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CACE

The Coalition of Anti-Capitalist Economies is an economic alliance of non-capitalist nations who engage in needs based trade within the Coalition. The CACE's headquarters are located in Celdonia on the continent of Aperin. CACE maintains an off-site forum located here.

The CACE Charter:

I. Preamble

It is the duty of all people to stand against injustice, oppression and inequality wherever it may occur. It is the duty of the government, which serves those people, to carry out that struggle internationally; an injustice to one is an injustice to all. Capitalism, and the regimes that prop it up, is a system based upon human exploitation, dehumanization and the social and economic disadvantage of the vast majority of the world in order to preserve the affluent and luxurious lifestyles of the capital owners.

We, the undersigned, have made a commitment to our people to create a socially and economically just society without our own nations. However, as we enter the international community, we cannot turn our backs on those people who still live under vastly unequal and unjust regimes. Our commitment to our own people requires a commitment to all people, and basic tenets of humanity do not respect national borders, political affiliations or claims of sovereignty. It is the duty of all nations, as servants of their people, to enact justice wherever they may.

Therefore we form the Coalition of Anti Capitalist Economies, to work to ensure basic standards of living for all people around the world. We bind ourselves together to aid each other in preserving the liberty and equality of our people, as well as aiding those citizens of other countries in their quest for dignity and humanity in their lives. Men make their own history, though not in conditions of their choosing, and we choose to stand now, in the name of all mankind.

II. Eligibility

A. All nations in the CACE must be members of the UN. B. All nations in the CACE must have a Civil Rights record of Good or better upon entry; nations that dip below this level will continue as members of the CACE on probation, pending improvement of their Civil Rights record (ooc: it’s hard, sometimes, to get the issues you need) C. All nations in the CACE must make private enterprise illegal; this must be stated in your nations UN report D. All nations in the CACE must agree to the terms of the International Fair Trade Agreement.

III. The CACE Body

A. The CACE will not form a governing body per se, but will make decisions based on consensus. Decisions of the CACE are not binding; the CACE will function as a forum for nations to find support for their political endeavors. B. The CACE body will debate, primarily, issues of international politics. The purpose of these discussions will be to create strong alliances against oppression of any kind, capitalist or otherwise.

    1.     The CACE body will have the authority to expel nations whose internal politics violate the founding principles of the CACE, namely humanity and the sanctity of life. In such cases, a super majority (66%) will be required.
    2.     As most decisions of the CACE body are voluntary, it will be left to the individual consciences of member nations when to impose sanctions upon other member nations for their internal or international actions.
    3.     A member nation of the CACE may not take military action against another member nation without a super majority of the CACE body approving such action. Military action against other member nations without approval results in immediate expulsion from the CACE.
    4.     Member nations may go to war against non-CACE nations without bringing the issue to the CACE.

C. As long as member nations remain in good standing, they will enjoy the full benefits and protections of the CACE, regardless of their participation in the body.

IV. Coalition Judicial Authority

A. The Coalition Judicial Authority (CJA) will consist of nine justices.

   1.      The justices will be nominated and confirmed by the CACE Body.  A super majority (66%) will be required to confirm a nominee.
   2.      Elections for the CJA will be held every two (RL) months.
         a.      Justices currently serving on the CJA will continue their position until the elections are completed.
         b.      Justices may always be renominated.

B. Cases will be heard by three justices, decided by rotation.

   1.      Each rotation will be one (RL) week.
   2.      Justices will rotate out one at a time, sequentially.
   3.      Justices that cannot serve any given week must give notice and will be moved one week down in the rotation.
   4.      The justices serving on rotation will decide whether to hear a case.
         a.      Two votes for hearing the case are required to bring the case before the CJA. 
         b.      If all three justices on rotation vote against hearing a case it is dismissed with prejudice.
         c.     Justices with a vested or personal interest in one of the litigants are required to recuse themselves from a case.
         d.     Unless all other justices are unavailable or have recused themselves from the case, all rotation justices must be from differant countries.

C. Cases may be appealed to the CJA.

   1.      Either side of a case may appeal the decisions to the CJA.
   2.      A simple majority of all justices on the CJA is required to hear the appeal.
         a.      If the CJA does not vote to hear the appeal the ruling of the rotation justices is affirmed with prejudice.
   3.      Appeals will go before an en banc hearing of the CJA.
   4.      An en banc hearing of the CJA is the court of last resort and cannot be appealed.

D. The CJA is empowered to apply penalties to litigants.

   1.      Nations bringing their case to the CJA agree to accept its ruling.
         a.      The penalty for failure to comply with a CJA ruling is expulsion from the CACE.
   2.      The CJA shall decide what penalties are appropriate.
   3.      Penalties may be appealed to an en banc hearing of the CJA.
   4.      The CJA may apply penalties to the plaintiff if they find the case brought was brought for maliciously, without merit, for political gain.
         a.      Three rotation justices must agree on penalties against plaintiffs.
         b.      Seven en banc justices must agree on penalties against plaintiffs.

E. The CJA shall have jurisdiction over matters of law concerning the CACE charter, disputes between CACE members, disputes involving treaties signed by CACE members, and all disputes involving CACE members where both sides have agreed to take their case to the CJA.

   1.     Plaintiffs must meet the following burden of proof to bring a case before the CJA.
         a.     Plaintiffs must show reasonable standing to hold the defendant responsible.
         b.     Plaintiffs must show the events in question did in fact occur.
         c.     Plaintiffs must show standing to bring the case before the CJA.
         d.     Plaintiffs must show at least a rational basis to claim a section of international law was violated

V. Defense

A. The CACE will function as a mutual defense pact; if a member nation is attacked, other CACE members are required to aid in their defense. Should it be determined by a simply majority of the CACE body that the member nation is in fact the aggressor, either by provocation or secret attack, CACE members are not required to defend the attacked nation, though they are not prevented from doing so. B. CACE nations will not develop nuclear arsenals. Those with nuclear weapons created before membership in the CACE agree not to increase the size of their aresenals and are highly encouraged to disarm as soon as possible. C. CACE nations will not develop chemical/biological weapons of any kind. Those with chemical/biological weapons will begin the process of destroying these arsenals immediately upon joining the CACE, with complete elimination of said weapons to be completed within four years of membership. D. CACE nations will not develop radiological weapons of any kind. Those with radiological weapons will begin the process of destroying these arsenals immediately upon joining the CACE, with complete elimination of said weapons to be completed within four years of membership.

VI. Intervention

A. The CACE recognizes the duty to act to improve the living conditions of human beings across the world. The CACE recognizes a standing endorsement for actions that increase the standard of living/Civil Rights of people in other nations, regardless of affiliation.

VII. Economics

A. The CACE will form an extended autarchy.

    1.     CACE members may not trade with capitalist nations without permission of the CACE body by simple majority.
    2.     CACE members should, to remain true to the treaty, seek goods from fellow member states before seeking goods from non-CACE nations, even non-capitalist nations

3. Trade will not be conducted on monetary grounds. CACE members will form industrial partnerships, where each nation provides for other what is needed in exchange for what they need.

CACESA

The Coalition of Anti-Capitalist Economies Space Agency is an organisation comprising a number of CACE members to share research and undertake joint projects in the area of space exploration.

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