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The Constitution of the United States of Kuwait (WIP)

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The Constitution of the United States of Kuwait

Conscious of our responsibility before God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate, and our fellow Man, the sons of Adam. Inspired by the determination to promote prosperity as an equal partner in the world, in service to world peace and civilization.

We the People of the land of Kuwait, acting through our duly elected representatives in the National Assembly, desiring to fulfill all of the exigencies of democratic rule in our beloved homeland, have determined that we shall secure for ourselves and our posterity the fruits of peaceful cooperation with all nations and the blessings of liberty throughout this land and do solemnly proclaim that sovereign power resides firmly with the people. With this in mind, in accordance with the decision of the National Assembly, with full faith in God, our fellow Man, and most of all the people, hereby sanction and promulgate this Constitution for the United States of Kuwait.

Article. I.
In accordance to God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate, Islam shall be the religion of the United States of Kuwait and the foundation source of legislation for the State, however, Freedom of belief and religious worship shall be guaranteed by the State on the condition that such freedom does not affect other beliefs and religions or violate public order and security.

Article. II.
The United States of Kuwait is an independent and fully sovereign state with a system of government that shall be republican, representative, democratic, and in full accordance with the wishes and desires of the people. All people that reside in the homeland are a part of Kuwait, therefore there shall be no surrender of its sovereignty nor cession of its territories.

Article. III.
Arabic shall stand as the official national language of the United States of Kuwait. All formal papers, communications, texts, and educational materials, including textbooks, should be composed in this language and its accompanying script. Nonetheless, the utilization of local and tribal languages within the realm of journalism and mass media, along with their incorporation into the curriculum for literary instruction, shall remain permissible alongside Arabic.

Article. IV.
The emanation of Legislation in the United States of Kuwait, derived directly from the people of the United States of Kuwait, shall be embedded in the Council of States, a body encompassing both a State Assembly and a State Senate.

Article. V.
The composition of the State Assembly shall be fashioned by Representatives elected triennially, chosen by a majority of the populace within that state, in accordance with electoral law.

The position of State Assembly Representative shall be exclusive to male citizens naturally born in the United States of Kuwait. A the time of the adoption of this Constitution,, candidates must have reached the age of twenty-one, reside within the state of their selection, and possess a proficient command of written and spoken Arabic.

The allocation of house members shall adhere to a ratio of one Representative for every one-hundred thousand individuals within their respective state. However, until such time as this allocation is established, each state shall be represented by a sole member in the State Assembly throughout their term. Commencing directly after this term's conclusion, the apportionment process will recur every five years following the inaugural gathering of the freshly elected State Assembly of the United States of Kuwait. It is imperative to note that irrespective of the apportionment outcome, each state shall retain at least one Representative to fulfill their role within the State Assembly.

In the event of Representation vacancies within any state, State Legislatures shall convene and, through a majority vote, appoint a successor to fulfill the remaining term. Subsequently, a fresh election for the vacant seat will be conducted upon the conclusion of this term.

The State Assembly will be under the stewardship of the Chief Representative of the State Assembly, whose selection necessitates a majority vote from the Representatives during the inaugural assembly gathering.

The State Assembly's exclusive responsibilities encompass formulating and presenting the federal budget to the President, overseeing its execution, and subsequently furnishing a report on its implementation to both the President and the public. Furthermore, the State Assembly holds the charge of instituting a uniform financial, credit, and monetary policy across the United States of Kuwait.

Responsibilities that extend beyond the exclusive purview of the State Assembly shall be jointly shared between the two chambers of the Council of States, thereby necessitating approval from both houses. And during moments of crisis, the State Assembly possesses the prerogative to bypass the upper house. However, for a bill to be directly forwarded to the President of the United States of Kuwait, a robust seventy-five percent majority is requisite.

In instances where the upper house of the council becomes tarnished by allegations of corruption, the State Assembly, commanding a sixty-percent majority and securing the President's endorsement, retains the authority to dissolve the State Senate. Should such an action be contested by the State Senate, the State Assembly must relinquish its jurisdiction over further investigation to the Judicial Council.

The exclusive authority of impeachment shall reside within the domain of the State Assembly. Nonetheless, in the event that the President of the United States of Kuwait faces impeachment proceedings initiated by the State Assembly, the Assembly is obligated to present its case before the Judicial Council, which will undertake the trial of the President of the United States of Kuwait. A straightforward majority of representatives is sufficient to effectuate an impeachment.

Article. VI.
The composition of the State Senate shall be fashioned by Senators elected at quinquennial intervals, chosen by a majority of the populace within that state, in accordance with electoral law.

The position of State Senator within the State Senate shall be exclusive to male citizens who are naturally born in the United States of Kuwait. At the time of the adoption of this Constitution, candidates must have reached the age of twenty-five, reside within the state of their selection, and possess a proficient command of written and spoken Arabic.

The allocation of members in the State Senate shall not exceed the number of states admitted into the United States of Kuwait, ensuring that each state is represented by a single seat. Consequently, every Senator will possess a solitary vote.

In the event of Senatorial vacancies, State Legislatures shall issue a writ of election, initiating a new Senatorial election to complete the term of their predecessor. Until the conclusion of this election, the Governor of the state shall appoint a temporary Senator to hold the seat. However, if the vacancy occurs within six months before an impending Senatorial election, a new writ of election by the State Legislature is unnecessary. Instead, the Governor, in consultation and approval with the Senate of the State Legislature, will appoint a new Senator to fulfill the vacant seat.

The State Senate shall be under the stewardship of the Chief Senator of the State Senate, whose selection neccessitates a majority vote, during the inaugural senatorial gathering. They will oversee the proceedings in conjunction with the Vice President of the United States of Kuwait. The Vice President's voting power shall remain dormant except in situations where a tie-breaking vote is required within the State Senate.

The State Senate, in collaboration with the President of the United States of Kuwait, undertakes sole responsibility for devising measures pertaining to national defense, state security, and the implementation of the nation's foreign policy.

Responsibilities that extend beyond the exclusive purview of the Senate shall be jointly shared between the two chambers of the Council of States, thereby necessitating approval from both houses.

During moments of crisis, the State Senate holds the power to bypass the lower house. However, to directly forward a bill to the President of the United States of Kuwait, a substantial sixty-five percent majority is required. This prerogative can be exercised only twice within each election cycle.

The State Senate retains exclusive jurisdiction to preside over the trial of any individual impeached by the State Assembly. Nevertheless, if the President of the United States of Kuwait is impeached, this authority is relinquished to the Judicial Council. In scenarios involving the trial of other members, a straightforward two-thirds majority of Senators suffices for removal.

Article. VII.
The scheduling and conduct of elections shall be deliberated upon and established by the Council of States, in consultation with the guidance provided by the State Legislatures.

The Council of States is required to convene no less than twice annually. The specific date for these assemblies shall be determined by the Council on the first day of January each year, necessitating a two-thirds majority agreement from both houses. Should this decision not be reached on the aforementioned date, the inaugural assembly shall be scheduled for the final day of June, followed by the second assembly on the first day of December, within the same year.

Legislation that successfully clears both the State Assembly and the State Senate, or either the State Assembly or the State Senate, shall be presented to the President of the United States of Kuwait. The President will be allotted a period of two weeks to either sanction and endorse the bill or reject it. In the event of the President's dissent, the bill shall be remitted to the originating House, accompanied by counterarguments and observations.

If the President neither sanctions nor rejects the bill, it shall automatically transition into law. Should the President disapprove of the bill and the Council of States upholds it, a voting process shall be instated. This voting demands a two-thirds majority concurrence in both chambers to validate the bill. For bills situated within the exclusive authority of one house, a two-thirds majority within that specific House is requisite to validate the bill.

In the event that the State Assembly dissolves the State Senate, in tandem with the President's consent, a comprehensive election for all State Senate seats must occur within a span of forty days subsequent to the dissolution. However, no election will be conducted if the dissolution transpires within a month prior to the scheduled new Senatorial election. Newly elected Senators following the dissolution date shall fulfill the unexpired term of their predecessors.

Following the dissolution of the State Senate, the State Assembly shall remain adjourned until the election of new State Senators transpires. Yet, during periods of national crisis, both the President and the Vice President retain the authority to convene an Emergency Session with the State Assembly.

All Senators and Representatives shall enjoy immunity from arrest, except in instances of Treason, Felony, or Breach of Peace, while engaged in their duties within their respective Houses or while traveling to and from their respective Houses.

Every House is mandated to maintain a comprehensive record of its proceedings, ensuring transparency in deliberations. The discussions held within each House must remain open to the public, and comprehensive minutes thereof must be accessible to all. In exceptional cases where emergencies demand, a closed session can be convened—authorized either for the preservation of national security or as deemed necessary by the President. Following the cessation of the emergency situation, the minutes of such closed sessions, alongside any legislation sanctioned therein, are obligated to be disclosed to the public.

The Council of States shall possess exclusive authority to levy taxes and collect duties, aiming to settle debts, ensure defense, and promote the overall well-being of the United States of Kuwait. All duties and taxes shall be consistently applied throughout Kuwait.

The sole prerogative of regulating commerce with foreign nations and within the states rests with the Council of States.

The Council of States, with the advice and consent of the President of the United States of Kuwait, shall have the authority to declare war, raise and sustain armies, as well as provide for the upkeep of navies. The Council holds the responsibility of summoning militias to quell uprisings and repel invasions. Additionally, the Council must enact measures for the arrangement, armament, and discipline of the military
in the service of the United States of Kuwait.

The Council shall possess exclusive jurisdiction to allocate funds from the Treasury for the purpose of ensuring the nation's welfare. All outlays and income of the Council shall undergo annual recording and auditing throughout the fiscal year. In regular intervals, the Council is obligated to furnish reports on the country's
financial matters to the President and the public, at a minimum of once a year.

The Council holds exclusive authority over treaties, alliances, coinage, and debt for which the States are prohibited. Similarly, the States can't obstruct international
trade through duties or taxes without Council approval. Troop presence or war initiation demands Council consent, excluding the States facing actual invasions.

The States shall have degrees of autonomy as universally designated by the Council of States in subordinace to this Constitution. In conjunction with this, the States cannot choose to secede from the United States of Kuwait unless sanctioned by a three-fourths majority within the Council of States and a majority vote in the State Legislatures of each state.

The Council of States is entrusted with the authority to formulate all legislation that is appropriate for enforcing these stipulations, as well as for fulfilling and effectuating all powers stipulated by this Constitution.

Article. VIII.
The emanation of Executive Authority in the United States of Kuwait, derived directly from the people of the United States of Kuwait, shall be embedded in the Executive Council presided over by the President of the United States of Kuwait.

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