Norwood

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Norwood
Regional forum Forum
Official language English
King Lucius Magnus Rex
Governor General JayBagz
UN Delegate Future Saints
Government
Prime Minister
 • Deputy Prime Minister
 • Minister of Foreign Affairs
 • Minister of the Interior
 • Minister of Cultural Affairs

GovernorGoldfarb
Senator TC
Aetheronian Republics
Pineapleboy
Losna
Founded 30th of September, 2006
Population
 • As of 27/04/2007

113
Pollitical Parties
 • As of 27/04/2007

Concervative Alliance Liberal Democratic Party

Capitalist Party Republican Party

Norwood is a colony of the Land of Kings and Emperors. Founded on the thirtieth of September 2006, it is the largest colony in the Land of Kings and Emperors Empire. Recent restrictions of immigration rights of citizens of Norwood by the Motherland has sparked a large independence movement and armed resistance organisations. The current ruling party is the Conservative Alliance.

History

Norwood was founded by LKE Colonial Minister- Jaybagz- on the 30th of September 2006. It grew to one hundred nations in only 14 days making it the largest colony of the LKE. This began the Foundation Era. During this time notable Norwoodians emerged such as SenatorTC, GovernorGoldfarb, Kazaman and Lord Alphanaesia. SenatorTC and the Conservative Alliance won the first election against the Left Libertarians on October 9th and became the first Prime Minister of Norwood. This first term was notable for the sustained growth of Norwood and it surpassing the LKE in population.

Constitution of Norwood

Article 1: LKE Dominion

1. States that Norwood is a region that is controlled in foreign and military affairs by the LKE Crown. 2. States that the allleigance is to the LKE Crown not to the LKE Parliament. 3. States that the Governor-General is the LKE Crown Representative. 4. States there is a local government. 5. States that Local and LKE parties can set up shop. 6. States the Admin privelages go to the Governor General and however else he sees fit.

Article 2: Role of the King

1. The King is Head of State of Norwood. 2. The King is the Emperor of LKE. 3. The King is Commander in Chief of the Norwood Armed Forces. 4. The King alone has the right to declare war, make peace and treaties.

Article 3: Role of the Governor-General

1. The Governor-General is JayBagz. 2. The Governor-General is Crown Representative of the King. 3. The Governor-General may dismiss the parliament ass he sees fit . 4. The Governor-General may veto any local law. 5. The Governor-General may automatically create a law without it going through the house of Norwood. 6. GG can put enter laws into the House of Norwood. 7. GG can dissolve parliament at if they see fit

Article 4: Role of the House of Norwood

1. There are three seats to start with until we gain 30 nations and then there will be 10 and after we grow to 50 seats we will have 13 seats in the House of Norwood. 2. Candidates will be voted on by the citizens of Norwood. Voting will then be counted and seats will be given accordingly. They are then known as MPS 3. Any MP can propose a bill and then there needs to be a majority of votes for it to pass. 4. If they pass it the Governor-General may veto the vote if he wishes.

Article 5: Justice System

1. The Majority of criminal cases and all civil cases are heard by the Governor-General. 2. Those on trial for treason are to be tried by the LKE Lord Chancellor. 3. It is contempt to disobey a judges's order in court. 4. The Governor-General and the King are immune from criminal prosecution. 5. All citizens have a right to a fair trial. A fair trial includes an impartial judge, clear charges against the accused in law, a defence counsel and the right to call witnesses and produce evidence. They should also have a right of appeal. convict unless the offence is one of strict liability requires the prosecutor to prove mens rea and actus reus.

Article 6: Government

1. The party that wins the elections is asked to form a Government. 2. The government should contain A Prime Minister, An Interior Minister and A Minister of Propaganda. These positions are the Cabinet. 3. Prime Minister - The Prime Minister is Norwood Head of Government. The PM may dismiss and appoint any cabinet member. His/Her decision may overrule that of any cabinet member and set Norwood Government policy. The PM has the right to act as Chief Adviser to the Governor-General. 4. The Interior Minister is responsible for citizenship, and forum moderation. Has the right to give formal advice on the matters of granting and canceling of citizenship to the Governor-General. He/She should keep a formal register of all LKE Citizens. He/She is to have forum moderator powers in order to edit out confidential information. 5. The Minister of Propaganda is in charge of recruiting. It Is his/her job to write telegrams and recruit new people into the region. He/she should also keep a copy of the latest version of the recruitment ad in the forums for public in case they want to help in recruiting.

Article 6: Regulations

1. The LKE Prime Minister may announce regulations on foreign and military affairs. The King holds a veto. 2. The LKE Foreign Minister may announce regulations on foreign affairs. The King and LKE Prime Minister both have a veto. 3. The LKE Minister of War may announce regulations on military affairs. The Kingand LKE Prime Minister have a veto. 4. The LKE Chief of General Staff may announce regulations on military affairs. The King and the LKE Prime Minister have veto. 5. Regulations are not law just administrative orders. 6. The Governor-General may make regulations on Justice and Constitutional Affairs. No one has a veto. 7. Regulations may not breach law, treaties or the constitution.

Article 7: Ammendments

To ammend any part of this constitution it would require approval from the LKE Emperor, the Governor-General and the PM

If something is not covered in here then look to the LKE constitution

See also