Articles of Codification

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.

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

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, and levy them in times of war, 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, but the convicted are still entitled to a fair trial.

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.