Barca/Constitution

Currently still a draft.

Article I: The Republican System

A. The Republic of Barca was founded as a republic and should remain a republic.

B. The Republic is governed by the Senate, as defined in Art. II.

C-1. The Republic her Magistracy consists of a Ruler (Suffete), Judge (Lord/Lady Justice), General (Boetarch) and Banker (Grand Rab).

C-2. The Magistracy is elected annually ^[1].

C-3. The nobility of Barca has the right to vote for the Magistracy. All votes are equal.

D. The Suffete is the head of the Republic, the leader and the voice of the Senate and responsible for the diplomacy of the Republic.

Article II: The Senate

A. The Senate, lead by the Suffete, is the ruling class of the Republic of Barca.

B. The Senate is the Legislative authority of the Republic.

C. The Senate consists of the four Magistrates, the Duke(s) and local Lords/Senators, to be named Senators.

D. Each Senator has one vote. All votes are equal.

E. The Magistracy execute the will of the Senate on a national and international level.

F. The Duke(s) and local Lords/Senators execute the will of the Senate on a regional level.

G. The Senate is responsible for controlling the execution of their decrees.

H-1. Dukes and local Lords/Senators are elected for life.

H-2. However, losing your title, due to any possible cause, does not automatically extend you the right to that title in the future.

I. The nobility of Barca has the right to vote for local Lords/Senators. All votes are equal.

J. The Senate has the right to vote for Dukes, and overwrite Art. II, Sect. I by voting for a local Lord/Senator if the election is too important, to be defined by the Senate.

Article III: The Consilium Militaris

A. The Consilium Militaris is the military council of the Republic, and the advisory council of the Boetarch.

B. The council consists of the Suffete, Boetarch, all army sponsors, marshals and vice-marshal, and advisors of the Boetarch.

C. The council is responsible for advising the Boetarch, and enforcing the military hierachy.

D. The Boeatch is responsible for the defense of our Republic by commanding our military.

E. The Senate has the right to protest the actions of the Boetarch, but does not decide the course of action in military affairs.

Article IV: The Judicature

A. The Lord/Lady Justice is responsible for enforcing the law in the Republic.

B. The legislation is constructed by the Senate. New laws require a majority support within the Senate.

C. Modifications to the constitution require a 2/3 support within the Senate.

Article V: Trade & Food distribution

A. All local Lords/Senators are responsible for feeding their citizens.

B-1. All Dukes have the exclusive right to buy food from their Duchy.

B-2. If a local Lord/Senator want to sell his food to another Duke or realm, they need the permission of their Duke.

C-1. The Duke has the right to export the food, however is not allowed to sell it for more than 45% profit.

C-2. The Duke has the right to import food at any prize.

D-1. The Grand Rab must always be notified of the import and export of food.

D-2. If nessecary, the Grand Rab has the responsibility to mediate between the supplier and the buyer, be it national or international.

Article VI: Religion & Culture

A. The Republic of Barca values the freedom of religion, and any noble is free to adhere to any faith that has not been banned by the Senate.

B. Preaching and construction rights for religions are regulated by the Senate.

C-1. Religious and cultural buildings, such as temples and guildhouses, are protected by the Republic.

C-2. A local Lord/Senator needs permission of the Senate to close the religious our cultural building.

References

1. Out-of-Character: Equivalent to three months in real life.

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