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Constitution of the Democratic State of Highmarch
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'''Constitution of the Democratic State of Highmarch'''
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* '''Chapter I: Governance'''
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Chapter I: Governance
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* 1. Highmarch is a Democracy and this is its Constitution.
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1. Highmarch is a Democracy and this is its Constitution.
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* 2. Every noble residing in Highmarch and sworn to it is a citizen.
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2. Every noble residing in Highmarch and sworn to it is a citizen.
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* 3. The Realm Council is made up of four titles: (Ruler), (Judge), (Banker), and (General).
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3. The Realm Council is made up of four titles: (Ruler), (Judge), (Banker), and (General).
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* 4. The title of (Ruler) is to be elected every three months by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 5 day referendum.
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4. The title of (Ruler) is to be elected every three months by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 5 day referendum.
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* 5. The title of (Judge) is to be elected every month by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 5 day referendum.
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5. The title of (Judge) is to be elected every month by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 5 day referendum.
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* 6. The title of (Banker) is to be elected every month by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 5 day referendum.
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6. The title of (Banker) is to be elected every month by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 5 day referendum.
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* 7. The title of (General) is to be elected every month by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 5 day referendum.
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7. The title of (General) is to be elected every month by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 5 day referendum.
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* 8. Senior Positions are defined as being all four Realm Council positions in addition to all those holding a ducal title.
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8. Senior Positions are defined as being all four Realm Council positions in addition to all those holding a ducal title.
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* 9. Any citizen elected to a Senior Position must step down from any other he previously held.
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9. Any citizen elected to a Senior Position must step down from any other he previously held.
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* '''Chapter II: Administration'''
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* 10. The lords of all regions shall be called Representatives, save for those of cities and strongholds, who shall be called Governors. They shall be collectively referred to as Representatives.
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Chapter II: Administration
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* 11. Representatives shall be elected for life by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 5 day referendum.
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10. The lords of all regions shall be called Representatives, save for those of cities and strongholds, who shall be called Governors. They shall be collectively referred to as Representatives.
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* 12. There shall be two forms of duchies: Provincial Duchies and Liminal Duchies
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11. Representatives shall be elected for life by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 5 day referendum.
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* 13. Any duchy that joins Highmarch from another realm shall be considered a Liminal Duchy.
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12. There shall be three forms of duchies: a Native Duchy, an Immigrant Duchy, and a Colonial Duchy.
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* 14. Any duchy that is formed for the specific purpose of creating a new realm shall be considered a Liminal Duchy.
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13. Any duchy that joins Highmarch from another realm shall be considered an Immigrant Duchy.
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* 15. Any other duchy that is formed, including the founding duchy of House Highmarch, shall be considered a Provincial Duchy.
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14. Any duchy that is formed for the specific purpose of ceding sovereignty over territory shall be considered a Colonial Duchy.
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* 16. The creation of a new duchy requires a 2/3 majority by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum.
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15. Any duchy that is formed for the administration of Highmarchian territories, including the founding duchy of House Highmarch, shall be considered a Native Duchy.
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* 17. If a duchy lacks a duke, a new one shall be chosen by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum.
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16. The creation of a new duchy requires a 2/3 majority by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum.
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* 18. A Liminal Duchy can be reformed as a Provincial Duchy by a 2/3 majority of the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum.
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17. If a duchy lacks a duke, a new one shall be chosen by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum.
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* 19. A Liminal Duchy must adopt a 35% or higher ducal tax rate.
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18. An Immigrant Duchy or Colonial Duchy can be reformed as a Native Duchy by a 2/3 majority by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum.
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* 20. A duke can have his duchy renamed to his liking, within the reasonable of what one might expect of a citizen of Highmarch, but must assume the costs of the procedure.
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19. An Immigrant Duchy must adopt a ducal tax share no lower than the highest Native Duchy tax rate and a Colonial Duchy must adopt a 50% ducal tax rate.
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* 21. The (Ruler) may abolish, at any time, a duchy that no longer has any territories.
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20. A duke can have his duchy renamed to his liking, within the reasonable of what one might expect of a citizen of Highmarch, but must assume the costs of the procedure.
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* 22. There may not be more than 3 Provincial Duchies.
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21. The (Ruler) may abolish, at any time, a duchy that no longer has any territories.
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* '''Chapter III: Diplomacy'''
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22. There may not be more than 3 Native Duchies.
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* 23. Any change in diplomatic relations requires a simple majority by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum, if the referendum is initiated by the (ruler). If it is initiated by anyone else, it requires a 2/3 majority.
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* 24. Any change to or from federation relations requires a 2/3 majority by the citizen of Highmarch and a 2/3 majority by the Provincial Dukes of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum, and a participation of at least 40%.
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Chapter III: Diplomacy
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* '''Chapter IV: Legislation'''
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23. Any change in diplomatic relations requires a simple majority by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum, if the referendum is initiated by the (ruler). If it is initiated by anyone else, it requires a 2/3 majority..
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* 25. Any laws on looting, duels, religions, and prisoner treatment can be created or amended by a simple majority of the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum, if the referendum is initiated by the (judge). If it is initiated by anyone else, it requires a 2/3 majority.
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24. Any change to federation relations requires a 2/3 majority by the citizen of Highmarch and a 2/3 majority by the Native Dukes of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum, and a participation of at least 40%.
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* 26. Any laws not targeted by article 23, 24, or 25 require a simple majority of the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum, if initiated by the (ruler) or a Provincial Duke. If it is initiated by anyone else, it requires a 2/3 majority.
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* 27. No law may contradict this constitution.
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Chapter IV: Legislation
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* '''Chapter V: Constitutional Amendments'''
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25. Any laws on looting, duels, religions, and prisoner treatment can be created or amended by a simple majority by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum, if the referendum is initiated by the (judge). If it is initiated by anyone else, it requires a 2/3 majority.
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* 28. Adopting, amending, or abolishing this Constitution requires a 2/3 majority by the citizen of Highmarch and a 2/3 majority by the Provincial Dukes of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum, and a participation of at least 40%.
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26. Any laws not targeted by article 23, 24, or 25 are the subject of a simple majority by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum, if initiated by the (ruler) or a Duke. If it is initiated by anyone else, it requires a 2/3 majority.
 
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27. No law may contradict this constitution.
 
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Chapter V: Constitutional Amendments
 
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28. Adopting, amending, or abolishing this Constitution requires a 2/3 majority by the citizen of Highmarch and a 2/3 majority by the Native Dukes of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum, and a participation of at least 40%.
 

Revision as of 03:18, 18 December 2017

Constitution of the Democratic State of Highmarch

  • Chapter I: Governance
  • 1. Highmarch is a Democracy and this is its Constitution.
  • 2. Every noble residing in Highmarch and sworn to it is a citizen.
  • 3. The Realm Council is made up of four titles: (Ruler), (Judge), (Banker), and (General).
  • 4. The title of (Ruler) is to be elected every three months by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 5 day referendum.
  • 5. The title of (Judge) is to be elected every month by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 5 day referendum.
  • 6. The title of (Banker) is to be elected every month by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 5 day referendum.
  • 7. The title of (General) is to be elected every month by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 5 day referendum.
  • 8. Senior Positions are defined as being all four Realm Council positions in addition to all those holding a ducal title.
  • 9. Any citizen elected to a Senior Position must step down from any other he previously held.
  • Chapter II: Administration
  • 10. The lords of all regions shall be called Representatives, save for those of cities and strongholds, who shall be called Governors. They shall be collectively referred to as Representatives.
  • 11. Representatives shall be elected for life by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 5 day referendum.
  • 12. There shall be two forms of duchies: Provincial Duchies and Liminal Duchies
  • 13. Any duchy that joins Highmarch from another realm shall be considered a Liminal Duchy.
  • 14. Any duchy that is formed for the specific purpose of creating a new realm shall be considered a Liminal Duchy.
  • 15. Any other duchy that is formed, including the founding duchy of House Highmarch, shall be considered a Provincial Duchy.
  • 16. The creation of a new duchy requires a 2/3 majority by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum.
  • 17. If a duchy lacks a duke, a new one shall be chosen by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum.
  • 18. A Liminal Duchy can be reformed as a Provincial Duchy by a 2/3 majority of the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum.
  • 19. A Liminal Duchy must adopt a 35% or higher ducal tax rate.
  • 20. A duke can have his duchy renamed to his liking, within the reasonable of what one might expect of a citizen of Highmarch, but must assume the costs of the procedure.
  • 21. The (Ruler) may abolish, at any time, a duchy that no longer has any territories.
  • 22. There may not be more than 3 Provincial Duchies.
  • Chapter III: Diplomacy
  • 23. Any change in diplomatic relations requires a simple majority by the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum, if the referendum is initiated by the (ruler). If it is initiated by anyone else, it requires a 2/3 majority.
  • 24. Any change to or from federation relations requires a 2/3 majority by the citizen of Highmarch and a 2/3 majority by the Provincial Dukes of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum, and a participation of at least 40%.
  • Chapter IV: Legislation
  • 25. Any laws on looting, duels, religions, and prisoner treatment can be created or amended by a simple majority of the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum, if the referendum is initiated by the (judge). If it is initiated by anyone else, it requires a 2/3 majority.
  • 26. Any laws not targeted by article 23, 24, or 25 require a simple majority of the citizen of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum, if initiated by the (ruler) or a Provincial Duke. If it is initiated by anyone else, it requires a 2/3 majority.
  • 27. No law may contradict this constitution.
  • Chapter V: Constitutional Amendments
  • 28. Adopting, amending, or abolishing this Constitution requires a 2/3 majority by the citizen of Highmarch and a 2/3 majority by the Provincial Dukes of Highmarch, each vote weighing the same in a 7 day referendum, and a participation of at least 40%.
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