Post by PaleoAmerica on Oct 10, 2018 0:23:19 GMT -5
Constitution of the Imperium Magnum
Preamble
We the nations of the Imperial Magnum, under guidance from our magnificent Emperor, establish a perpetual union to provide for the common defense, promote our general welfare, and to secure our prosperity, gracefully establish this constitution of the Imperium Magnum.
Charter of Rights
1. No nation may be banjected simply because of it's national religion, or promotion of a political idea, except if said ideology directly calls for the overthrow of the Imperium; Neither can any legislature or court established under this constitution enforce a particular religion or political belief on a fellow nation.
2. Citizens in good standing shall have the right to run for elected political offices regardless of ideology.
3. All citizens suspected of a crime shall have the right to a fair trial. Pretrial banjections of treason suspects may be utilized in cases of extreme emergency, however such action may be appealed in the Imperial Supreme Court.
4. No citizen may be deprived of citizenship without a special hearing in the Imperial Supreme Court
Imperial government
The Executive Branch
The executive branch of the Imperium Magnum shall be led by the Emperor, with assistance from his or her appointed successor. The Emperor shall have the power to declare war or peace, negotiate treaties with other nations or regions, pass imperial decrees with the force of law, exercise regional officer powers, pardon criminal suspects, appoint additional Senators, and shall have absolute power over the Imperial Armed Forces. The Emperor may impose taxes, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
The Emperor's named successor shall have the authority to pass imperial decrees subject to review by the Emperor, exercise Regional Officer powers, and make official announcements. Other executive offices may be created by the Emperor.
Emperor: Founds imperium, Prevents invasions, Approves laws, Promotes and dismisses officers, Acts as Tie Breaker,
Grand Successor: (appointed) Creates and runs Army, Creates Embassies, protects imperium, creates polls, creates alliances,
Ambassador: (elected) Creates Embassies, Creates alliances, creates allies,
Tax regulator: (appointed) Creates and regulates taxes
Grand Successor: (appointed) Creates and runs Army, Creates Embassies, protects imperium, creates polls, creates alliances,
Ambassador: (elected) Creates Embassies, Creates alliances, creates allies,
Tax regulator: (appointed) Creates and regulates taxes
The Legislative Branch
The legislature shall be composed of a unicameral Senate with each populated Provence of the Imperial being entitled to elect one senator to represent them in the senate. Bigger or more important regions may be granted additional representation. The senate shall be the official law making body of the Imperium, and it shall have the power to pass laws, advise the Emperor, impeach officials, and grant Imperial titles. All decisions shall be come to by a majority vote.
The Senate shall be presided over by the chancellor, and all meetings shall take place on the offsite forum.
Chancellor: (elected) leads senate, and creates polls.
The Judicial Branch
Non-Citizens may be banjected by any Regional Officer without trial. Citizens accused of an offense, other than treason shall be tried in the Superior court. The Superior court shall be presided over by a single judge, with the judge deciding guilt or innocence of the defendant, and imposing the punishment deemed necessary. The defendant may appeal a ruling to the Court of Appeals. The court of Appeals shall be presided over by a minimum of two judges who come to a ruling based on consensus. The court of appeals shall have the power to vacate convictions or reduce sentences.
The Supreme Court shall be the only court to try suspected traitors. The court shall be presided over by a panel of three judges who come to a ruling based on a majority vote. The court can also strike down laws deemed unconstitutional.
Offsite Forums
The Emperor, and other senior government officials whom the Emperor trusts, shall have the authority to regulate conduct on the Imperial Foums by adding and amending rules. Rights granted and responsibilitys imposed under this constitution also apply to the forums. Forum Rules can be found here.
Imperial Military Ranks
General: (appointed) Leads army, 1st to be endorsed during a campaign,
Major: (appointed) Second to be endorsed during a campaign,
Sargent: (appointed) Third to be endorsed