PART 1 - The Constitution of the Nation
Preamble
We the People of (here, you will use the name of your nation - from here on I will use the word Nation), in order to form a more perfect Nation, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common Defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution.Article I - The Legislative Branch
Section 1 - The LegislatureAll legislative powers granted under this Constitution shall be vested in a National Parliament of the people. The Parliament shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives.
Section 2 - The House of Representatives
Clause 1. The House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen every 2 years by the People of each District (here, you will use the largest division within your country, for example, state, county, district - from here on I will use the word District). The people authorized to vote shall have the following qualifications : be 18 years of age, be a resident of the District, and be registered in a votation eligibility registry of the District at least 3 weeks prior to the election.
Clause 2. No Person shall be elected as a Representative unless : (s)he is at least 21 years of age, has been a citizen of the Nation for the past 5 years, and is, when elected, a resident of the District in which (s)he is elected.
Clause 3. Each Representative shall have one vote.
Clause 4. Representatives shall be apportioned among the several Districts according to their respective populations, counting the whole number of persons in each District. But when the right to vote at any election is abridged or denied to any of the inhabitants of that District who meet the tests of 18 years of age and national citizenship, then the apportionment shall be reduced in the proportion which the number of such citizens shall bear to the whole number of citizens 18 years of age or older in such District.
Clause 5. The census for each District shall be made within 2 years after the first meeting of the National Parliament, and once in every subsequent 10 year period thereafter, in such manner as the Parliament shall direct by law. The number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every 50,000, but each District shall have at least one Representative. Until such census is made, each District shall be entitled to 2 Representatives chosen by vote of the eligible voters of the District.
Clause 6. When vacancies occur in the Representation from any District, the Executive Authority of the District shall make an appointment to fill such vacancies, naming a person to serve until the next regular election.
Clause 7. The House of Representatives shall choose its Speaker and other Officers.
Clause 8. The House of Representatives shall have the sole Power of calling for an action of impeachment.
Section 3 - The SenateClause 5. The census for each District shall be made within 2 years after the first meeting of the National Parliament, and once in every subsequent 10 year period thereafter, in such manner as the Parliament shall direct by law. The number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every 50,000, but each District shall have at least one Representative. Until such census is made, each District shall be entitled to 2 Representatives chosen by vote of the eligible voters of the District.
Clause 6. When vacancies occur in the Representation from any District, the Executive Authority of the District shall make an appointment to fill such vacancies, naming a person to serve until the next regular election.
Clause 7. The House of Representatives shall choose its Speaker and other Officers.
Clause 8. The House of Representatives shall have the sole Power of calling for an action of impeachment.
Clause 1. The National Senate shall be composed of 2 Senators from each District, elected by the people thereof, for6 years. The eligible voters in each District voting for Senators shall have the same qualifications as those set forth in Section2, Clause 1.
Clause 2. Each Senator shall have one vote.
Clause 3. When vacancies occur in the representation of any District in the Senate, the executive authority of such District shall make an appointment to fill such vacancies, naming a person to serve until the next regular election. Alternatively, the legislature of any District may enact regulations to empower the Executive Authority to make temporary appointments until the people fill such vacancies by a special election of the voters of the District.
Clause 4. Immediately after they have assembled after the first election, the Senators shall be divided as equally as is possible into 3 Classes. The seats of the Senators of the first Class shall be vacated at the expiration of the second year, of the second Class at the expiration of the fourth year, and of the third Class at the expiration of the sixth year, so that one-third of the Senate is elected every second year.
Clause 5. No person shall be a Senator unless (s)he is at least 25 years of age, has been a citizen of the Nation for at least 9 years, and who shall, when elected, be a resident of the District in which (s)he is elected.
Clause 6. The Vice President of the Nation shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no vote, unless required to break a tie when the Senate is equally divided in a vote.
Clause 7. The Senate shall choose its other officers, and also a President pro tempore, to serve in the absence of the Vice President, or when the Vice President shall be required to exercise the Office of President of the Nation.
Clause 8. The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments called for by the House of Representatives. When sitting for that purpose, they shall take a judicial oath or affirmation. When the President of the Nation is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside: and no person shall be convicted without the agreement of two thirds of the Senators present.
Clause 9. Judgment in cases of impeachment shall not extend beyond removal from office and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust or profit of the Nation: but the person convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment and punishment, according to law.
Clause 2. Each Senator shall have one vote.
Clause 3. When vacancies occur in the representation of any District in the Senate, the executive authority of such District shall make an appointment to fill such vacancies, naming a person to serve until the next regular election. Alternatively, the legislature of any District may enact regulations to empower the Executive Authority to make temporary appointments until the people fill such vacancies by a special election of the voters of the District.
Clause 4. Immediately after they have assembled after the first election, the Senators shall be divided as equally as is possible into 3 Classes. The seats of the Senators of the first Class shall be vacated at the expiration of the second year, of the second Class at the expiration of the fourth year, and of the third Class at the expiration of the sixth year, so that one-third of the Senate is elected every second year.
Clause 5. No person shall be a Senator unless (s)he is at least 25 years of age, has been a citizen of the Nation for at least 9 years, and who shall, when elected, be a resident of the District in which (s)he is elected.
Clause 6. The Vice President of the Nation shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no vote, unless required to break a tie when the Senate is equally divided in a vote.
Clause 7. The Senate shall choose its other officers, and also a President pro tempore, to serve in the absence of the Vice President, or when the Vice President shall be required to exercise the Office of President of the Nation.
Clause 8. The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments called for by the House of Representatives. When sitting for that purpose, they shall take a judicial oath or affirmation. When the President of the Nation is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside: and no person shall be convicted without the agreement of two thirds of the Senators present.
Clause 9. Judgment in cases of impeachment shall not extend beyond removal from office and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust or profit of the Nation: but the person convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment and punishment, according to law.
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