Preamble: For the purposes of creating a universal set of rights and instituting the most democratic and just government possible for the benefit of the people of the Chinese nation, the Republican Coalition ordain and establish the First Constitution of the Republic of China.
Article I: The Legislature (the Republican Parliament)
Section I: Legislative Composition and Procedure
1. The Republican Parliament is to be made up of two Assemblies: an upper assembly, the Assembly of Councilors, and a lower assembly, the Assembly of the People.
2. For any act by the Republican Parliament to be passed it must be approved by a majority vote from both the Assembly of Councilors and Assembly of the People.
3. Members of the Republican Parliament may not hold any other governmental post during their term in office.
4. Parliament sessions are to last approximately two years, corresponding with the standard terms of the Assemblies.
5. All official Parliament sessions are to be organized, recorded and available to the public.
6. All official Parliament sessions are to take place in the Mandarin Chinese language.
Section II: The Assembly of Councilors
1. The Assembly of Councilors is so named because, its members, to be titled Councilor, are appointed by their respective Provincial Governor. A Councilor is to act as the direct representative of his Provinces Governor within the Republican Parliament. Every Province is entitled to one, and only one Councilor. Every Councilor receives one vote.
2. Councilors serve six year terms from the time of appointment, but may be removed by a Provinces Governor following the approval of two-thirds of the Provincial Legislature. A Councilor may be impeached by the Assembly of Councilors by a vote with four-fifths majority. Once impeached, a Councilor can never again hold elected office in any Province. The number of terms allowed by a Councilor is to be determined by the government of their respective Province.
3. If any Councilor position remains vacant for a period of six months or more, the President of the Republic may appoint a qualified candidate of their choosing.
4. A Councilor must be of at least 25 years in age, fluent in Mandarin Chinese, and must have lived within the Republic of China and its claimed territories for at least 10 years. In addition to this, a Councilor must have never voluntarily served with a faction or regime openly hostile to the Republic Government.
5. The longest serving member of the majority faction within the Assembly of Councilors is to be appointed Chief-Councilor. The Chief-Councilor is to be responsible for the creation and organization of all Councilor sessions, meetings and offices.
Section III: The Assembly of the People
1. The Assembly of the People is so named because, its members, to be titled Assemblyman, are directly elected by the people of their district. An Assemblyman is to act as the direct representative of the people they represent within the Republican Parliament. Every Assemblyman receives one vote.
2. Every Province is entitled to at least one Assemblyman and an additional one for every district comprising five million citizens. The drawing of districts is the responsibility of Provincial governments.
3. Assemblymen serve four year terms from the time of election. An Assemblyman may be impeached by the Assembly of the People by a vote with four-fifths majority. Once impeached, an Assemblyman can never again hold elected office in any Province. The number of terms allowed by an Assemblyman is to be determined by the government of their respective Province.
4. If any Assemblyman position remains vacant for a period of three months or more, the Governor of the respective province may appoint a qualified candidate of their choosing.
5. An Assemblyman must be of at least 21 years in age, fluent in Mandarin Chinese, and must have lived within the Republic of China and its claimed territories for at least 10 years and their respective Province for at least 5 years. In addition to this, an Assemblyman must have never voluntarily served with a faction or regime openly hostile to the Republic Government.
6. The longest serving member of the majority faction within the Assembly of the People is to be appointed Chief-Assemblyman. The Chief-Assemblyman is to be responsible for the creation and organization of all Assembly sessions, meetings and offices.
Section IV: Legislative Rights and Responsibilities
1. Parliament has the right to regulate all matters concerning Inter-Provincial commerce and the editing and creation of Provincial and Territorial boundaries.
2. Parliament has the right to pass taxation acts as they see fit, however these acts may be vetoed by an approval of four-fifths of the Provincial Governors.
3. Parliament has the responsibility to regulate the budget and pay of employees of the Central Government.
4. Parliament has the responsibility to coin and regulate currency.
5. Parliament has the right to impeach the President of the Republic and any governmental posts appointed by him through a three-fourths majority vote.
6. Parliament must approve of all governmental posts, including judges, appointed by the President of the Republic by a majority vote.
7. Parliament has the right to create and approve of the creation of any additional governmental organization or office that does not violate this constitution.
8. Parliament has the right to make laws over any area so long as they do not violate this constitution.
9. Parliament has the right to edit an article, section, or subsection of this constitution with the approval of a four-fifths majority from in both assemblies and a two-thirds majority from the Provinces or the approval of the President of the Republic.
Article II: The President (The Office Presidency and Appointees)
Section I: The President and Vice President
1. The President is to be a civilian official elected to fulfill the position of Head of State and Government of the Republic of China.
2. The Vice President is to be a civilian official elected to fulfill the position of Head of State and Government of the Republic of China, should the President no longer be able to fulfill his duties or the office is to become vacant. In addition to this, The Vice-President has the right to act as an advisor and Special Dignitary on behalf of the President.
3. The President and his Vice-President are elected to six year terms by the citizens of Republic through representatives from the Provincial districts. A President is limited to two six year terms.
4. The President and Vice-President must be at least 30 years of age, lived within the Republic of China and its claimed territories for at least 20 years and be fluent in Mandarin Chinese. In addition to this, the President and Vice President must have never voluntarily served with a faction or regime openly hostile to the Republic Government.
Section II: Presidential Offices and Appointees
1. The President has the right to organize and create offices under him pending the approval of Parliament.
2. The President has the right to appoint heads to offices under him pending the approval of Parliament.
3. If any Provincial Governor position remains vacant for a period of six months or more, the President may appoint a qualified candidate of their choosing.
4. The President has the right to appoint judges to the Central Government Courts with the consent of Parliament.
Section III: Command of the Military
1. The President is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the Republic of
China.
2. The President is responsible for the organization of the Armed Forces.
3. The President has the ability to declare war.
4. The President has the right to enforce conscription of all men over the age of 17 that are not serving in a Provincial Militia upon a declaration of war.
5. The President does not have power over the Provincial Militias without the consent of the Provinces Governor.
6. Military Administered Territories may be created for reasons security and defense with the consent of Parliament. The President, as Supreme Commander, has absolute control over Military Administered Territories.
7. The President has the ability to use the Military as a means of enforcing the law in the event of sufficient civil disorder.
8. The President can suspend the rights of Freedom of Speech and Press during times of war and civil disorder.
Section IV: Foreign Policy and Presidential Territories
1. The President has the ability to recognize foreign states.
2. The President has the ability to create and ratify treaties with foreign states.
3. Presidential Administered Territories may be created for reasons of economic and civil organization with the consent of Parliament. The President has absolute control over Presidential Administered Territories so long as they have a civilian population below 5 million.
Section V: Impeachment
1. The President may be impeached through a three-fourths majority vote of disproval from Parliament, a nine-tenths majority vote of disproval from Provincial Governors or a unanimous vote of disproval from the Supreme Court.
Article III: The Judicial System
Section I: Judicial Composition and Procedure
1. There are to be two levels of courts within the Central Government: the Central Courts, which regulate the five Central Court districts, and the Supreme Court, which acts as the highest court in the Republic of China.
2. In addition to the Central Government Courts, Provincial Courts are allowed as well and are the responsibility of their respective Princes.
3. All judges within the Central Courts and Supreme Court are appointed by the President with the consent of Parliament.
5. All official Central and Supreme Court sessions are to be organized, recorded and available to the public.
6. All official Central and Supreme Court sessions are to take place in the Mandarin Chinese language.
Section II: The Supreme Court
1. The Supreme Court is so named because, its members, to be titled Justices, are appointed by the President with the consent of Parliament. The Supreme Court is to act as the Highest Judicial Organ within the Republic of China.
2. There are to be eleven Justices serving within the Supreme Court, with no more than five from any single province.
3. Justices serve 30 year terms, but can be impeached by a three-fourths majority vote for removal from Parliament.
4. Should a Justice position become vacant for more than two years, the President may appoint a qualified candidate without the consent of Parliament.
5. If a tie should occur within the Supreme Court in the event of a vacant Justice, the tie-breaking vote should go to the longest serving member of the Central Courts.
6. The longest serving Justice with the Supreme Court is to be appointed Chief-Justice. The Chief-Justice is to be responsible for the creation and organization of all Supreme Court sessions, meetings and offices.
7. A Justice must be of at least 35 years in age, fluent in Mandarin Chinese, and must have lived within the Republic of China and its claimed territories for at least 10 years. In addition to this, a Justice must have never voluntarily served with a faction or regime openly hostile to the Republic Government.
Section III: The Central Courts
1. The Central Courts are so named because, its members, to be titled High Judge, are appointed by the President with the consent of Parliament. The Central Courts act as the second highest Judicial Organ within the Republic of China.
2. There are to be Five Central Court Districts to be drawn by Parliament.
3. A High Judge must be of at least 30 years in age, fluent in Mandarin Chinese, and must have lived within the Republic of China and its claimed territories for at least 10 years. In addition to this, a High Judge must have never voluntarily served with a faction or regime openly hostile to the Republic Government.
4. High Judges serve 15 year terms, but can be impeached by a three-fourths majority vote for removal from Parliament.
5. Should a High Judge position become vacant for more than two years, the President may appoint a qualified candidate without the consent of Parliament.
Article IV: The Provinces and Personal Rights
Section I: Provincial Limitations and Powers
1. All Provinces must have an executive, legislative and judicial branch.
2. All Provinces must have some form of democratic government.
3. All Provinces have the right to keep Provincial Militias of up to 25,000 men (5 brigades).
4. All Provinces have the right pass laws and regulate anything that is allowed by this constitution and Central Government laws.
Section II: Personal and Civil Rights
1. All men of at least 17 years of age have the right to vote in all Central Government Elections.
2. All citizens of at least 17 years of age have the right to own and operate a business.
4. All citizens have the right to freedom of speech and freedom of press in times of peace and civil order.
5. All citizens accused of crime have the right to a due process, a fair and speedy trial by jury, legal representation and are innocent until proven guilty.
6. All rights not denied by this constitution or Central Government or Provincial Laws are retained by the citizens of the Republic of China.
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