Constitution of Kedalfax

The Constitution of the Federated States of Kedalfax was completed and put into effect on June 21, 1896. It is the statement that outlines the basics of the Kedalfaxian government.

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Preamble

In these lands of Kedalfax, it is believed that all humans are created equally. This document shall hereby create a government for these areas, with the primary purpose of governing the aforementioned persons as equals.

Article One: Rights of Citizens

• All human persons born within the boarders of the new nation of Kedalfax and its territories, shall hereby be citizens of equal rights, regardless of race, gender, or wealth.
• The government of this new nation shall grant citizenship to those persons whom it deems suitable for citizenship, and who have permanent residence in Kedalfax.
• Citizens shall be granted certain rights by the government, which shall not be removed by any law by the national, state, or local governments.
• The rights of citizens shall not be limited to those listed herewith, but rather be allowed to do any activity not specifically outlawed by this document or the national, state, or local governments.
• All Citizens shall have the following inalienable rights:
  • To have and express any thought through speech, writing, and art.
  • To form peaceful assemblies regardless of their purpose.
  • To petition the government for a redress of grievances.
  • To obtain weapons, provided that they are not acquired with malicious intent.
  • To refuse room and board to any person, military or otherwise, in peace and in war.
  • To refuse search and seizure of property and communications, unless a valid warrant, signed by a judge, and backed by testimony or evidence, is produced.
  • To be protected from self-incrimination for any crime.
  • To be represented by a lawyer in court, who shall be appointed by the court should the defendant be unable to afford the services.
  • Not to be held accountable for the same crime twice under the law.
  • To be given a fair, speedy, and public trial before an impartial jury of peers in the citizen's home district.
  • To be informed of the nature of the crime for which one is being arrested.
  • To call witnesses in favor of one's defence.
  • To be offered reasonable bail, and be protected from excessive fines.
  • To be protected from cruel or unusual punishment.
  • To be free from slavery or imprisonment by any person or entity excluding the local, state, and national governments.

Article Two: Legislative Powers

====Section One: The Houses of Legislation The Legislation of the government of Kedalfax shall be divided into two separate houses: the Senate and the Congress. The Senate shall consist of two representatives of each state, and one non-voting representative of each territory. The Congress shall consist of one representative for every five hundred thousand citizens from each state.

Section Two: Process of Legislation

For a proposed bill to be passed into law, it must follow the following process. First, a Congressman must introduce the bill to the Congress. Here, it will go before a vote, where it must gain more than half of the votes. Should the bill gain this, it will go before the Senate, where it must gain more than half of the votes. Should there be a tie, the Vice President of the nation shall cast the tie breaking vote. Should a bill pass all of these steps, it shall go to the President, who will have the option of either passing it into law, or vetoing it. Should he veto it, the senate will have the chance to override the veto by voting in favor of it by at least two thirds. Should it be passed, it shall become law.

Section Three: Impeachment

Should the Houses believe that an official of the government has violated Constitutional law, the houses may subject the person to an investigation. The investigation is to be performed and tried by the Senate. Persons found to be in violation of law are to be given punishment by the Senate, which may include removal from office.

Article Three: Judicial Powers

Should a lawsuit be filed against the government, especially one claiming the illegality of a passed state or national law, the Supreme Court shall be the arena for its trial. The Court will consist of nine justices, who shall preside over the court. The justices shall hear the arguments of both sides, and afterward make independent decisions on the outcome. Whichever outcome is favored by the majority of the justices shall be the outcome. Should a law be declared unconstitutional it shall be rendered null and void, and any persons taken prisoner under the law shall be released.

Article Four: Executive Powers

Any functions of the national government that are not handled by the Judicial and Legislative branches shall be handled by the Executive Branch. This branch shall consist of a President, his Vice President, and a Board of Advisers, appointed by the President with approval from the Congress. This branch shall be allowed to create offices, departments, and bureaus, which may institute voluntary regulations on companies and persons within the nation.

Article Five: Ammendments

Amendments may be added to this Constitution through a three fifths majority in the Congress and Senate, and Presidential approval. Should the President veto an amendment, the Senate may overturn with a four fifths vote in favor.