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Acts of Federation of the Imperial Federation of Improper Classifications
The Acts of Federation of the Empire of Improper Classifications (also known as the Constitution of Improper Classifications) are [x] articles that make up the Constitution of the Imperial Federation of Improper Classifications and constitute the supreme organic law of Improper classifications. It was preceded by the Founding Law of Elori (Improper Classifications' predecessor state) and remains in effect today.
History
At the height of the Elorian Federation's power, in the 410s and 420s, its sheer size and authority virtually guaranteed its conquest of many of the remaining small republican states in the sector, many of whom were barely warp-capable, which of course meant that Skiro, now King Michael I, could complete his conquest of the sector. However, the state was still weak politically, and so Michael set about organizing a real system of governance, but his plans would end up going nowhere, and his death in 424 seemed to cement the political state of Improper Classifications - it would have, at least, if not for King Michael II the Reformer.
In the year 425, to everyone's surprise, Michael II used his stranglehold with the army to declare himself Emperor and commissioned a Constitutional Convention to order the creation of a full system of governance to rule over the Federation. In the end, four delegates were commissioned: Paisley Johnson, a former advisor under the first Michael; Biral Ti'Vek, a foreign ambassador for the Calndes species that Eloria had conquered eight years earlier but had taken a liking to; Howard Landon, a military advisor and commander and governor of the Shillchin Province; and of course Michael II himself. These four set about crafting a new Constitution, likely based in part on the Constitution of Draehaus, a different sovereign state that had ruled over Europe during the same time frame as the New American Empire. Landon also used the opportunity to request incorporation of several surrounding states that would have otherwise been militarily subjugated at great cost, which was accepted and ordered upon the delegates of each of those surrounding states.
By November of 425 the Acts were complete, having been pored over time and time again by each of the delegates. Curiously, the Constitution also ordered the renaming of Elori into Improper Classifications, after a book written in 112 New Time by an unknown author that predicted a sequence of events eerily similar to what had occurred during the New American Empire's collapse. Ti'Vek suggested a democratic initiation of the Constitution, and in December a vote was called. The vote resulted in a 71 percent majority in favor of the constitution taking effect on the first day of the new year, which it did on January 1st, 426 New Time.
Legal Standing
The Acts of Federation are the most supreme organic law of Improper classifications and hold high authority over all parts of government and law. All laws with direct or indirect context to the constitution must defer to it, as well as government members performing duties related to said constitution.
Full Text
Article I (Definitions)
I. The Imperial Federation of Improper Classifications, hereafter referred to as the Federation, Improper Classifications, or the Imperial Federation of Improper Classifications.
II. The citizens of Improper Classifications, hereafter referred to as the citizenry, or individually, as citizen(s)
III. The government of Improper Classifications, hereafter referred to as the government
IV. Other definitions will be provided where necessary.
Article II (Classified Sovereignty Declaration)
V. The Elorian Federation hereby declares itself the Imperial Federation of Improper Classifications.
VI. The following states or parties hereby agree to cede part or all of their territory to the Federation:
VIa. The Elorian Federation
VIb. The United Territories of the Federation of the Glane
VIc. The Porall Tribal State
VId. The Kartastis Empire
VIe. The Free Federal Republic of The Lorchis
VIf. Any other state or territory may legally request to join the Federation by a popular vote of its citizens.
VII. The Federation retains all formal alliances and recognitions of the State of Elori.
VIII. The Federation formally revokes all states of war formalized by the State of Elori.
Article III (Citizenry of Improper Classifications and Constitutional Rights)
IX. This Constitution guarantees the citizenry all rights and freedoms named in the Constitution and other organic law.
X. Every citizen is equal before the law, regardless of gender, racial or ethnic origin, nationality, political affiliation, and social origin.
XI. The following rights and freedoms are guaranteed under this Constitution:
XIa. Freedom of speech, excluding espousal of hateful ideologies
XIb. Protection by the Federation, including freedom from extradition or expulsion from the Federation without proper trial
XIc. Right to a trial and presumption of innocence
XId. Freedom from inhuman punishment as a result of a trial
XIe. Right to awareness of legal information and rights
XIf. Right to a legal education
XIg. Right to a healthy state of living, and right to maintain that state through healthcare guaranteed by the state as defined in organic law
XIh. Right to vote and stand in election without fear of voter compromise or intimidation
XIi. Freedom of social and political organisation and right to assemble
XIj. Freedom from forced labor (excluding conscription, disaster management, and labor as a convict)
XII. No rights granted by the Constitution may be abridged or voided by a lower law.
XIII. Article XII may be ignored in: cases of national security, welfare of the Federation, and protection of the rights and freedoms of other persons.
XIIIa. The cases of exception outlined in section XIII do not apply to sections XIa, XIc, and XIj.
Article IV (Government of the Federation)
Article IVa - The Monarch
XXIII. The Monarch is the sovereign and head of state of the Federation, and may exercise their rule over all of Improper Classifications.
XXIV. The Monarch may choose their own title, preferably from the following list:
XXIVa. Monarch
XXIVb. King/Queen
XXIVc. Emperor/Empress
XXV. The office of the Monarch is one that lasts for the lifetime of the occupant, or until their abdication.
XXVI. The Monarch shall determine their own successor who, upon their death or abdication, takes their office.
XXVII. The Monarch shall address the Assembly at least twice annually.
XXVIII. If the Assembly does not elect a Prime Minister within three months of its first meeting after the previous Assembly elections, the Monarch may dissolve Parliament and call snap elections.
Article IVb - The National Assembly
XIV. The National Assembly is the legislative body of the Federation and house of legislation of the state.
XV. The National Assembly ("the Assembly") shall consist of 239 representatives, elected by a system of proportional representation.
XVI. Elections to the National Assembly shall be conducted as follows:
XVIa. Once every four years, on December 1.
XVIb. Through a modified system of proportional representation, in which there are two rounds. In the first round, any party capable of nominating enough candidates to fill all 178 seats and that qualifies under organic law may run. The first round shall be conducted through ranked vote, with the voter receiving three votes they may spread across the parties how they like. At the end of the round, the bottom fifty percent (rounding up for odd numbers) of parties are eliminated. The remaining parties are then distributed votes in the second round, which shall be held two weeks after the first.
XVIc. These elections are compulsory for any citizen capable of voting under organic law.
XVId. In the event that standard elections cannot be conducted members of the assembly retain their office until the Prime Minister can order snap elections.
XVII. The Assembly must meet at least thrice a year between March 1 and September 31, and once more between November 1 and February 28.
XVIII. Each Assembly session must last at least two weeks.
XIX. The following authorities are invested in the Assembly:
XIXa. Passing law
XIXb. Ordering referenda
XIXc. Declaring states of war or emergency
XIXd. Approving the budget of the State and its mandate
XIXe. Approving or rejecting treaties brought to it by the Consul-General
XIXf. Electing the Prime Minister and approving their cabinet
XIXg. Conscription and mobilization of the armed forces in times of war
XIXh. Appointing state officials where necessary
XX. Members of the Assembly may not be formally arrested and charged without a hearing by the Assembly.
XXI. Members of the Assembly may not hold additional government positions except for the Prime Minister and their cabinet.
XXII. Members of the Assembly are entitled to the same rights as citizens as enumerated in organic law.
Article IVc - The Prime Minister
XXIII. The Prime Minister is the head of government of the Federation and operates the government and Cabinet of the Federation.
XXIV. The Prime Minister is elected by the Assembly at the end of their predecessor's mandate, whether that be through resignation, lack of confidence in the previous Prime Minister, or simply the end of the previous term.
XXV. The Prime Minister may be any person as long as they are an Assemblyperson.
XXVI. The Prime Minister must appoint persons to all important offices and ministries as defined in organic law before a period of 31 days after their first election has passed. The Prime Minister may also choose to retain government officers from the previous government.
XXVII. Other appointments by the Prime Minister may be made at the start of any Assembly session.
XXVIII. Should the Prime Minister tender their resignation or be removed in a vote of no confidence, they shall remain in office until the Assembly can vote to replace them.
Article IVd - The Cabinet
XXIX. The Cabinet shall be composed of the Prime Minister and their appointed Ministers of the Departments of the government as defined in organic law.
XXX. Each Department of the government must always have a Minister at its head.
XXXI. The following Departments are hereby established in this Constitution, and defined as Permanent Departments:
XXXIa. The Department of State, whose jurisdiction shall be over external affairs;
XXXIb. The Department of Internal Affairs, whose jurisdiction shall be over general internal affairs;
XXXIc. The Department of Funds, whose jurisdiction shall be over the treasury and the budget of the Federation;
XXXId. The Department of Justice, whose jurisdiction shall be over the lower courts;
XXXIe. The Department of Defense, whose jurisdiction shall be over the military;
XXXIf. Any other department as defined in organic law.
XXXII. The Prime Minister is tasked with appointing Ministers to each Department under the following processes:
XXXIIa. Appointments to and dismissals from any Permanent Department require a supermajority of two-thirds of the Assembly in agreement.
XXXIIb. Appointments to and dismissals from any other Department require a simple majority of the Assembly in agreement.
XXXIII. Should a Minister resign or be dismissed from their position their deputy may then succeed to the post until a vote can be held to confirm them.
