Cathay/Constitution of Cathay
Title | (unknown) |
Realm | Cathay |
Proposed by | Bofeng Liew |
Pass date | (unknown) |
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 Such right is subject to no earthly authority, but may be withdrawn from a despotic ruler.
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.
Government 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. High Marshal (general) is the chief commander of all armies, and appoints all Marshals and other military advisors. 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 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 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. 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 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. Changes to all tax rates (regional, duke share, realm share) and officer salaries are determined by House of Lords, and enforced by High Chancellor. Royal Treasurer has the authority to appoint Treasury Advisors to Treasury Committee, which can disburse the funds at its sole disposal. Royal Treasurer shall keep the books and publish periodic reports to all nobles on gains and expenses. Royal Treasurer shall publish periodic reports to all nobles on food production and transactions. Treasury Committee Treasury Committee is headed by Royal Treasury. It consists of Royal Treasurer, all dukes, and Treasury Advisors. Treasury Committee receives funding requests from nobles, and disburses the funds at its disposal. Traditions and Councilorship No one should possess more than one military ranks. Candidates for all positions should have actively served Cathay or her allies with proven loyalty. Candidates for councilorship should write an application to the council and obtain recommendations. Appointment for councilorship is based on contribution, participation, and seniority, and is not guaranteed. Inactive Advisors will automatically retire after 30 days.