Constitution of Alokhrad

The Constitution of Alokhrad was authored by Emelyn H. and was officially ratified on the 22nd of August, 2021. It was written with the intent to capture the Alokhradi spirit, as well as be expanded and improved by means of amendments over time. The documents sets out the most important principles of Alokhradi culture.

Preamble
Blessed with a unique location and history, the Sultanate of Alokhrad has been subject to many challenges to its institutions.

In the interest of peace and rule of law, this document has been drafted and ratified to further unify and strengthen our Nation.

This is our Constitution.

Article 1: Nature of the State
The Sultanate of Alokhrad is a sovereign nation, united by its people, made by a democratic system based on citizenship and the rule of law.

It is a part of the continent of Haven, and is made out of states inhabiting cities which have sworn allegiance to the nation of Alokhrad.

Article 2: Sovereignty
Sovereignty belongs to the people, which exercises and protects it. The people safeguard the unity of the nation and are recognized as the ultimate source of power.

Article 3: Political System
The political system is based on representation. All citizens have the right and freedom to vote on nation-wide laws as they wish, as set out in this Constitution, as well as determine a representative for their state.

States are given the right to ratify their own laws, as long as they do not come into conflict with already existing nation-wide laws—which supersedes the laws enforced on a local level.

Article 4: Citizenship
Citizenship is a right to anyone who lives and resides in any of the Alokhradian states, a person who is a citizen in Alokhrad has the right to enjoy and abide by all the rights and responsibilities as set out in this Constitution.

Article 5: Aversion to Fascism
Fascism will never be tolerated in the Sultanate of Alokhrad, and fascist parties have no right to reside in the nation and are to be exiled under punishment of high treason, as set out in this constitution. Adherence to fascistic core values, including aesthetics, will never be tolerated.

Article 6:  The People
The People, who is the nation’s lifeblood, is the executive and legislative force of Alokhrad. Any one who is a citizen in the Sultanate of Alokhrad has the right, but not duty nor responsibility to vote or submit acts for legislation.

Article 7: The Grand Vizier
The Grand Vizier is given the mandate to lead the Sultanate of Alokhrad by the people through an election which is determined by a majority vote (50%).

It is the Grand Vizier’s duty and responsibility to channel the executive force of the People, by ratifying all acts and laws passed by the will of the People, which is determined by a supermajority in a vote.

Article 8: The Governor
Every state has the right to elect a governor, whose responsibility and right is to represent the constituents of their state as they rule the nation of Alokhrad together with the Grand Vizier on all non-legislative nation-wide matters.

Article 9: The Sultan
With respect to the unique history of the Sultanate of Alokhrad, the Sultan of Alokhrad, and his descendants in subsequent order, reserves the right to proclaim orders in times of need and strife to military and citizens alike in the form of Decrees.

The Sultan’s Decree is absolute, but may only be announced in times of strife.

The Sultan shall also enseat a position as Honorary Governor in the Chamber.

Article 10: The Chamber
The Chamber is the representation of the Will of the Nation, who shall rule on all non-legislative national matters through a majority vote by means of majority vote.

In the event of a tie, the vote of the Sultan shall serve as the tiebreaker.

Article 11:  Rights
As citizens in the Sultanate of Alokhrad, The People, who are the body of the nation, including the Governors of the states and the Sultan, shall enjoy the following rights as set out in this Constitution.


 * 1) The Right to Vote
 * 2) The People of Alokhrad shall enjoy the right to vote on all national legislative matters.
 * 3) The People of each state of Alokhrad shall enjoy the right to vote on all statewide legislative matters.
 * 4) The Right to Justice
 * 5) Every Citizen shall enjoy the right to defend themselves before a group of their others before being applied to any law or legislation.
 * 6) The Right to Ownership
 * 7) The People of Alokhrad shall enjoy the right to own private property, if worked or bargained for.
 * 8) The Freedom of Movement
 * 9) The People of Alokhrad have the right to move between the states of Alokhrad as they desire and move into any accommodation they can afford. They have the right to live and work where they please and do not have the responsibility to explain their reason to.
 * 10) The Freedom of Faith
 * 11) Every citizen, as part of the People of Alokhrad, shall enjoy the right to believe in, adhere to, and/or practice any religion they so desire without fear of persecution by the Chamber.
 * 12) The Right to Secede
 * 13) The People of Alokhrad shall have the right to secede completely from the nation and their status as a citizen in the Sultanate of Alokhrad, but will not retain any of the rights or responsibilities they had in their time as a citizen of Alokhrad.

Article 12:  Responsibilities
As citizens in the Sultanate of Alokhrad, The People, who are the body of the nation, including the Governors of the states and the Sultan, shall abide by the following set of duties and responsibilities, as set out in this Constitution.


 * 1) Taxation
 * 2) All citizens of Alokhrad are obliged to contribute to the longevity of the nation by means of taxation, as determined by the Chamber.
 * 3) Serving the Nation
 * 4) All citizens of Alokhrad, in the interest of the unity of our Sultanate, are obliged to adhere to all ratified laws and legislations as decided by the Will of the People, which shall be respected.
 * 5) All citizens of Alokhrad, in the interest of the unity of our Sultanate, are obliged to adhere and abide by all Decrees given by the Sultan, which shall be respected in times of strife.

Article 13: Symbols
The Symbol of Alokhrad shall be the Black Haven Eagle, represented by a black roundel on a green base fess or pale.

Article 14: State Religion
Although all citizens of Alokhrad enjoy the freedom to practice any religion they desire, the state religion shall be Llamaism.