Lazy
Deputy Speaker of the Parliament
Deputy Speaker of Parliament
Member of Parliament
Department of State
LazyGraepe
Deputy Speaker of Parliament
5th Amendment
A
Bill
To
Amend the Constitution
The Parliament of Stratham enacts:
Section 1. Short Title
(1) This Act is the 5th Amendment.
Section 2. Commencement
(1) All provisions shall come into effect upon signage of this bill.
Section 3. Reasoning
(1) To adjust and add to the responsibilities of the Departments.
(2) To remove the Circuit Court.
(3) To adjust the responsibilities and powers of the Goverment.
(4) To revise the constitution.
Section 4. Title Amendments
(1) Amend Preamble: Power of the Constitution from
"We the citizens of the Republic of Stratham, in our aim to form a nation bound on justice and integrity, do hereby establish this constitution. To ensure the natural tranquility of our people's security, welfare and Liberty’s within law or governance, do henceforth establish this Constitution for the Republic of Stratham."
To
"We, the citizens of the Republic of Stratham, in our aim to form a nation bound on justice and integrity and to ensure the natural tranquility of our people's security, welfare and liberty within law and governance, do henceforth establish this Constitution for the Republic of Stratham."
Section 5. Article 1 Amendments
(1) Amend Section 1.2 Powers of the Prime Minister from
1.2(b) Issue orders directing authority of the Executive Branch
1.2(c) Issue pardons to individuals for criminal acts excluding impeachment, election fraud, treason, corruption, or any other crime against the state.
1.2(d) Give assent or veto to any legislation passed by the Parliament. If the Prime Minister fails to give assent or veto to legislation within 7 days after the bill was recieved from the Speaker, the bill will automatically be signed into law.
1.2(e) The Prime Minister may delegate their specific powers to the Deputy Prime Minister without being relieved of their powers.
1.2(f) May hold a single cabinet position in an official capacity.
1.2(g) May appoint Judicial Officers, Ministers, and other Executive Officers with the consent of Parliament unless otherwise provided by law.
1.2(h) May dismiss Ministers, the Attorney General, and all executive officers.
1.2(i) May propose legislation to the Parliament but shall not have the right to vote.
1.2(j) May sign treaties with foreign territories and nations provided the majority of the Parliament is in concurrence."
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1.2(b) Issue executive orders directing authority of the Executive Branch
1.2(c) Issue pardons to individuals for criminal acts excluding impeachment, election fraud, treason, corruption, or any other crime against the state.
1.2(d) Give assent or veto to any legislation passed by the Parliament. If the Prime Minister fails to give assent or veto to legislation within 7 days after the bill was received from the Speaker, the bill will automatically be signed into law.
1.2(e) The Prime Minister may delegate their specific powers to the Deputy Prime Minister without being relieved of their powers.
1.2(f) May hold a single cabinet position in an official capacity.
1.2(g) May appoint Judicial Officers, Ministers, and other Executive Officers with the consent of Parliament unless otherwise provided by law.
1.2(h) May dismiss Ministers, the Attorney General, and all executive officers.
1.2(i) May propose legislation to the Parliament, but shall not have the right to vote.
1.2(j) May sign treaties with foreign territories and nations provided the majority of the Parliament is in concurrence.
1.2(k) May issue a State of Emergency."
(2) Amend Section 1.4 The Cabinet of Stratham from
1.4(b) Ministers have the authority to create, amend, and repeal Departmental policy. They shall have the power to appoint and dismiss employees of their Departments. They may create, amend, and remove positions within their department.
1.4(c) The Departments and their responsibilities are as follows;
1.4(d) Department of State (DoS);
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1.4(b) Ministers have the authority to create, amend, and repeal Departmental policy. They shall have the power to appoint and dismiss employees of their Departments. They may create, amend, and remove positions within their department.
1.4(c) The Departments and their responsibilities are as follows;
1.4(d) Department of State (DoS);
(3) Amend Section 1.7 Acting Minister from
1.7(b) If a person serves as an Acting Minister of any Executive Department for more than 14 days within a month, they must receive a majority approval from the Parliament.
1.7(c) A person may only hold an Acting Minister position of a single Executive Department at a time.
1.7(d) Acting Ministers shall hold all powers of an official Minister.
1.7(e) The Prime Minister may hold a single Acting Ministerial position while simultaneously holding an official Ministerial position.
1.7(f) Ministers may appoint a Deputy Minister of their department who may assume duties should the Minister be unavailable.
1.7(g) Deputy Ministers may not serve as a Member of Parliament, Minister, Attorney General, Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, or Judicial Officer simultaneously."
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1.7(b) If a person serves as an Acting Minister of any Executive Department for more than 14 days within a month, they must receive a majority approval from the Parliament.
1.7(c) A person may only hold an Acting Minister position of a single Executive Department at a time.
1.7(d) Acting Ministers shall hold all powers of an official Minister.
1.7(e) The Prime Minister may hold a single Acting Ministerial position while simultaneously holding an official Ministerial position.
1.7(f) Ministers may appoint a Deputy Minister of their department who may assume duties should the Minister be unavailable, and may delegate their specific powers to the Deputy Minister without being relieved of their powers.
1.7(g) Deputy Ministers may not serve as a Member of Parliament, Attorney General or Judicial Officer simultaneously."
Section 6. Article 2 Amendments
(1) Amend Section 2.2 Powers of the Parliament from
2.2(b) The Parliament can create, amend, or remove bills.
2.2(c) The Parliament shall have the sole power of impeachment through a supermajority vote against a Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Executive Officer, or Judicial Officer.
2.2(d) The Parliament can confirm or reject nominations from the Prime Minister.
2.2(e) The Parliament can override an Executive Order by a supermajority vote.
2.2(f) The Parliament shall have the sole authority to levy taxes upon the people of Stratham.
2.2(g) The Parliament shall not engage in any legislative business without a quorum of at least a majority of members.
2.2(h) The Parliament can appropriate, approve, or deny government funds for use by the Executive Government.
2.2(i) The Parliament can override a Prime Ministerial Veto through a supermajority vote for normal legislation.
2.2(j) The Parliament can override a Prime Ministerial vote on constitutional amendments through a unanimous vote.
2.2(k) The Parliament can not create or remove cities.
2.2(l) The Parliament can not give themselves power or take away power from another branch of government.
2.2(m) The Parliament shall adopt standing orders for itself to provide governance for the legislature."
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2.2(b) The Parliament can create, amend, or remove bills.
2.2(c) The Parliament shall have the sole power of impeachment through a supermajority vote against a Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Executive Officer, or Judicial Officer.
2.2(d) The Parliament can confirm or reject nominations from the Prime Minister by a majority vote.
2.2(e) The Parliament can override an Executive Order by a supermajority vote.
2.2(f) The Parliament shall have the sole authority to levy taxes upon the people of Stratham by a majority vote.
2.2(g) The Parliament shall not engage in any legislative business without a quorum of at least a majority of members.
2.2(h) The Parliament can appropriate, approve, or deny government funds for use by the Executive Government.
2.2(i) The Parliament can override a Prime Ministerial Veto through a supermajority vote for normal legislation.
2.2(j) The Parliament can override a Prime Ministerial Veto on constitutional amendments through a unanimous vote.
2.2(k) The Parliament can not create or remove cities.
2.2(l) The Parliament can not give themselves power or take away power from another branch of government.
2.2(m) The Parliament shall adopt standing orders for itself to provide governance for the legislature."
(2) Amend Section 2.3 The Speaker from
2.3(b) The Speaker of Parliament shall be responsible for informing the Prime Minister of legislation that has passed the Parliament. The Speaker of Parliament shall be responsible for informing the public of passed laws and updating the Rules & Laws thread as well as the Constitution.
2.3(c) The Speaker of Parliament has the discretion to issue warning points to Members of Parliament for unparliamentary conduct or failing to fulfill their constitutional obligations.
2.3(d) If the Speaker of Parliament vacates their office, Parliament must elect a new Speaker of Parliament before any other Parliamentary business can proceed. The Department of State shall conduct an election for the Speaker of Parliament.
2.3(e) Any MP may submit a motion of no confidence against the Speaker of Parliament. Should the motion reach supermajority approval, the office of the Speaker will be vacated.
2.3(f) The Speaker may appoint a Deputy Speaker with the approval of Parliament to assist in any duties deemed necessary"
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2.3(b) The Speaker of Parliament shall be responsible for informing the Prime Minister of legislation that has passed the Parliament. The Speaker of Parliament shall be responsible for informing the public of passed laws and updating the Rules & Laws thread as well as the Constitution.
2.3(c) The Speaker of Parliament has the discretion to issue warning points to Members of Parliament for unparliamentary conduct or failing to fulfill their constitutional obligations.
2.3(d) If the Speaker of Parliament vacates their office, Parliament must elect a new Speaker of Parliament before any other Parliamentary business can proceed. The Department of State shall conduct an election for the Speaker of Parliament.
2.3(e) Any MP may submit a motion of no confidence against the Speaker of Parliament. Should the motion reach supermajority approval, the office of the Speaker will be vacated.
2.3(f) The Speaker may appoint a Deputy Speaker with the approval of Parliament to assist in any duties deemed necessary and may delegate their specific powers to the Deputy Speaker without being relieved of their powers."
Section 7. Article 3 Amendments
(1) Amend Article 3. The Judiciary from
3.1(a) All Judicial power shall be vested in a Supreme Court and Circuit Court.
3.1(b) The Judiciary is empowered to interpret the laws passed by the Parliament. Civil cases are when two private parties hold a dispute. Criminal cases are when the government and a private party have a dispute. Appeals are when one party of a case disputes the decision of the court to a higher court.
3.1(c) The Supreme Court is the highest court of the land.
3.1(d) The Judicial power shall extend to all cases under the laws of Stratham between citizens, government institutions, and all other parties.
3.2(c) Judicial Officers serve for life tenure and may be removed by the Parliament through a supermajority vote.
3.3(b) The Court shall be composed of 2 Associate Justices and a Chief Justice making a total of three members.
3.3(c)The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over all constitutional cases, disputes between government institutions, and cases where an Executive Officer, Judicial Officer, or Member of Parliament is to be removed. The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction over all cases.
3.3(d) The Supreme Court shall rule collectively by majority, when the Supreme Court opinion does not make a majority, the Chief Justice’s opinion shall prevail as the court’s opinion.
3.3(e) The Supreme Court shall have the power of Judicial Review in which the use of such power shall require a majority. The power of Judicial Review can strike any government decision deemed unconstitutional or unlawful.
3.3(f) Supreme Court Justices may act as Judges on inferior courts when deemed necessary.
3.3(g) The Supreme Court shall have the power to determine where a case is heard if the question of which court has the jurisdiction is unclear.
3.3(h) The Supreme Court can wield the power of lower courts.
3.3(i) The Supreme Court can issue orders that are Sua Sponte.
3.3(j) The Supreme Court is the court of disputed returns.
3.3(k) When the Supreme Court hears a case that an Executive Officer, Judicial Officer, Member of Parliament, or Speaker of Parliament is to be removed, they may not deliberate if there is a vacancy on the court. Nor can the court remove a person from those positions without unanimous agreement.
3.4(a) The Circuit Court shall consist of three Judges.
3.4(b) The Circuit Court shall have the original jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases which have a value of less than 5,000 krunas.
3.4(c) The Circuit Court shall have the authority to issue warrants to the government.
3.5(a) The Chief Justice is the chair of the Judiciary, responsible for maintaining and operating the functions of the Judiciary.
3.5(b) The Chief Justice shall sit as the presiding officer in the impeachment trial of the Prime Minister.
3.5(c) When the Office of the Chief Justice is vacant, the most senior Justice determined by length of tenure shall assume the Office of the Chief Justice in an acting capacity, until such a time that the position is filled with a permanent Chief Justice."
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3.1(b) The Judiciary is empowered to interpret the laws passed by the Parliament. Civil cases are when two private parties hold a dispute. Criminal cases are when the government and a private party have a dispute. Appeals are when one party of a case disputes the decision of the court to a higher court.
3.1(c) The Supreme Court is the highest court of the land.
3.1(d) The Judicial power shall extend to all cases under the laws of Stratham between citizens, government institutions, and all other parties.
3.2(c) Judicial Officers serve for life tenure and may be removed by the Parliament through a supermajority vote.
3.3(b) The Court shall be composed of 2 Associate Justices and a Chief Justice making a total of three members.
3.3(c) The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over all Civil cases, Criminal cases, constitutional cases, disputes between government institutions, and cases where an Executive Officer, Judicial Officer, or Member of Parliament is to be removed. The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction over all cases.
3.3(d) The Supreme Court shall rule collectively by majority, when the Supreme Court opinion does not make a majority, the Chief Justice’s opinion shall prevail as the court’s opinion.
3.3(e) The Supreme Court shall have the power of Judicial Review in which the use of such power shall require a majority. The power of Judicial Review can strike any government decision deemed unconstitutional or unlawful.
3.3(f) Supreme Court Justices may act as Judges on inferior courts when deemed necessary.
3.3(g) The Supreme Court shall have the power to determine where a case is heard if the question of which court has the jurisdiction is unclear.
3.3(h) The Supreme Court can wield the power of lower courts.
3.3(i) The Supreme Court can issue orders that are Sua Sponte.
3.3(j) The Supreme Court is the court of disputed returns.
3.3(k) When the Supreme Court hears a case that an Executive Officer, Judicial Officer, Member of Parliament, or Speaker of Parliament is to be removed, they may not deliberate if there is a vacancy on the court. Nor can the court remove a person from those positions without unanimous agreement.
3.3(l) The Supreme Court shall have the authority to issue warrants to the government.
3.5(b) The Chief Justice shall sit as the presiding officer in the impeachment trial of the Prime Minister.
3.5(c) When the Office of the Chief Justice is vacant, the most senior Justice determined by length of tenure shall assume the Office of the Chief Justice in an acting capacity, until such a time that the position is filled with a permanent Chief Justice."
Section 8. Article 4 Amendments
(1) Amend Section 4.4 The Campaigning from
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4.4(b) No person shall be able to run in an election for Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, or Member of Parliament without actively participating in Stratham activities for the prior month, including but not limited to citizen activities, government discussions, and business activities."
Section 9. Article 6 Amendments
(1) Amend Section 6.1 Initiation of Impeachment from
6.1(b) The punishment for impeachment shall not have a fine or jail time. It may be no more than immediate removal from office as well as barring holding any position within the government of the Republic of Stratham for a period of no longer than four months.
6.1(c) Any party convicted through impeachment shall be liable to additional indictment, trial, and conviction in a court of law.
6.1(d) No person(s) partaking in any Impeachment trial shall be able to assume duties within the trial without taking an oath or affirmation before the trial.
6.1(e) The Chief Justice shall preside in the impeachment trial of the Prime Minister."
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6.1(b) The punishment for impeachment shall not have a fine or jail time. It may be no more than immediate removal from office as well as barring holding any position within the government of the Republic of Stratham for a period of no longer than four months.
6.1(c) Any party convicted through impeachment shall be liable to additional indictment, trial, and conviction in a court of law.
6.1(d) No person(s) partaking in any Impeachment trial shall be able to assume duties within the trial without taking an oath or affirmation before the trial.
6.1(e) The Chief Justice shall preside in the impeachment trial of the Prime Minister and the Speaker of Parliament."
(2) Amend Section 6.2 Court of Impeachment from
6.2(b) The Tribunal shall consist of the Parliament and the accused.
6.2(c) The Speaker of Parliament shall preside in all impeachment trials, except that of the Prime Minister
6.2(d) The public shall hold the power to convict or acquit the accused, in the case of conviction, no less than 15 votes must be cast in the majority.
6.2(e) After the adjournment of the trial, the period of the public shall take place by order of the presiding officer, and the public vote shall be held to determine the verdict. The vote shall last 48 hours and it shall be the duty of the State Department to produce the poll.
6.2(f) After the poll has closed, the tribunal shall reconvene and the Chief Justice shall deliver the verdict based on the public’s decision."
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6.2(b) The Tribunal shall consist of the Parliament and the accused.
6.2(c) The Speaker of Parliament shall preside in all impeachment trials, except that of the Prime Minister and the Speaker of Parliament.
6.2(d) The public shall hold the power to convict or acquit the accused, in the case of conviction, no less than 15 votes must be cast in the majority.
6.2(e) After the adjournment of the trial, the period of the public shall take place by order of the presiding officer, and the public vote shall be held to determine the verdict. The vote shall last 48 hours and it shall be the duty of the State Department to produce the poll.
6.2(f) After the poll has closed, the tribunal shall reconvene and the Chief Justice shall deliver the verdict based on the public’s decision."
Section 10. Article 9 Amendments
(1) Amend Section 9.1 Town & Cities from
9.1(b) The Department of State will be the sole body to communicate, manage, and assist towns as well as cities.
9.1(c) Mayors of these towns will solely implement a functional regional council to operate the town/city
9.1(d) City and towns shall be privately owned regions that are officially recognized by the Republic of Stratham and are still within the jurisdiction of the Republic of Stratham."
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9.1(b) The Department of State will be the sole body to communicate, manage, and assist towns as well as cities.
9.1(c) Mayors of these towns will solely implement a functional regional council to operate the town/city and must share who forms the council publicly.
9.1(d) City and towns shall be privately owned regions that are officially recognized by the Republic of Stratham and are still within the jurisdiction of the Republic of Stratham."
A
Bill
To
Amend the Constitution
The Parliament of Stratham enacts:
Section 1. Short Title
(1) This Act is the 5th Amendment.
Section 2. Commencement
(1) All provisions shall come into effect upon signage of this bill.
Section 3. Reasoning
(1) To adjust and add to the responsibilities of the Departments.
(2) To remove the Circuit Court.
(3) To adjust the responsibilities and powers of the Goverment.
(4) To revise the constitution.
Section 4. Title Amendments
(1) Amend Preamble: Power of the Constitution from
To
"We, the citizens of the Republic of Stratham, in our aim to form a nation bound on justice and integrity and to ensure the natural tranquility of our people's security, welfare and liberty within law and governance, do henceforth establish this Constitution for the Republic of Stratham."
Section 5. Article 1 Amendments
(1) Amend Section 1.2 Powers of the Prime Minister from
"Section 1.2 Powers of the Prime Minister
1.2(a) The Prime Minister shall have the power to;1.2(c) Issue pardons to individuals for criminal acts excluding impeachment, election fraud, treason, corruption, or any other crime against the state.
1.2(e) The Prime Minister may delegate their specific powers to the Deputy Prime Minister without being relieved of their powers.
1.2(f) May hold a single cabinet position in an official capacity.
1.2(g) May appoint Judicial Officers, Ministers, and other Executive Officers with the consent of Parliament unless otherwise provided by law.
1.2(h) May dismiss Ministers, the Attorney General, and all executive officers.
1.2(j) May sign treaties with foreign territories and nations provided the majority of the Parliament is in concurrence."
To
"Section 1.2 Powers of the Prime Minister
1.2(a) The Prime Minister shall have the power to:1.2(b) Issue executive orders directing authority of the Executive Branch
1.2(c) Issue pardons to individuals for criminal acts excluding impeachment, election fraud, treason, corruption, or any other crime against the state.
1.2(d) Give assent or veto to any legislation passed by the Parliament. If the Prime Minister fails to give assent or veto to legislation within 7 days after the bill was received from the Speaker, the bill will automatically be signed into law.
1.2(e) The Prime Minister may delegate their specific powers to the Deputy Prime Minister without being relieved of their powers.
1.2(f) May hold a single cabinet position in an official capacity.
1.2(g) May appoint Judicial Officers, Ministers, and other Executive Officers with the consent of Parliament unless otherwise provided by law.
1.2(h) May dismiss Ministers, the Attorney General, and all executive officers.
1.2(i) May propose legislation to the Parliament, but shall not have the right to vote.
1.2(j) May sign treaties with foreign territories and nations provided the majority of the Parliament is in concurrence.
1.2(k) May issue a State of Emergency."
(2) Amend Section 1.4 The Cabinet of Stratham from
"Section 1.4 The Cabinet of Stratham
1.4(a) The Cabinet of the Republic of Stratham consists of the Ministers of the Executive Departments and the Deputy Prime Minister. Ministers are the head of their Executive Departments and serve at the pleasure of the Prime Minister. Ministers are subject to the direction, authority, and control of the Prime Minister. Ministers derive their power from the Prime Minister. When the Prime Minister or Deputy Prime Minister holds a Ministerial position in an official capacity, they shall receive only a single vote in those matters.1.4(b) Ministers have the authority to create, amend, and repeal Departmental policy. They shall have the power to appoint and dismiss employees of their Departments. They may create, amend, and remove positions within their department.
1.4(c) The Departments and their responsibilities are as follows;
1.4(d) Department of State (DoS);
- Management of Foreign Affairs.
- Conduction of Elections.
- Auditing Government Departments, Towns, and Cities, as well as any other government agency.
- Managing City and Town Relations.
- Managing Political Party and News Company Registrations.
- Conduction of Surveys and Polls to collect player feedback to assist with the State of the Government report.
- Conducting Election Debates.
- The management of all money appropriated to the government.
- Government Shops.
Maintenance of Jobs and Exam Guides.- Monetary policies.
- Enforcement of tax policies.
- Maintaining Peace and Order.
- Enforcement of Criminal Laws.
- Providing a Security Detail to the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.
- May provide a Security Detail to other Senior Government Officials if directed to do so by the Prime Minister.
- Hosting Events and assisting with other government events.
- Assisting with Server Social Media.
- Management of new player tours.
- Construction of Government Buildings, roads, and highways.
- Maintain the overall welfare of the wilderness.
- Managing the animal shelter and national food service.
- Managing animal cruelty reports.
- Creation and modification of plots that are within government jurisdiction.
- Maintenance of the Government Hospital.
- Regulating the Pharmaceutical and Medical Industry.
- Regulating medical professions.
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"Section 1.4 The Cabinet of Stratham
1.4(a) The Cabinet of the Republic of Stratham consists of the Ministers of the Executive Departments and the Deputy Prime Minister. Ministers are the head of their Executive Departments and serve at the pleasure of the Prime Minister. Ministers are subject to the direction, authority, and control of the Prime Minister. Ministers derive their power from the Prime Minister. When the Prime Minister or Deputy Prime Minister holds a Ministerial position in an official capacity, they shall receive only a single vote in those matters.1.4(b) Ministers have the authority to create, amend, and repeal Departmental policy. They shall have the power to appoint and dismiss employees of their Departments. They may create, amend, and remove positions within their department.
1.4(c) The Departments and their responsibilities are as follows;
1.4(d) Department of State (DoS);
- Management of Foreign Affairs.
- Conduction of Elections.
- Auditing Government Departments, Towns, and Cities, as well as any other government agency.
- Managing City and Town Relations.
- Managing Political Party and News Company Registrations.
- Conduction of Surveys and Polls to collect player feedback to assist with the State of the Government report.
- Conducting Election Debates.
- Maintenance of Exam Guides.
- The management of all money appropriated to the government.
- Government Shops.
- Maintenance of Jobs.
- Monetary policies.
- Enforcement of tax policies.
- Maintaining Peace and Order.
- Enforcement of Criminal Laws.
- Providing a Security Detail to the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.
- May provide a Security Detail to other Senior Government Officials if directed to do so by the Prime Minister.
- Hosting Events and assisting with other government events.
- Assisting with Server Social Media.
- Management of new player tours.
- Management of Leave of Absence procedures.
- Construction of Government Buildings, roads, and highways.
- Maintain the overall welfare of the wilderness.
- Managing the animal shelter and national food service.
- Managing animal cruelty reports.
- Creation and modification of plots that are within government jurisdiction.
- Maintenance of the Government Hospital.
- Regulating the Pharmaceutical and Medical Industry.
- Regulating medical professions.
(3) Amend Section 1.7 Acting Minister from
"Section 1.7 Acting Minister
1.7(a) The Prime Minister shall have the power to appoint an acting Minister of an Executive Department for no more than 14 days.1.7(b) If a person serves as an Acting Minister of any Executive Department for more than 14 days within a month, they must receive a majority approval from the Parliament.
1.7(c) A person may only hold an Acting Minister position of a single Executive Department at a time.
1.7(d) Acting Ministers shall hold all powers of an official Minister.
1.7(e) The Prime Minister may hold a single Acting Ministerial position while simultaneously holding an official Ministerial position.
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"Section 1.7 Acting Minister
1.7(a) The Prime Minister shall have the power to appoint an acting Minister of an Executive Department for no more than 14 days.1.7(b) If a person serves as an Acting Minister of any Executive Department for more than 14 days within a month, they must receive a majority approval from the Parliament.
1.7(c) A person may only hold an Acting Minister position of a single Executive Department at a time.
1.7(d) Acting Ministers shall hold all powers of an official Minister.
1.7(e) The Prime Minister may hold a single Acting Ministerial position while simultaneously holding an official Ministerial position.
1.7(f) Ministers may appoint a Deputy Minister of their department who may assume duties should the Minister be unavailable, and may delegate their specific powers to the Deputy Minister without being relieved of their powers.
1.7(g) Deputy Ministers may not serve as a Member of Parliament, Attorney General or Judicial Officer simultaneously."
Section 6. Article 2 Amendments
(1) Amend Section 2.2 Powers of the Parliament from
"Section 2.2 Powers of the Parliament
2.2(a) The Parliament can create legislation amending the constitution, this requires a supermajority vote to pass.2.2(b) The Parliament can create, amend, or remove bills.
2.2(c) The Parliament shall have the sole power of impeachment through a supermajority vote against a Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Executive Officer, or Judicial Officer.
2.2(e) The Parliament can override an Executive Order by a supermajority vote.
2.2(g) The Parliament shall not engage in any legislative business without a quorum of at least a majority of members.
2.2(h) The Parliament can appropriate, approve, or deny government funds for use by the Executive Government.
2.2(i) The Parliament can override a Prime Ministerial Veto through a supermajority vote for normal legislation.
2.2(k) The Parliament can not create or remove cities.
2.2(l) The Parliament can not give themselves power or take away power from another branch of government.
2.2(m) The Parliament shall adopt standing orders for itself to provide governance for the legislature."
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"Section 2.2 Powers of the Parliament
2.2(a) The Parliament can create legislation amending the constitution, this requires a supermajority vote to pass.2.2(b) The Parliament can create, amend, or remove bills.
2.2(c) The Parliament shall have the sole power of impeachment through a supermajority vote against a Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Executive Officer, or Judicial Officer.
2.2(d) The Parliament can confirm or reject nominations from the Prime Minister by a majority vote.
2.2(e) The Parliament can override an Executive Order by a supermajority vote.
2.2(f) The Parliament shall have the sole authority to levy taxes upon the people of Stratham by a majority vote.
2.2(g) The Parliament shall not engage in any legislative business without a quorum of at least a majority of members.
2.2(h) The Parliament can appropriate, approve, or deny government funds for use by the Executive Government.
2.2(i) The Parliament can override a Prime Ministerial Veto through a supermajority vote for normal legislation.
2.2(j) The Parliament can override a Prime Ministerial Veto on constitutional amendments through a unanimous vote.
2.2(k) The Parliament can not create or remove cities.
2.2(l) The Parliament can not give themselves power or take away power from another branch of government.
2.2(m) The Parliament shall adopt standing orders for itself to provide governance for the legislature."
(2) Amend Section 2.3 The Speaker from
"Section 2.3 The Speaker
2.3(a) The Parliament shall choose, from among its members, a Speaker of Parliament (SoP) who shall oversee the chamber of Parliament, maintain order and ensure professional conduct within Parliament, and serve as Parliament’s liaison with the Prime Minister.2.3(b) The Speaker of Parliament shall be responsible for informing the Prime Minister of legislation that has passed the Parliament. The Speaker of Parliament shall be responsible for informing the public of passed laws and updating the Rules & Laws thread as well as the Constitution.
2.3(c) The Speaker of Parliament has the discretion to issue warning points to Members of Parliament for unparliamentary conduct or failing to fulfill their constitutional obligations.
2.3(d) If the Speaker of Parliament vacates their office, Parliament must elect a new Speaker of Parliament before any other Parliamentary business can proceed. The Department of State shall conduct an election for the Speaker of Parliament.
2.3(e) Any MP may submit a motion of no confidence against the Speaker of Parliament. Should the motion reach supermajority approval, the office of the Speaker will be vacated.
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"Section 2.3 The Speaker
2.3(a) The Parliament shall choose, from among its members, a Speaker of Parliament (SoP) who shall oversee the chamber of Parliament, maintain order and ensure professional conduct within Parliament, and serve as Parliament’s liaison with the Prime Minister.2.3(b) The Speaker of Parliament shall be responsible for informing the Prime Minister of legislation that has passed the Parliament. The Speaker of Parliament shall be responsible for informing the public of passed laws and updating the Rules & Laws thread as well as the Constitution.
2.3(c) The Speaker of Parliament has the discretion to issue warning points to Members of Parliament for unparliamentary conduct or failing to fulfill their constitutional obligations.
2.3(d) If the Speaker of Parliament vacates their office, Parliament must elect a new Speaker of Parliament before any other Parliamentary business can proceed. The Department of State shall conduct an election for the Speaker of Parliament.
2.3(e) Any MP may submit a motion of no confidence against the Speaker of Parliament. Should the motion reach supermajority approval, the office of the Speaker will be vacated.
2.3(f) The Speaker may appoint a Deputy Speaker with the approval of Parliament to assist in any duties deemed necessary and may delegate their specific powers to the Deputy Speaker without being relieved of their powers."
Section 7. Article 3 Amendments
(1) Amend Article 3. The Judiciary from
"Section 3.1 The Judiciary
3.1(b) The Judiciary is empowered to interpret the laws passed by the Parliament. Civil cases are when two private parties hold a dispute. Criminal cases are when the government and a private party have a dispute. Appeals are when one party of a case disputes the decision of the court to a higher court.
3.1(c) The Supreme Court is the highest court of the land.
3.1(d) The Judicial power shall extend to all cases under the laws of Stratham between citizens, government institutions, and all other parties.
Section 3.2 Judicial Officers
3.2(a) No person shall be appointed to the position of Justice or Judge without meeting the following requirements;- Holding a minimum of 12 hours of active playtime.
- Holding a minimum of one week's total playtime.
- Having completed a minimum of 3 court cases under the laws of the Republic of Stratham.
3.2(c) Judicial Officers serve for life tenure and may be removed by the Parliament through a supermajority vote.
Section 3.3 Supreme Court
3.3(a) The Supreme Court shall consist of 3 members, including a Chief Justice.3.3(b) The Court shall be composed of 2 Associate Justices and a Chief Justice making a total of three members.
3.3(d) The Supreme Court shall rule collectively by majority, when the Supreme Court opinion does not make a majority, the Chief Justice’s opinion shall prevail as the court’s opinion.
3.3(e) The Supreme Court shall have the power of Judicial Review in which the use of such power shall require a majority. The power of Judicial Review can strike any government decision deemed unconstitutional or unlawful.
3.3(f) Supreme Court Justices may act as Judges on inferior courts when deemed necessary.
3.3(g) The Supreme Court shall have the power to determine where a case is heard if the question of which court has the jurisdiction is unclear.
3.3(h) The Supreme Court can wield the power of lower courts.
3.3(i) The Supreme Court can issue orders that are Sua Sponte.
3.3(j) The Supreme Court is the court of disputed returns.
3.3(k) When the Supreme Court hears a case that an Executive Officer, Judicial Officer, Member of Parliament, or Speaker of Parliament is to be removed, they may not deliberate if there is a vacancy on the court. Nor can the court remove a person from those positions without unanimous agreement.
Section 3.4 Circuit Court
3.4(b) The Circuit Court shall have the original jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases which have a value of less than 5,000 krunas.
3.4(c) The Circuit Court shall have the authority to issue warrants to the government.
Section 3.5 Chief Justice
3.5(a) The Chief Justice is the chair of the Judiciary, responsible for maintaining and operating the functions of the Judiciary.3.5(b) The Chief Justice shall sit as the presiding officer in the impeachment trial of the Prime Minister.
3.5(c) When the Office of the Chief Justice is vacant, the most senior Justice determined by length of tenure shall assume the Office of the Chief Justice in an acting capacity, until such a time that the position is filled with a permanent Chief Justice."
To
"Section 3.1 The Judiciary
3.1(a) All Judicial power shall be vested in a Supreme Court.3.1(b) The Judiciary is empowered to interpret the laws passed by the Parliament. Civil cases are when two private parties hold a dispute. Criminal cases are when the government and a private party have a dispute. Appeals are when one party of a case disputes the decision of the court to a higher court.
3.1(c) The Supreme Court is the highest court of the land.
3.1(d) The Judicial power shall extend to all cases under the laws of Stratham between citizens, government institutions, and all other parties.
Section 3.2 Judicial Officers
3.2(a) No person shall be appointed to the position of Justice or Judge without meeting the following requirements;- Holding a minimum of 12 hours of active playtime.
- Holding a minimum of one week's total playtime.
- Having completed a minimum of 3 court cases under the laws of the Republic of Stratham.
3.2(c) Judicial Officers serve for life tenure and may be removed by the Parliament through a supermajority vote.
Section 3.3 Supreme Court
3.3(a) The Supreme Court shall consist of 3 members, including a Chief Justice.3.3(b) The Court shall be composed of 2 Associate Justices and a Chief Justice making a total of three members.
3.3(c) The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over all Civil cases, Criminal cases, constitutional cases, disputes between government institutions, and cases where an Executive Officer, Judicial Officer, or Member of Parliament is to be removed. The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction over all cases.
3.3(d) The Supreme Court shall rule collectively by majority, when the Supreme Court opinion does not make a majority, the Chief Justice’s opinion shall prevail as the court’s opinion.
3.3(e) The Supreme Court shall have the power of Judicial Review in which the use of such power shall require a majority. The power of Judicial Review can strike any government decision deemed unconstitutional or unlawful.
3.3(f) Supreme Court Justices may act as Judges on inferior courts when deemed necessary.
3.3(g) The Supreme Court shall have the power to determine where a case is heard if the question of which court has the jurisdiction is unclear.
3.3(h) The Supreme Court can wield the power of lower courts.
3.3(i) The Supreme Court can issue orders that are Sua Sponte.
3.3(j) The Supreme Court is the court of disputed returns.
3.3(k) When the Supreme Court hears a case that an Executive Officer, Judicial Officer, Member of Parliament, or Speaker of Parliament is to be removed, they may not deliberate if there is a vacancy on the court. Nor can the court remove a person from those positions without unanimous agreement.
3.3(l) The Supreme Court shall have the authority to issue warrants to the government.
Section 3.4 Chief Justice
3.5(a) The Chief Justice is the chair of the Judiciary, responsible for maintaining and operating the functions of the Judiciary.3.5(b) The Chief Justice shall sit as the presiding officer in the impeachment trial of the Prime Minister.
3.5(c) When the Office of the Chief Justice is vacant, the most senior Justice determined by length of tenure shall assume the Office of the Chief Justice in an acting capacity, until such a time that the position is filled with a permanent Chief Justice."
Section 8. Article 4 Amendments
(1) Amend Section 4.4 The Campaigning from
"Section 4.4 Campaigning
4.4(a) No person shall be able to run in an election for Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, or Member of Parliament without making a public campaign post before the start of the voting period. The Department of State may enforce requirements for the campaign post within reasonable expectations for candidacy. The Department of State must also make their requirements for campaigning publically available on the election declaration posts."To
"Section 4.4 Campaigning
4.4(a) No person shall be able to run in an election for Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, or Member of Parliament without making a public campaign post before the start of the voting period. The Department of State may enforce requirements for the campaign post within reasonable expectations for candidacy. The Department of State must also make their requirements for campaigning publically available on the election declaration posts.4.4(b) No person shall be able to run in an election for Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, or Member of Parliament without actively participating in Stratham activities for the prior month, including but not limited to citizen activities, government discussions, and business activities."
Section 9. Article 6 Amendments
(1) Amend Section 6.1 Initiation of Impeachment from
"Section 6.1 Initiation of Impeachment
6.1(a) Executive Officers and Judicial Officers shall be removed from office upon impeachment and conviction, for treason, bribery, and other constitutional offenses against the Republic of Stratham.6.1(b) The punishment for impeachment shall not have a fine or jail time. It may be no more than immediate removal from office as well as barring holding any position within the government of the Republic of Stratham for a period of no longer than four months.
6.1(c) Any party convicted through impeachment shall be liable to additional indictment, trial, and conviction in a court of law.
6.1(d) No person(s) partaking in any Impeachment trial shall be able to assume duties within the trial without taking an oath or affirmation before the trial.
To
"Section 6.1 Initiation of Impeachment
6.1(a) Executive Officers and Judicial Officers shall be removed from office upon impeachment and conviction, for treason, bribery, and other constitutional offenses against the Republic of Stratham.6.1(b) The punishment for impeachment shall not have a fine or jail time. It may be no more than immediate removal from office as well as barring holding any position within the government of the Republic of Stratham for a period of no longer than four months.
6.1(c) Any party convicted through impeachment shall be liable to additional indictment, trial, and conviction in a court of law.
6.1(d) No person(s) partaking in any Impeachment trial shall be able to assume duties within the trial without taking an oath or affirmation before the trial.
6.1(e) The Chief Justice shall preside in the impeachment trial of the Prime Minister and the Speaker of Parliament."
(2) Amend Section 6.2 Court of Impeachment from
"Section 6.2 Court of Impeachment
6.2(a) An Impeachment Tribunal shall be set forth as the Impeachment Court upon the passage of Articles of Impeachment.6.2(b) The Tribunal shall consist of the Parliament and the accused.
6.2(d) The public shall hold the power to convict or acquit the accused, in the case of conviction, no less than 15 votes must be cast in the majority.
6.2(e) After the adjournment of the trial, the period of the public shall take place by order of the presiding officer, and the public vote shall be held to determine the verdict. The vote shall last 48 hours and it shall be the duty of the State Department to produce the poll.
6.2(f) After the poll has closed, the tribunal shall reconvene and the Chief Justice shall deliver the verdict based on the public’s decision."
To
"Section 6.2 Court of Impeachment
6.2(a) An Impeachment Tribunal shall be set forth as the Impeachment Court upon the passage of Articles of Impeachment.6.2(b) The Tribunal shall consist of the Parliament and the accused.
6.2(c) The Speaker of Parliament shall preside in all impeachment trials, except that of the Prime Minister and the Speaker of Parliament.
6.2(d) The public shall hold the power to convict or acquit the accused, in the case of conviction, no less than 15 votes must be cast in the majority.
6.2(e) After the adjournment of the trial, the period of the public shall take place by order of the presiding officer, and the public vote shall be held to determine the verdict. The vote shall last 48 hours and it shall be the duty of the State Department to produce the poll.
6.2(f) After the poll has closed, the tribunal shall reconvene and the Chief Justice shall deliver the verdict based on the public’s decision."
Section 10. Article 9 Amendments
(1) Amend Section 9.1 Town & Cities from
"Section 9.1 Towns & Cities
9.1(a) Town of Lexford, Ocean City, and Covington City are established as independent lands under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Stratham.9.1(b) The Department of State will be the sole body to communicate, manage, and assist towns as well as cities.
9.1(d) City and towns shall be privately owned regions that are officially recognized by the Republic of Stratham and are still within the jurisdiction of the Republic of Stratham."
To
"Section 9.1 Towns & Cities
9.1(a) Town of Lexford, Ocean City, and Covington City are established as independent lands under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Stratham.9.1(b) The Department of State will be the sole body to communicate, manage, and assist towns as well as cities.
9.1(c) Mayors of these towns will solely implement a functional regional council to operate the town/city and must share who forms the council publicly.
9.1(d) City and towns shall be privately owned regions that are officially recognized by the Republic of Stratham and are still within the jurisdiction of the Republic of Stratham."