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by The Parliamentary Republic of The Dragon Empire of United States. . 15 reads.

Constitution of The Dragon Empire of United States

Having come together peacefully, and tired of fighting, we set before all states a constitution to outline the running of a government for the protection of the people, their freedoms, and their homes. We propose a parliamentary republic with One hundred and twenty-five seats.

Article I: The Structure of Government

The Parliament: The highest legislative body shall be known as the Parliament. It shall consist of One hundred and twenty-five seats, each representing an equal share of the population. The maximum number of seats to be added will be only so much as for the Parliament to have Four hundred seats.

Elections: Members of Parliament (Chairmen/Chairwomen) shall be elected by the people through free and fair elections every four years. The electoral process shall be transparent, and candidates shall be chosen based on merit and commitment to public service.

Responsibilities: Chairmen and Chairwomen shall serve as representatives of their people, advocating for their interests, and ensuring their voices are heard in the legislative process.

Accountability: Chairmen and Chairwomen shall be accountable to the people and subject to the rule of law. They shall act in the best interest of the nation and its citizens. If the citizens of the District where a Chairman or Chairwoman was elected feel that the Chairman or Chairwoman is not representing their views as they see best fit, or that an election was not fair and transparent, they may form a petition for their removal from office. If the petition has a majority Two-Third of the population within the District of the Chairman or Chairwoman sign it and be verified through a neutral third party the Chairman or Chairwoman will be immediately removed from office and a new election held.

Article II: Powers and Functions of Parliament

Legislation: Parliament shall have the authority to enact, amend, or repeal laws. All legislation must be in accordance with all parts of the Constitution and its amendments.

Budgetary Control: Parliament shall approve the national budget, spending no more than raised by taxes and never going into debt unless in times of war, and once in debt doing its full power to get out of debt, ensuring responsible allocation of resources for the welfare of the people.

Oversight: The Chairmen and Chairwomen shall oversee the executive branch, scrutinizing its actions, policies, and expenditures. Parliamentary committees shall play a crucial role in this oversight.

Debates and Discussions: Parliament shall provide a free and impartial platform for open debates, discussions, and deliberations on matters of national importance.

Article III: The Executive Branch

The Head Chairman: The head of state shall be known as The Head Chairman (or woman). The Head Chairman will be elected by popular vote of the people every four years. The Head Chairman shall handle foreign relations and run the executive branch in tandem, and with equal power, with the Prime Minister. Their role is to symbolize the highest ideals of the Republic.

Prime Minister: The head of government shall be the Prime Minister, elected by Parliament. The Prime Minister shall lead the executive branch, implement policies, and command the military in times of war. The Prime Minister will work alongside, and have power equal to, the Prime Minister. They are to be the Hand of Justice for the Republic.

Cabinet: The Prime Minister and Head Chairman shall appoint a Cabinet to assist in decision-making and policy implementation.

Collective Responsibility: The Cabinet shall collectively be responsible to Parliament. If a vote of no confidence is passed against the Prime Minister, Head Chairman, or any minister, they shall resign, and a replacement implemented immediately in accordance with the Constitution. A Vote of No Confidence will be held openly and clearly. A successful Vote will require a majority Two-thirds vote of Parliament

Article IV: Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

Equality: All citizens shall be equal before the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, or social status.

Freedom of Expression: Parliament shall make no law making a state religion or prohibiting the free exercise of a religion; Parliament shall make no law infringing freedom of speech, or of the press. Parliament shall make no law prohibiting the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Right to Defend: Parliament shall make no law infringing an individual's right to possess a weapon unconnected with service in a military, and to use that weapon for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense or to become proficient with the weapon in their possession.

Right to Privacy: Parliament shall make no law preventing the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, electronic data, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, and no warrants shall be issued, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or reasonable evidence particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. No private property will be taken for public use unless bought at a fair price.

Civilians over the Military: No military personnel shall be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

Right to a Fair Trail: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed. The accused shall be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

Rights of the Accused: No person shall be held to answer for a crime, unless on the indictment of jury, except in cases arising in the miliary, when in actual service in time of war or public danger. No person shall be tried twice for the same offense. No person shall be forced to testify against themselves, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Right to a Jury: In suits pertaining to common law, that in which the law in question is derived from judicial decisions, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty Draconics, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court, than according to the rules of the common law.

Article V: Eligibility and Qualifications

Voting Requirements: Citizens who have reached the age of 18 shall have the right to vote in all elections. Only citizens of the nation shall be eligible to vote.

Eligibility for Candidacy: To run for office, candidates must be at least 25 years old, have been born within the nation’s borders, and lived with in the nation at least three-quarters of their lives.

Article VI: Amendment

Amendment: Amendments to this constitution shall require a two-thirds majority in Parliament and then a two-third popular vote.

Article VII: Supremacy of the Constitution

This constitution shall be the supreme law of the land, and all other laws and actions shall conform to its provisions.

In witness whereof, we, the Tribes, form the Dragon Empire of United States, and adopt this constitution on this day

Wednesday, September 9, 1795.

As signed by the One hundred and twenty-five tribes of the Amazon Rainforest.

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