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| - This document decrees that citizens from Ukraine and Russia of like-minded ideals agree to chart a new course for themselves in an uncertain world. Upon completion of this document (2012) the Emirates of Arcturus declares it sovereignty from the aforementioned nations. Election Structure: Election Day is January 3 Presidential Elections occur every five years Parliamentary Elections occur every three years The Executive Branch will consist of the President, Vice President and the head of agencies that will be appointed by the President. Presidential candidates must meet the following qualifications in order to run for election: If an Arcturus natural-born citizen: --Must Be 30 years of age—Must have lived in Arcturus for 7 consecutive years prior to election If not an Arcturus natural-born citizen: --Must be 40 years of age—Must have lived in Arcturus for 17 consecutive years prior to election—Served in the Military or other government agency for more than 10 years. The President will be endowed with the authority to declare executive ordinances that can be instituted for 90 days. However, these ordinances will expire on the 91st day unless Parliament ratifies the ordinance. The President cannot reinitiate the ordinance or institute a similar ordinance after the 91st day. Ordinances that refer to a single issue cannot be stacked onto another in order to lengthen the duration of said ordinance. The President has the responsibility of representing the Arcturi people to the other leaders of the world. Therefore, he/she is giving the authority to construct treaties that must be ratified by Parliament. The President can serve a maximum of two *elected* terms (10 years) The President has command of the armed forces and is responsible for the defense of the Emirates at all cost. However, the power of the President does not entail sending the troops abroad as a pre-emptive strike. Disobeying this decree is a direct violation of this document and will lead to the Parliament taking harsh legal action against the President and his/her administration. On the creation of the government, Parliament will consist of 300 members. Elected from the provinces that make up Arcturus, *unlike the American Political System, gerrymandering is outlawed due to the high polarization that results from it. From this point forward, the provinces as dictated at the United Arcturi Convention of 2012 stands until a unanimous vote in Parliament decrees a new convention in regards to re-districting. The Court of Principles must verify all re-districting plans passed by the convention. Parliament reserves the power to pass laws that requires a simple majority 151 of the 300 members. Should the Parliament ever find itself in a position of 150-150, the Vice President has the deciding vote in any and all legislation. The President has the ability to veto any law unless it passed with a ¾ (225 out of 300) majority. Once vetoed, Parliament must pass the law with a ¾ majority in order to override the veto. The Court of Principles is the last stop for laws Parliament passed, they verify the constitutionality of said law. Members of Parliament are required to vote. Voting in absentia is not allowed. Qualifications to be a Member: --Must be 25 years of age—Must have lived in said province for 10 consecutive years—Must hold residence in said province for the duration of your term Parliament possesses the power to control the tax rate of Arcturus. This Constitution decrees that this power is extremely limited. Every citizen will pay a flat tax rate that is set by Parliament. Every business and corporation will pay a flat tax rate that is set by Parliament. No law setting a tax rate will allow for a “loophole” that allows a certain group of people to evade paying taxes. Evading taxation will result in a fine of 30% (if the current tax rate is above 30%, the fine will be the current tax rate plus 10%) of the evader’s net worth immediately and for the next 5 consecutive years, this persons tax rate will be increased 5%. Parliament is required by this document to institute policies that will remove the threat of a deficit. The Parliament must ensure that the government’s budget is in the green, i.e. no deficit, within 5 months of the election, otherwise the current members of Parliament are ineligible to run for this next election.
* Members of Parliament can only serve a maximum of 3 terms, each being 3 years each* The Court of Principles consists of 15 principles that ensure that the constitutionality of the government. The principles are appointed by the President and verified by the Parliament that serves for 30 years or until they: wish to step down or are unable to perform their duties. Qualifications to become a Principle—Must be a Judge—Must be a natural-born citizen 1. Arcturus citizens are ensured free speech, freedom of religion, freedom to petition, and freedom to vote. Free Speech covers all speech that Arcturi say. Harmful and Hateful speech are protected until it begins to infringe on other Arcturi rights. Once the speech infringes on someone’s rights, they can pursue legal actions against the offender. Freedom of Religion protects people’s right to worship any religion they so desire. Freedom to Petition covers the right of citizens to petition government or other organization in order to try a change something. Freedom to vote protects everyone’s right to vote. No matter your race, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, or economic standing your right to vote is completely protected. This right also covers the opposite, you have the right not to vote if you so choose. 2. Right to Marriage Act of 2012 This Act ensures that all citizens within the borders of Arcturus are assured the right to marry the one they love. A man marrying a man or a woman marrying a woman is now completely given all the rights of a heterosexual couple. Religious groups are still allowed to deny performing these marriages if it conflicts with their religious beliefs, however, they cannot deny couples the use of their churches, synagogues, mosques, or any other type of building that holds religious ceremonies. 3. Due Process Police forces must not perform an unnecessary search and seizure without first receiving a warrant from the local circuit court judge. Arcturi have the right to a trial by a jury of their peers and are protected from cruel and unusual punishment. Should the government ever seek to amend the Constitution, the Parliament must vote and achieve a seven-eighths (263 of 300) majority with the support of the provinces and the president and the Principles.
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