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* 2. Every noble residing in Highmarch and sworn to it is a citizen. | * 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). | * 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 | + | * 4. The title of (Ruler) is to be elected every three months by the citizens 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 | + | * 5. The title of (Judge) is to be elected every month by the citizens 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 | + | * 6. The title of (Banker) is to be elected every month by the citizens 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 | + | * 7. The title of (General) is to be elected every month by the citizens 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. | * 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. | * 9. Any citizen elected to a Senior Position must step down from any other he previously held. | ||
* '''Chapter II: Administration''' | * '''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. | * 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 | + | * 11. Representatives shall be elected for life by the citizens 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 | * 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. | * 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. | * 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. | * 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 | + | * 16. The creation of a new duchy requires a 2/3 majority of the citizens 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 | + | * 17. If a duchy lacks a duke, a new one shall be chosen by the citizens 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 | + | * 18. A Liminal Duchy can be reformed as a Provincial Duchy by a 2/3 majority of the citizens 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. | * 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 | + | * 20. A duke can have his duchy renamed to his liking, within the reasonable of what one might expect of a territory 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. | * 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. | * 22. There may not be more than 3 Provincial Duchies. | ||
* '''Chapter III: Diplomacy''' | * '''Chapter III: Diplomacy''' | ||
| − | * 23. Any change in diplomatic relations requires a simple majority | + | * 23. Any change in diplomatic relations requires a simple majority of the citizens 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 | + | * 24. Any change to or from federation relations requires a 2/3 majority of the citizens 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''' | * '''Chapter IV: Legislation''' | ||
| − | * 25. Any laws on looting, duels, religions, and prisoner treatment can be created or amended by a simple majority of the | + | * 25. Any laws on looting, duels, religions, and prisoner treatment can be created or amended by a simple majority of the citizens 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 | + | * 26. Any laws not targeted by article 23, 24, or 25 require a simple majority of the citizens 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. | * 27. No law may contradict this constitution. | ||
* '''Chapter V: Constitutional Amendments''' | * '''Chapter V: Constitutional Amendments''' | ||
| − | * 28. Adopting, amending, or abolishing this Constitution requires a 2/3 majority | + | * 28. Adopting, amending, or abolishing this Constitution requires a 2/3 majority of the citizens 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%. |
Revision as of 03:27, 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 citizens 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 citizens 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 citizens 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 citizens 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 citizens 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 of the citizens 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 citizens 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 citizens 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 territory 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 of the citizens 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 of the citizens 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 citizens 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 citizens 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 of the citizens 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%.
