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Cathay is a Constitutional Monarchy, and its political structure is defined in Constitution of Cathay. The ruler is believed to be the Child of Heaven (Tianzi) and his or her divine right to rule comes from the Mandate of Heaven. Such right is subject to no earthly authority, but may be withdrawn from a despotic ruler.
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This version of Constitution was voted down. This page is for reference purposes.  
  
Royal Privy Council serves as a private advisory body, which is solely selected by the throne. House of Lords, which consists of all landed lords, is the legislative body and all passed bills by House of Lords become law automatically. Royal Privy Council includes all members of House of Lords.
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==Section I: Ruler's Divine Right==
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1. [[Free Kingdom of Cathay|The Free Kingdom of Cathay]] is a Constitutional Monarchy. Ruler of Cathay is the Child of Heaven and his or her divine right to rule comes from the Mandate of Heaven. Such right is subject to no earthly authority, but may be withdrawn from a despotic ruler.
  
Government
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1.1. Royal Privy Council is the throne's private advisory body, and consists of all landed lords and Royal Advisors.
Except ruler, government officers in Cathay are elected by all nobles of Cathay regularly, and receive allowance for their services.
 
  
King/Queen (ruler) is the head of the state, and handles foreign affairs.
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==Section II: Legislative Body==
High Marshal (general) is the chief commander of all armies, and appoints all Marshals and other military advisors.
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2. House of Lords, which consists of all landed lords, is the legislative body. All passed bills by House of Lords become law automatically.  
High Chancellor (judge) is the law protector and enforces Constitution of Cathay and other laws passed by House of Lords.
 
Royal Treasurer (banker) is the head of Treasure Committee, which controls the collecting and disbursement of Cathay's treasury, and administers tax collection, food production, and trading throughout Cathay.
 
Royal Privy Council
 
Royal Privy Council is the throne's private advisory body, and consists of all landed lords and Royal Advisors.
 
  
House of Lords
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2.1. All levels of landed lords (including ruler, dukes, lords) are elected only once through public elections among all nobles of Cathay.  
House of Lords, which consists of all landed lords, is the legislative body and all passed bills by House of Lords become law automatically. House of Lords has the following rights:
 
  
legislate in all civil areas
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2.2. Each lord has one vote with equal weight. Any bill has to be submitted by a lord and pass simple majority in the vote in order to become law.  
approve budge plans and tax rates
 
set up or adjust the duchies
 
remove any lord or government officer convicted of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors
 
Lords and Feudal System
 
All levels of landed lords (including ruler, dukes, lords) are elected only once through public elections among all nobles of Cathay.
 
House of Lords has the right to set up and adjust the duchies and the ruler has the right to name such duchies.
 
Laws and Justice System
 
See Laws of Cathay for details
 
  
House of Lords, which consists of all landed lords, is the legislative body and all passed bills in House of Lords become law automatically.
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2.3. House of Lords has the right to set up and adjust the duchies and the ruler has the right to name such duchies.
House of Lords has the right to remove any lord or government officer convicted of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
 
Constitution of Cathay and other laws of Cathay are enforced by High Chancellor.
 
Military System
 
All royal armies of Cathay are funded by the throne and commanded by High Marshal.
 
High Marshal has the authority to design the composition of all armies and appoint all Marshals and Military Advisors.
 
War Council
 
War Council consists of Marshals, Army Sponsors, and Military Advisors.
 
  
Finance System
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2.4. House of Lords has the right to approve budge plans and tax rates.
Cathay's Central Treasury is funded by half of the throne's weekly income and other donations, and administrated by Treasury Committee. The funds are to be passed on to the successor in case of a change in office.
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Changes to all tax rates (regional, duke share, realm share) and officer salaries are determined by House of Lords, and enforced by High Chancellor.
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2.5. House of Lords has the right to remove any lord or government officer convicted of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
Royal Treasurer has the authority to appoint Treasury Advisors to Treasury Committee, which can disburse the funds at its sole disposal.
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Royal Treasurer shall keep the books and publish periodic reports to all nobles on gains and expenses.
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==Section III: Government==
Royal Treasurer shall publish periodic reports to all nobles on food production and transactions.
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3. Except ruler, government officers in Cathay are elected by all nobles of Cathay quarterly, and receive allowance for their services.
Treasury Committee
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Treasury Committee is headed by Royal Treasury. It consists of Royal Treasurer, all dukes, and Treasury Advisors.
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3.1. King/Queen (ruler) is the head of the state, and handles foreign affairs.
Treasury Committee receives funding requests from nobles, and disburses the funds at its disposal.
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Traditions and Councilorship
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3.2. High Marshal (general) is the chief commander of all armies, and appoints all Marshals and Military Advisors.
No one should possess more than one military ranks.
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Candidates for all positions should have actively served Cathay or her allies with proven loyalty.
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3.3. High Chancellor (judge) is the law protector and enforces Constitution of Cathay and other laws passed by House of Lords.
Candidates for councilorship should write an application to the council and obtain recommendations.
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Appointment for councilorship is based on contribution, participation, and seniority, and is not guaranteed.
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3.4. Royal Treasurer (banker) is the head of Treasure Committee, which controls the collecting and disbursement of Cathay's treasury, and administers tax collection, food production, and trading throughout Cathay.
Inactive Advisors will automatically retire after 30 days.
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==Section IV: Military System==
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4. All armies of Cathay are funded by Cathay's Central Treasury and commanded by High Marshal.
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4.1. High Marshal has the authority to design the composition of all armies and appoint all Marshals and Military Advisors.
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4.2. War Council consists of Marshals, Army Sponsors, and Military Advisors.
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==Section V: Finance System==
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5. Cathay's Central Treasury is funded by half of the throne's weekly income and other donations, and administrated by Treasury Committee. The funds are to be passed on to the successor in case of a change in office.
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5.1. Changes to all tax rates (regional, duke share, realm share) and officer salaries are determined by House of Lords, and enforced by High Chancellor.
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5.2. Royal Treasurer has the authority to appoint Treasury Advisors to Treasury Committee, which can disburse the funds at its sole disposal.
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5.3. Royal Treasurer shall keep the books and publish periodic reports to all nobles on gains and expenses.
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5.4. Royal Treasurer shall publish periodic reports to all nobles on food production and transactions.
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5.5. Treasury Committee is headed by Royal Treasurer. It consists of Royal Treasurer, all dukes, and Treasury Advisors. Treasury Committee receives funding requests from nobles, and disburses the funds at its disposal.

Latest revision as of 05:32, 10 August 2014

Title Constitution of Cathay
Realm Cathay
Proposed by Bofeng Liew
Pass date (unknown)



This version of Constitution was voted down. This page is for reference purposes.

Section I: Ruler's Divine Right

1. The Free Kingdom of Cathay is a Constitutional Monarchy. Ruler of Cathay is the Child of Heaven and his or her divine right to rule comes from the Mandate of Heaven. Such right is subject to no earthly authority, but may be withdrawn from a despotic ruler.

1.1. Royal Privy Council is the throne's private advisory body, and consists of all landed lords and Royal Advisors.

Section II: Legislative Body

2. House of Lords, which consists of all landed lords, is the legislative body. All passed bills by House of Lords become law automatically.

2.1. All levels of landed lords (including ruler, dukes, lords) are elected only once through public elections among all nobles of Cathay.

2.2. Each lord has one vote with equal weight. Any bill has to be submitted by a lord and pass simple majority in the vote in order to become law.

2.3. House of Lords has the right to set up and adjust the duchies and the ruler has the right to name such duchies.

2.4. House of Lords has the right to approve budge plans and tax rates.

2.5. House of Lords has the right to remove any lord or government officer convicted of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.

Section III: Government

3. Except ruler, government officers in Cathay are elected by all nobles of Cathay quarterly, and receive allowance for their services.

3.1. King/Queen (ruler) is the head of the state, and handles foreign affairs.

3.2. High Marshal (general) is the chief commander of all armies, and appoints all Marshals and Military Advisors.

3.3. High Chancellor (judge) is the law protector and enforces Constitution of Cathay and other laws passed by House of Lords.

3.4. Royal Treasurer (banker) is the head of Treasure Committee, which controls the collecting and disbursement of Cathay's treasury, and administers tax collection, food production, and trading throughout Cathay.

Section IV: Military System

4. All armies of Cathay are funded by Cathay's Central Treasury and commanded by High Marshal.

4.1. High Marshal has the authority to design the composition of all armies and appoint all Marshals and Military Advisors.

4.2. War Council consists of Marshals, Army Sponsors, and Military Advisors.

Section V: Finance System

5. Cathay's Central Treasury is funded by half of the throne's weekly income and other donations, and administrated by Treasury Committee. The funds are to be passed on to the successor in case of a change in office.

5.1. Changes to all tax rates (regional, duke share, realm share) and officer salaries are determined by House of Lords, and enforced by High Chancellor.

5.2. Royal Treasurer has the authority to appoint Treasury Advisors to Treasury Committee, which can disburse the funds at its sole disposal.

5.3. Royal Treasurer shall keep the books and publish periodic reports to all nobles on gains and expenses.

5.4. Royal Treasurer shall publish periodic reports to all nobles on food production and transactions.

5.5. Treasury Committee is headed by Royal Treasurer. It consists of Royal Treasurer, all dukes, and Treasury Advisors. Treasury Committee receives funding requests from nobles, and disburses the funds at its disposal.