Irombrozia/Constitution

Synopsis

• Irombrozia is a constitutional monarchy which recognizes the authority of the King, yet also strives to garuntee certain rights, freedoms, and protections to its nobility. This constitution is flexible within reason, and is not yet ratified.

Estates

• Irombrozia is divided into four Estates, four class divisions. Theya re now listed and explained from lowest to highest.

First Estate

• The peasantry, non-nobles. No legislative role or responsibility, but encouraged to remain in close contact with local nobles, to make their demands heard. Has the special right to strike, or to declare independence. Led by the Third Estate and Fourth Estate. The First Estate shall bear the primary tax burden, due to being the primary working class, but are also entitled to being protected and fairly represented by the higher Estates.

Second Estate

• Very wealthy peasantry, noble bastards unclaimed by sires, bottom rung of nobility. Also known as the Questorship. Given little to no legislative role or responsibility, but important as a potent branch of the nation, and given great opportunity to rise up in the ranks. Led by the Royal Questor, a chosen agent of the Crown from among the members of the Second Estate. The Second Estate bears a tax responsibility of higher percentage than nobles, lower than the First Estate, but it is a small group in the first place, so provides a small amount of Irombrozia's income. This could be seen as a middle class, though there are few to no members of it.

Third Estate

• Average nobles, also known as the Assembly of the Crown. An important legislative body, and the majority of nobles in the realm. Led by the King and Grand Vizier. The Third Estate pays no taxes unless their assets exceed a certain value. The Third Estate, though, does owe military fealty and service at any time called up by the King or leige lords. Also, the Third Estate recieves gold from their leige lords.

Fourth Estate

• The landed nobles and council members, and other specially favored nobles. Important legislative body, led by the King. Also known as the Cabinet of the Crown. The Cabinet of the Crown has the same taxes as the Third Estate, but, if they are landed, must repay a certain portion to the national government and to their knights in return for such a high post, and also owe service to the nation.

Equestrian Nobility

• Composed of nobles who have taken the path of highest noble-warrior breeding (Cavalier), and/or frequently take to the battlefield with mounted units. A mark of prestige, members of this body shall have extra consideration in succession for Kingship or Queenship, or for any other position, especially military ones.

Diplomacy

• War- War cannot be declared except by vote of the Cabinet and the Assembly, unless the King chooses to exercise his Royal Right or make a pre-emptive strike, which can be later overturned.
• Peace, Neutrality, Alliance- Free to be negotiated solely by the King, but the King is strongly encouraged to keep the Cabinet and Assembly updated, and ask for their opinions and ideas.
• Hatred- Only by vote of the Cabinet and Assembly
• Federation- Only by vote of the Cabinet and consultation of the Assembly

Tax Law

• The choice of the Treasurer. But, if the Assembly so chooses, it may vote on a tax change. With a vote of over 60%, the Assembly may make any one change to the tax system, and this may be done as many times as necessary. The Treasurer is required to comply and, if he does not, shall be compelled by the Judge and King.

Judicial Practice

• See Irombrozia/Judicial Proceedings

Rights, Laws, and Priveliges

• See Irombrozia/Bill of Rights
• Any law within reason may be voted in by a 75% vote of either the Cabinet OR the Assembly.

Impeachment

• Any government officer may be compelled to step down by a 75% vote of the Assembly, AND a 2/3 vote by the nation on the whole, including the Questorship.

Voting

• When discussing voting, percentages shall be based upon a "of votes cast" basis. That is to say, one need not have 51% of all TLs to have a majority, merely 51% of all votes cast.

Elastic Clause

• Any item may be added or removed from this document before it is ratified. Once ratified, it may only be changed by majority vote of the assembly or cabinet.