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The People of the United Republic of Rorian States, do hereby accept this constitution as our ruling in order to preserve the Liberty, Safety, and Glory of our nation: Article I Section 1.1 - At the commencement of Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided and the establishment of the United Republic of Rorian States, the Supreme Consul title shall reside in Senator Terrin Alexander Crais. Therefore, Aeryn Erire-Crais shall hold the position of Queen and Sovereign of the United Republic. Section 1.2 - The Supreme Consul of the United Republic shall be chosen by a majority vote among all URRS states immediately following the death, removal, or resignation of the former Supreme Consul. Such an election will also occur one month before the end of a Supreme Consul’s term. Section 1.3 - The Supreme Consul shall choose the Queen of the United Republic. Should the Supreme Consul chosen be of the female gender, then her husband shall assume the title of “Lord.” Neither Queen nor Lord is required, and if neither exists, then the Supreme Consul shall assume both roles. Section 1.4 - The Supreme Consul shall hold supreme executive power, restrained only by this constitution, the United Republic Code of Laws, and by the desires of the United Senate and the people. His term may last two years, and he may run for a second term. The number of terms one individual may serve is two. Section 1.5 - The Supreme Consul shall hold the ability to form alliances, economic or militaristic, and appoint ambassadors and diplomats needed to support each alliance. The Supreme Consul may also decide to fund the establishment of an embassy in allied cities. The Supreme Consul may decide to eliminate any of these alliances. Section 1.6 - The Supreme Consul shall be Commander in Chief of the Rorian Defense Force, and may select a Chief General upon his election. Section 1.7 - The Supreme Consul may declare war on cities or player alliances, but may not issue an involuntary draft for any reason. Section 1.8 - The Supreme Consul may raise and support armies, aquatic navies, and starfleets to better support the Rorian Defense Force. Section 1.9 - The Supreme Consul shall hold the power to sign and create treaties, and see to it that their terms are carried out by each party. Section 1.10 - The Supreme Consul, upon his election, may choose five members for the Royal Council. The Queen or Lord of the United Republic and one leader from each of the URRS States will also be part of this committee. Section 1.11 - The Queen or Lord shall act as the head of the Royal Council committee. Section 1.12 - The Royal Consuls shall enforce the Supreme Consul’s ruling throughout both the state and foreign nations and act as the advisors of the Supreme Consul. Section 1.13 - In the absence of the Supreme Consul, the Queen or Lord of the United Republic may fulfill the duties of the Supreme Consul, keeping in mind she must still continue to perform the duties, if any, that she was already assigned. Section 1.14 - Items discussed within the Royal Council are to be kept completely confidential, unless the Supreme Consul has given the Royal Consuls the ability to distribute items to the media. A breach in this confidentiality could result in the immediate termination of an individual’s position and the sentence of treason upon the perpetrator. The Royal Council may or may not work directly with the Elite Guard. Section 1.15 - The Supreme Consul shall be given direct power over the Elite Guard and may select a director for this organization upon his election. Section 1.16 - The Elite Guard shall be used by the Supreme Consul for the purposes of espionage, intelligence gathering, protective services, and any other services that the Supreme Consul deems necessary or Constitutional. Section 1.17 - All information contained within the Elite Guard is to be strictly confidential until released by the Supreme Consul himself. A breach in this confidentiality could result in the immediate termination of an individual’s position and the sentence of treason upon the perpetrator. Section 1.18 - The Supreme Consul, upon his election, shall select a Speaker of the House for the United Senate. Section 1.19 - The Supreme Consul may be removed from his position by a vote in the United Senate (see section 2.10) Section 1.20 - The Supreme Consul may pardon the sentence of any individual under United Republic control. Section 1.21 - Upon the death of the Supreme Consul, the Queen or Lord may assume control for the remainder of the two-year term. Section 1.22 - Upon the resignation or removal of the former Supreme Consul, the Queen or Lord, Royal Consuls, Speaker of the House, Director of the Elite Guard, and all Senators are also removed. Section 1.23 - The Supreme Consul shall not be removed until after the election of a new Supreme Consul.
Article II Section 2.1 - The United Senate shall be the lawmaking body of the United Republic of Rorian States. Section 2.2 - Upon the election of a new Supreme Consul, a new set of Senators will be elected. Section 2.3 - Each of the United Republic States will receive representation in the Senate. The Supreme Consul, based on the size of that state’s population, will determine amount of representation. Section 2.4 - Once a month, Senators will meet along with the Supreme Consul, Queen or Lord, and Speaker of the House for a Senate Hearing. Section 2.5 - In a Senate Hearing, it shall be the job of the Speaker of the House to see to it that all members understand the hearing and that order is maintained. The Speaker will also address the necessary topics and hold a vote with twice the voting power as a Senator. In a General Election, however, the Speaker will have a single vote, as will all citizens. Section 2.6 - When two-thirds of the United Senate deem it necessary, amendments may be proposed for this constitution. After the two-thirds majority vote, the Senate may pass the proposed amendment onto the Supreme Consul, who, being of highest executive power, may veto or sign the ammendment. Section 2.7 - Senators may not pass any laws that would limit the power of the Supreme Consul without his absolute consent. Section 2.8 - During times of war, the Senate may vote the Supreme Consul absolute emergency powers by an absolute vote in the Senate. Section 2.9 - The Senate, acting on the desires of the people, may choose to remove the Supreme Consul from his position. A Senate meeting may be held, and the Supreme Consul may attend to defend himself. If the Senate reaches a majority vote supporting this move, then it must hold a General Election amongst the peoples. If the people reach a majority vote against the Supreme Consul, then elections for a new Supreme Consul may begin. Section 2.10 - A Senate terms lasts a year. Any individual may hold up to two terms as Senator. As the Supreme Consul nominates the position of Speaker of the House, such a term lasts two years and two terms may be served. Section 2.11 - The United Republic will give a given amount of money for each Senator’s services. This amount will depend on the number of Senate meetings a Senator attended. Section 2.12 - A Senator, prior to his absence from a Senate meeting, may select a substitute. The Senator’s payment for that meeting will be given to the Substitute Senator. Selecting a substitute will in no way effect the two senate terms that an individual might later or have previously obtained. A substitute is limited to one meeting. If a Senator is absent a second time, he must select another substitute. Section 2.13 - Should the Supreme Consul suspect foul play or corruption within the Senate, he may present his findings to the public, who may vote to remove any or all Senators in a General Election. Article III Section 3.1 - No military force shall be used against a United Republic citizen except during times of rebellion. Section 3.2 - The Supreme Consul, upon his election, may choose the Grand General. Section 3.3 - The Grand General shall act as head of the Rorian Defense Force (RDF) according to the Supreme Consul’s dictations and by actions he deems necessary or constitutional. Section 3.4 - No Rorian Defense Force actions may take place unless it has been ordered from the Grand General, the Supreme Consul, or the Queen or Lord. Section 3.5 - The Supreme Consul may declare a State of War in the event severe military force is needed. Article IV Section 4.1 - Every United Rorian citizen shall be entitled the natural rights of Life, Happiness, and Freedom, providing he does not obstruct these rights from others. Section 4.2 - No United Republic citizen shall be disriminated against based on their species, nationality, race, occupation, or religion. Section 4.3 - There shall be freedom of the press, providing that the press respects the need for some items to be kept confidential. Section 4.4 - In the interests of all members of the United Republic of Rorian States, the United Republic will not officially align with either the Galactic Empire or the Rebel Alliance in regards to the Galactic Civil War. Should the nation be attacked by either of these groups, or if it is in the interests of the people that a faction should be determined, alignment may be decided upon in the Senate. Article V Section 5.1 - Their common executive and legislative leadership, military force, and economic structure will unite the States of the United Republic. Section 5.2 - Each United Republic State will have the ability to design and control its own government and economy. In doing this, it must adhere to the following:
5.2.1 - The state will adhere to the laws
and conditions created by the United Senate and the Supreme Consul. Section 5.3 - Each State will not have the ability to support its own offensive military, but may hold security and defensive forces. The United Republic will control the offensive military powers. Permission must be granted from the Supreme Consul before a military force is construction. The Senate may decide on whether a state’s military force is too large for defensive purposes and may act upon their decision. Section 5.4 - The United Republic will hold the authority to station military forces in each state for defense and control. Section 5.5 - Any taxes set by a state’s administrator(s) will be divided according to the United Senate's dictations. A portion must be given to the United Republic.
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