Real42
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PARLIAMENT VOTE: 5-0-0
1 - Short Title and Enactment
(1) This Act may be cited as the ‘Constitution Reconciliation Act.'
(2) This Act may be numbered as P.B.00-013.
(3) This Act shall be enacted immediately upon its signage.
(4) This Act has been authored by Deputy Prime Minister TheReal42Person.
(5) This Act has been co-sponsored by Prime Minister casualgreyknight.
2 - Reasons
(1) A number of significant and minor errors with the Constitution have been discovered.
(2) After discussions with players, the Parliament needs significant reform.
(3) To clarify Ministerial powers and selection.
(4) To fix the courts.
(5) To clarify royal assent.
(6) To clarify which rights citizens are entitled to and which rights all players are entitled to.
(7) To fix numbering errors.
(8) To fix the definition of a supermajority.
3 - Section 2 “Role of Parliament” shall be amended as follows:
(1) In the spoiler, titled “Roles of Parliament”, the dot-bulleted list shall be changed to a numbered list.
4 - Section 4 “Speaker of Parliament” shall be amended as follows:
‘The Parliament elects a Member of Parliament to be presiding officer of the parliamentary chamber, who is a the sole Legislative Officer, and who has the following responsibilities and powers:’
5 - Section 5 “Electoral Terms” shall be amended as follows:
‘1. Minimum Seats. The Parliament will have no fewer than nine twelve seats, including one seat allocated to the Speaker of Parliament.
2. Representation Ratio. One seat in Parliament is allocated for up to twenty fifteen players each.
3. Adjusting Seats. The number of seats will be amended based on the number of active players, following the rule of one seat per twenty fifteen active players, but no fewer than nine twelve. The number of unique players is determined based on the date that the election was called.’
6 - Section 8 “Election of the Prime Minister” shall be amended as follows:
‘The Prime Minister is the leader of the party or coalition that wins the majority of seats in the Parliament after a general election. The Prime Minister is typically the party leader with the support of the majority of MPs in the Parliament.
The Prime Minister is the party leader that commands the confidence of the Parliament. This can either occur through a ruling majority party in the Parliament or as a result of a coalition of parties to form a minority government.
The Parliament shall also elect a Deputy Prime Minister, who will act as Prime Minister in the event of the Prime Minister's absence.
In the proposal to form the Government, a Deputy Prime Minister, who will act as Prime Minister in the event of the Prime Minister’s absence, shall be appointed.’
7 - Section 9 “Cabinet” shall be amended as follows:
‘6. Budget and Resource Allocation: Manages the national budget and allocates resources for public sector programs.’
8 - Section 10 “Ministers” shall be amended as follows:
‘A Minister is a Member of Parliament who is appointed by the Prime Minister, through a government proposal, to lead a specific government ministry portfolio. A Minister is responsible for implementing policies, managing public services, and making decisions within their delegated areas of responsibility.’
‘2. Legislative Power: Ministers can propose, introduce, and advocate for legislation related to their portfolio in Parliament.
3. Regulatory Power: Ministers can issue regulations and rules within their areas of responsibility, enabling the effective implementation of laws.
4. Budget Control: Ministers have the power to allocate resources and manage the budgets appropriated for their respective government ministries.
5. Appointment Employment Power: Ministers have the authority to appoint officials within their ministry.
6. Decision-Making Authority: Ministers can make policy decisions, issue directives, and take action within their ministry to address national issues.
7. Public Representation: Ministers hold the power to represent the government in public, in Parliament, and in discussions with the stakeholders, media, and the public.’
9 - Section 11 “Opposition” shall be amended as follows:
‘The Leader of the Opposition is typically the head of the largest party in the Opposition and is considered the alternative Prime Minister. The Opposition also has its own shadow Cabinet, consisting of members who mirror the government's Cabinet and offer counter-policies and proposals.’
10 - Part III “The Judiciary” shall be amended as follows:
‘14. Judicial Power
Judicial power is vested in the courts, consisting of the High Court Chancery and the Magistrates Court. These institutions interpret the law as written by the legislature and administered by the Executive.
15. High Court The Chancery
The High Court Chancery is the highest court of the nation, with exclusive jurisdiction over constitutional questions, including the interpretation and application of the Constitution, as well as disputed returns arising from elections, including challenges to election results and qualifications of elected members of Parliament.
The High Court Chancery has appellate jurisdiction over all other matters from lower courts the Magistrates Court.
16. Magistrates Court
The Magistrates Court shall have jurisdiction over all criminal and civil matters, except those explicitly reserved for the High Court Chancery by this Constitution or other specific laws. All cases shall initially be heard in the Magistrates Court, unless otherwise specified by law or granted special leave by the High Court Chancery.
17. Judicial Officers
Judicial Officers of the High Court Chancery and Magistrates shall serve for life, subject to removal by Parliament through impeachment.
11 - Section 19 “The Monarch” shall be amended as follows:
‘2. Royal Assent. Granting royal assent to bills passed by Parliament, allowing them to become law.
3. Appointments. Formally Ceremonially appointing the Prime Minister, Cabinet members, and other officials as recommended by Parliament.
6. Parliamentary Powers. Dissolving the Parliament on the advice and consent of the Prime Minister and issuing Electoral Writs to the electoral authority.’
12 - Section 22 “Rights & Freedoms” shall be amended as follows:
‘The following rights and freedoms are guaranteed as stated, subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law that are justified in a free and democratic society:
1. Every citizen has the right to participate in and run for office.
2. Every citizen has the right to vote in elections and referendums provided the player meets the activity citizenship requirements set by law.
3. Every citizen has the right to secret ballot in elections and referendums.
4. Every player has the right to appeal a charge made against them.
5. No citizen player can be made to produce self-incriminating evidence in a court of law, parliamentary hearing, subpoena, or impeachment trial.
6. Every player has freedom of political communication, press, and media.
7. Every player has the right to a speedy and fair trial presided over by an impartial Judicial Officer and to be informed of the nature of the charges brought against them.
8. Every player has the right to peacefully assemble.
9. Every player has freedom of association.
10. Every citizen player is equal before and under the law.
11. Every citizen player has the right to life, liberty, and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof.
12. Every citizen player has the right to be secure against unreasonable search and seizure.
13. Every citizen player has the right to be informed of the reason for a subpoena, detention, charge, or arrest made against them.’
13 - The following parts shall be renumbered:
‘PART V VI - CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
PART VI VII - STAFF RELATIONSHIP WITH GOVERNMENT
PART VII VIII - DEFINING KEY TERMS’
14 - Section 29 “Supermajority” shall be amended as follows:
‘A vote of more greater than or equal to 2/3.’
1 - Short Title and Enactment
(1) This Act may be cited as the ‘Constitution Reconciliation Act.'
(2) This Act may be numbered as P.B.00-013.
(3) This Act shall be enacted immediately upon its signage.
(4) This Act has been authored by Deputy Prime Minister TheReal42Person.
(5) This Act has been co-sponsored by Prime Minister casualgreyknight.
2 - Reasons
(1) A number of significant and minor errors with the Constitution have been discovered.
(2) After discussions with players, the Parliament needs significant reform.
(3) To clarify Ministerial powers and selection.
(4) To fix the courts.
(5) To clarify royal assent.
(6) To clarify which rights citizens are entitled to and which rights all players are entitled to.
(7) To fix numbering errors.
(8) To fix the definition of a supermajority.
3 - Section 2 “Role of Parliament” shall be amended as follows:
(1) In the spoiler, titled “Roles of Parliament”, the dot-bulleted list shall be changed to a numbered list.
4 - Section 4 “Speaker of Parliament” shall be amended as follows:
‘The Parliament elects a Member of Parliament to be presiding officer of the parliamentary chamber, who is a the sole Legislative Officer, and who has the following responsibilities and powers:’
5 - Section 5 “Electoral Terms” shall be amended as follows:
‘1. Minimum Seats. The Parliament will have no fewer than nine twelve seats, including one seat allocated to the Speaker of Parliament.
2. Representation Ratio. One seat in Parliament is allocated for up to twenty fifteen players each.
3. Adjusting Seats. The number of seats will be amended based on the number of active players, following the rule of one seat per twenty fifteen active players, but no fewer than nine twelve. The number of unique players is determined based on the date that the election was called.’
6 - Section 8 “Election of the Prime Minister” shall be amended as follows:
‘The Prime Minister is the leader of the party or coalition that wins the majority of seats in the Parliament after a general election. The Prime Minister is typically the party leader with the support of the majority of MPs in the Parliament.
The Prime Minister is the party leader that commands the confidence of the Parliament. This can either occur through a ruling majority party in the Parliament or as a result of a coalition of parties to form a minority government.
The Parliament shall also elect a Deputy Prime Minister, who will act as Prime Minister in the event of the Prime Minister's absence.
In the proposal to form the Government, a Deputy Prime Minister, who will act as Prime Minister in the event of the Prime Minister’s absence, shall be appointed.’
7 - Section 9 “Cabinet” shall be amended as follows:
‘6. Budget and Resource Allocation: Manages the national budget and allocates resources for public sector programs.’
8 - Section 10 “Ministers” shall be amended as follows:
‘A Minister is a Member of Parliament who is appointed by the Prime Minister, through a government proposal, to lead a specific government ministry portfolio. A Minister is responsible for implementing policies, managing public services, and making decisions within their delegated areas of responsibility.’
‘2. Legislative Power: Ministers can propose, introduce, and advocate for legislation related to their portfolio in Parliament.
3. Regulatory Power: Ministers can issue regulations and rules within their areas of responsibility, enabling the effective implementation of laws.
4. Budget Control: Ministers have the power to allocate resources and manage the budgets appropriated for their respective government ministries.
5. Appointment Employment Power: Ministers have the authority to appoint officials within their ministry.
6. Decision-Making Authority: Ministers can make policy decisions, issue directives, and take action within their ministry to address national issues.
7. Public Representation: Ministers hold the power to represent the government in public, in Parliament, and in discussions with the stakeholders, media, and the public.’
9 - Section 11 “Opposition” shall be amended as follows:
‘The Leader of the Opposition is typically the head of the largest party in the Opposition and is considered the alternative Prime Minister. The Opposition also has its own shadow Cabinet, consisting of members who mirror the government's Cabinet and offer counter-policies and proposals.’
10 - Part III “The Judiciary” shall be amended as follows:
‘14. Judicial Power
Judicial power is vested in the courts, consisting of the High Court Chancery and the Magistrates Court. These institutions interpret the law as written by the legislature and administered by the Executive.
15. High Court The Chancery
The High Court Chancery is the highest court of the nation, with exclusive jurisdiction over constitutional questions, including the interpretation and application of the Constitution, as well as disputed returns arising from elections, including challenges to election results and qualifications of elected members of Parliament.
The High Court Chancery has appellate jurisdiction over all other matters from lower courts the Magistrates Court.
16. Magistrates Court
The Magistrates Court shall have jurisdiction over all criminal and civil matters, except those explicitly reserved for the High Court Chancery by this Constitution or other specific laws. All cases shall initially be heard in the Magistrates Court, unless otherwise specified by law or granted special leave by the High Court Chancery.
17. Judicial Officers
Judicial Officers of the High Court Chancery and Magistrates shall serve for life, subject to removal by Parliament through impeachment.
- High Court Chancery Appointments. The Prime Minister, with consent of the Parliament, shall appoint justices three Chancellors, including a High Chancellor, to the High Court Chancery.
- Magistrates Court Appointments. The Chief Justice High Chancellor shall appoint up to three Magistrates to the Magistrates Court.
- Lower Magistrates Court Cases. Judicial Officers of a higher court the Chancery can hear cases in a lower court the Magistrates Court.’
11 - Section 19 “The Monarch” shall be amended as follows:
‘2. Royal Assent. Granting royal assent to bills passed by Parliament, allowing them to become law.
3. Appointments. Formally Ceremonially appointing the Prime Minister, Cabinet members, and other officials as recommended by Parliament.
6. Parliamentary Powers. Dissolving the Parliament on the advice and consent of the Prime Minister and issuing Electoral Writs to the electoral authority.’
12 - Section 22 “Rights & Freedoms” shall be amended as follows:
‘The following rights and freedoms are guaranteed as stated, subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law that are justified in a free and democratic society:
1. Every citizen has the right to participate in and run for office.
2. Every citizen has the right to vote in elections and referendums provided the player meets the activity citizenship requirements set by law.
3. Every citizen has the right to secret ballot in elections and referendums.
4. Every player has the right to appeal a charge made against them.
5. No citizen player can be made to produce self-incriminating evidence in a court of law, parliamentary hearing, subpoena, or impeachment trial.
6. Every player has freedom of political communication, press, and media.
7. Every player has the right to a speedy and fair trial presided over by an impartial Judicial Officer and to be informed of the nature of the charges brought against them.
8. Every player has the right to peacefully assemble.
9. Every player has freedom of association.
10. Every citizen player is equal before and under the law.
11. Every citizen player has the right to life, liberty, and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof.
12. Every citizen player has the right to be secure against unreasonable search and seizure.
13. Every citizen player has the right to be informed of the reason for a subpoena, detention, charge, or arrest made against them.’
13 - The following parts shall be renumbered:
‘PART V VI - CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
PART VI VII - STAFF RELATIONSHIP WITH GOVERNMENT
PART VII VIII - DEFINING KEY TERMS’
14 - Section 29 “Supermajority” shall be amended as follows:
‘A vote of more greater than or equal to 2/3.’
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