term of one hundred days, no more, no less, and may be re-elected an unlimited amount of times.
Section 4 - Impeachment
The Prime Minister shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
Article II - Legislative Branch
Section 1 - Parliamentary Houses
The Legislative branch shall be known as Parliament. It shall consist of an upper house, the House of Lords, and a lower house, the House of Commons.
Section 2 - 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 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.
Section 3 - 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 until Parliament is dissovled by the king. When Parliament is dissolved, the king will appoint new members.
Section 4 - Power of the Houses
The House of Commons shall be responsible for suggest new bills to become laws. The House of Lords will have the power to approve or deny the bill. Parliament shall have no power over the king. The king can veto Parliaments decision and pass laws without their consent, however, parliament may suspend a bill from becoming a law for seven days, no more, no less. Parliament has the power to tax the people, excluding the clergy and nobility.
Article III - Judicial Branch
Section 1 - Judicial Powers
The judial 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.
Section 2 - Treason
Treason against New Britannian Empire, shall consist of, but is not limited to, levying war against them, 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.
Article IV - The People
Section 1 - Citizenship
To become a citizen of New Britannian Empire, one must reside in the empire for three weeks. Then, one must swear allegence to the king and to the empire.
Section 2 - 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.
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 prose ammendments to be voted on by Parliament, but the king may not prose or approve ammendments that limit his own power.
