DG4 Ruleset: Our Constitution

The Constitution
We, the people of Fanatika, in order to create an atmosphere of friendship and 
cooperation, establish this Constitution of our beloved country. We uphold the beliefs that 
each citizen must have a voice in the government and ruling of our country, that 
government itself is a construct of and servant to the people, that rules, regulations, and 
laws should be established to facilitate the active participation of the people and to make 
possible the dreams and desires of the Fanatiks.

A.  All Civfanatics Forum users who register in the Citizen Registry are citizens of 
Fanatika. Citizens have the right to assemble, the right to free movement, the right 
to free speech, the right to a fair trial, the right to representation, the right to 
demand satisfaction and the right to vote. 

B.  Governing rules shall consist of the Articles of the Constitution, the Code of Laws 
and the Code of Standards. No laws shall be passed that conflict with an article 
and no standards shall be used that conflict with a law or an article. 

C.  The government will consist of the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch and 
Judicial Branch. 

D.  The Executive Branch is headed by the President, who shall be the designated 
player of the game, and shall include a council of leaders, each of whom heads a 
department that is responsible for one major facet of the country. These 
departments are Domestic, Foreign, Military, Science, Culture and Trade. Each of 
these departments will be generally responsible for the items found under the 
respective Advisor in the Civilization III game and esoteric aspects that fall under 
their department name. 

E.   The Legislative Branch will be formed of two houses. The Senate will be formed 
of the Provincial Governors, each of whom are responsible for the care, 
management and use of the cities and lands of a province in addition to legislative 
responsibilities. The Congress will be formed of the entirety of the citizenry. 

F.   The Judicial Branch will be formed of three leaders, one who is tasked with 
upholding the laws (Judge Advocate), one who is tasked with defending the 
citizenry (Public Defendant) and headed by the Chief Justice, who will have the 
power and authority of both lower offices. 

G.  All offices will be filled via election with terms lasting one calendar month. 

H.  No person shall hold multiple positions of leadership (President, Department 
Leader, Judiciary, Provincial Governor) simultaneously. 

I.    The average of the number of votes cast in each of the most recent contested 
elections shall constitute an active census of citizens. The highest vote total of 
these elections shall constitute a full census (the Congress). A majority of the 
Congress shall be required to amend the Constitution. A 2/3 majority of the Senate 
shall be required to ratify said amendment. 

J.    Elected officials must plan and act according to the will of the people. 

K.  Game actions will be played out during a public turn chat. 

L.   The constitution, laws and standards of Fanatika can never be contrary to the rules 
and regulations of the Civfanatics forums. Moderators may veto any such 
constitutional amendments, laws or standards.

The Constitution(DemoGame 3)

We, the people of Fanatica, in order to create an atmosphere of friendship and 
cooperation, establish this Constitution of our beloved country. We uphold the 
beliefs that each citizen must have a voice in the government and ruling of our 
country, that government itself is a construct of and servant to the people, that 
rules, regulations, and laws should be established to facilitate the active 
participation of the people and to make possible the dreams and desires of the 
citizens.

A. Governing rules shall consist of these Articles of the Constitution, such 
   amendments that shall follow and lower forms of law that may be 
   implemented. No rule shall be valid that contradicts these Articles 
   excepting an amendment specifically tasked to do so.

B. All Civfanatics Forum users who register in the Citizen Registry are 
   citizens of Fanatica. Citizens have the right to assemble, the right to 
   free movement, the right to free speech, the right to a fair trial, the right to 
   representation, the right to demand satisfaction and the right to vote.

   1. Political parties are not permitted.

C. The government will consist of the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch 
   and Judicial Branch.

   1. The Executive Branch is headed by the President, the overall 
      Leader of the land, and shall include a Council of Leaders, each of 
      whom heads a department that is responsible for one major facet of 
      the country. Each of these Leaders will be generally responsible for 
      the items found under the respective Advisor in the Civilization III 
      game and esoteric aspects that fall under their department name.

         a. The President shall be the designated player of the game. 
            The President is responsible for following the legal 
            instructions of all Leaders during play of the game.

   2. The Legislative Branch will be formed of two houses, the Senate 
      and the Congress.

      a. The Senate will be formed of the Provincial Governors, each 
         of whom are a Leader responsible for the care, management 
        and use of the cities and lands of a province.

      b. The Congress will be formed of the entirety of the citizenry. 
         Congress shall have the primary duty of creating laws.

   3. The Judicial Branch will be formed of three Leaders and is tasked 
      with verifying legality of legislation, interpreting rules, and 
      determining when violations occur. Each also has a specific 
      area of additional responsibility.

      a. The Chief Justice is the overall head of the Judiciary and can 
         fill in for either lower position. The Chief Justice is 
         responsible for maintaining the legal books of the country 
         and the mechanics of Judicial Procedure.

      b. The Judge Advocate functions in a role of prosecution and 
         attorney to the state when allegations of rulebreaking have 
         been made.

      c. The Public Defendant functions in the roll of defense for any 
         and all accused citizens.

D. All offices will be filled via elections to serve fixed terms.

E. No person shall hold multiple Leader positions simultaneously.

F. The average of the number of votes cast in each of the most recent 
   contested elections shall constitute an active census of citizens. The 
   highest vote total of these elections shall constitute a full census (the 
   Congress). A majority of the Congress shall be required to amend the 
   Constitution. A 2/3 majority of the Senate shall be required to ratify said 
   amendment.

G. Elected officials must plan and act according to the will of the people.

H. Any game actions taken by the DP must be documented in a game play 
   log (examples: Notes or chat log). The game play log must be made 
   publicly available in a timely manner.

   1. Commission of any game action that is not instantly reversible by 
      any person other than the President while carrying out his/her 
      duties is strictly forbidden.

      a. Exception: Determining options in the renegotiation of Peace
	 agreements requires an action of acceptance or war to exit the
	 bargain screen. This may be done but the game must be immediately
	 closed without saving.

I. The constitution, laws and standards of Fanatica can never be contrary 
   to the rules and regulations of the Civfanatics forums. Moderators may 
   veto/correct any such items.

We, the people of (insert nation name here), in order to create an atmosphere 
of friendship and cooperation, establish this Constitution of our beloved country.
We uphold the beliefs that each citizen must have a voice in the government and 
ruling of our country, that government itself is a construct of and servant to 
the people, that rules, regulations, and laws should be established to facilitate
the active participation of the people and to make possible the dreams and desires
of the citizens.

A.  Governing rules shall consist of the Articles of the Constitution, the Code of Laws 
and the Code of Procedures. No laws shall be passed that conflict with an article 
and no procedures shall be used that conflict with a law or an article. 

B. All Civfanatics Forum users who register in the Citizen Registry are 
   citizens of (insert nation name here). Citizens have the right to assemble, the 
   right to free movement, the right to free speech, the right to a fair trial, the 
   right to representation, the right to demand satisfaction and the right to vote.

   1. Political parties are not permitted.

C. The government will consist of the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch 
   and Judicial Branch.

   1. The Executive Branch is headed by the President, the overall 
      Leader of the land, and shall include a Council of Leaders, each of 
      whom heads a department that is responsible for one major facet of 
      the country. Each of these Leaders will be generally responsible for 
      the items found under the respective Advisor in the Civilization III 
      game and esoteric aspects that fall under their department name.  The
      Executive Branch shall also include the Provincial Governors, each of
      whom are a Leader responsible for the care, management and use of the 
      cities and lands of a province.

   2. The Legislative Branch shall consist of the Congress.  The Congress consists
      of the entirety of the citizenry, and has the primary duty of creating laws.

   3. The Judicial Branch will be formed of three leaders, one who is tasked with 
      upholding the laws (Judge Advocate), one who is tasked with defending the 
      citizenry (Public Defender) and headed by the Chief Justice, who will have the 
      power and authority of both lower offices.  The Judiciary is also tasked with 
      verifying legality of legislation, interpreting rules, and determining when 
      violations occur.

D. No person shall hold multiple Leader positions (President, Department Leader, 
   Judiciary, or Provincial Governor) simultaneously. 

E. Elections shall be held regularly to fill Leader positions in the Executive and
   Judicial branches.

F. The average of the number of votes cast in each of the most recent 
   contested elections shall constitute an active census of citizens. The 
   highest vote total of these elections shall constitute a full census (the 
   Congress). A majority of the Congress shall be required to amend the 
   Constitution.

G. Elected officials must plan and act according to the will of the people as defined
by discussions and polls.

H. Commission of any game action that is not instantly reversible by any person other 
than the Designated Player while carrying out his/her duties is strictly forbidden.

   1. Exception: Determining options in the renegotiation of Peace
   agreements requires an action of acceptance or war to exit the 
   bargain screen. This may be done but the game must be immediately
   closed without saving.

I. The constitution, laws and standards of Fanatica can never be contrary 
   to the rules and regulations of the Civfanatics forums. Moderators may 
   veto/correct any such items.