Amberian-Urcastle Commonwealth constitution

The full constitution of The Amberan-Urcastle Commonwealth as of September 2022

Government Structure
The “Commonwealth” structure is made up of a constitutional monarchy with a singular “intergovernmental government” with a local “duchy government” under the “intergovernmental government”, a “Borough government” under the “duchy government” and a “coundom government” under the “Borough government”. All "Borough governments" have to be under a “duchy government” apart from a "republic" which may request to be directly under the "“intergovernmental government” as a "Ard-Ri government".

The “intergovernmental government” will be made up of three branches, The Executive branch, legislative branch and Judicial branch. Each branch is made up of “parts” which will be defined below.

The “Commonwealth” will also have access to a “united army” which will be solely controlled by the “intergovernmental government” and the “intergovernmental government” are the only sole powers allowed to have access to a military by permission of the central government.

The “Commonwealth” will be policed by its laws and constitution, which are the “ultimate authority” within The “Commonwealth”. The party responsible for ensuring that the “ultimate authority” is upheld will be “The Commonwealth parliament”.

The “intergovernmental government”:

The “intergovernmental government” is the highest form of government in The “Commonwealth” and has final say on the majority of matters outlined below.

Powers:

I: The power to directly manage The “United Army” and have a military.

II: The power to make new laws throughout The “Commonwealth”.

III: The power to uphold “The ultimate authority”.

IV: The power to sign treaties and conduct negotiations with internal and external powers of The “Commonwealth.

Responsibilities: To ensure each “Duchy government”

I: Has access to food and safe drinking water.

II: Has access to shelter.

III: Has access to basic national services.

IV: Upholds the jurisdiction of The “Commonwealth”.

V:Assists with building projects and supplies to the best of their ability.

The “Duchy government”:

The “Duchy government” is the second highest form of government in The “Commonwealth” and has final say on a small number of matters outlined below.

Requirements:

I: To be either “Amberia” lead by Parrot or his successor or “urcastle” lead by RHK or his successor.

Powers:

I: The power to rename towns within The Duchy either leader leads.

II: The power to form new towns within The Duchy either leader leads.

III: The power to strip “Borough governments” of their rank and power within The Duchy either leader leads.

IV: To represent all “Borough governments” and “coundom governments” in negotiations  within The Duchy either leader leads.

Responsibilities: To ensure each Duchy either leader leads

I: Has access to food and safe drinking water.

II: Has access to shelter.

III: Has access to basic national services.

IV: Upholds the jurisdiction of The “Commonwealth”.

V: Assists with building projects and supplies to the best of their ability.

“The Ard-Ri government”:

“The Ard-Ri government” is the third highest form of government in The “Commonwealth” and has final say on a small number of matters outlined below.

Requirements:

I: To own 3 or more town claims.

II: To have the consent of The “Leaders”.

III: To be a “republic”.

IV: To exist within “Corelands”.

Powers:

I: To build and plan towns in any way they want without interference within the area agreed.

II: To set up “coundom governments” through their agreed area.

III: To strip “coundom governments” of their rank and power through their agreed area.

IV: To be granted a permanent “advisor” seat in “The Commonwealth Parliament” which their appointed leader must hold.

Responsibilities: To ensure each of their “coundom governments”

I: Has access to food and safe drinking water.

II: Has access to shelter.

III: Has access to basic national services.

IV: Upholds the jurisdiction of The “Commonwealth”.

The “Borough government”:

The “Borough government” is the fourth highest form of government in The “Commonwealth” and has final say on a small number of matters outlined below.

Requirements:

I: To own a town within either “Amberia” or “Urcastle”

II: To have the consent of their “Duchy government” “Leader”

Powers:

I: To build and plan their town in any way they want without interference.

II: To set up “coundom governments” through their agreed Borough

III: To strip “coundom governments” of their rank and power.

Responsibilities: To ensure each “Borough government”

I: Has access to food and safe drinking water.

II: Has access to shelter.

III: Has access to basic national services.

IV: Upholds the jurisdiction of The “Commonwealth”.

The “coundom government”:

The “coundom government” is the lowest form of government in The “Commonwealth” and has final say on a small number of matters outlined below.

Requirements:

I: To be a separate claim attached to a “Borough government”

II: To have the consent of The “Borough government” that their under

Responsibilities: To ensure each “coundom government”

I: Has access to food and safe drinking water.

II: Has access to shelter.

III: Has access to basic national services.

IV: Upholds the jurisdiction of The “Commonwealth”.

V: Follows the command of the “Borough government” that they are under.

Executive Branch:
The Executive branch of The “Commonwealth” is made up of The “Counsellors” in which a “Counsellor” is the head of and “leaders” of The “Commonwealth”. Its sole purpose is to ensure the running of The “Commonwealth” is effective and in accordance with this constitution. The Executive branch also manages The “Commonwealth” national treasury and is the sole head of The “united army”.

Leaders:

The “Leaders” for The “Commonwealth” will be the leader from “Amberia” and the leader of “Urcastle” and will be the highest positions in The “Commonwealth” and is in charge of the executive branch. The purpose of The Leaders of The “Commonwealth” will be to keep The “Commonwealth” stable and to ensure its existence.

Powers:

I: The “Leaders” are the head diplomat of The “Commonwealth”. They can appoint other diplomats at their own discretion, and make and negotiate treaties. They do have to bring any treaties forward to The “Commonwealth” “advisors” before signing any treaty.

II: The “Leaders” are responsible for maintaining the schedule of the nation, though may pass that duty onto The “Overseer”

III: The “Leaders” authority is above the “advisors” and is above The “Counsellors”, meaning they can override any of their decisions.

IV: The “leaders” may call an emergency meeting in which are usually called in “crisis” situations such as wars or an invasion then the “advisors” would then advise the leaders on what to do and inform them of any new intel. The “Leaders” would then make decisions based on that advice.

V: The “leaders” may fill any role in government at any time but may not hold more than two roles at any given time.

VI: The “Leaders” will appoint committees and its members for any given situation.

VII: The “Leaders” have the power to accept or refuse a bill brought forward by ”The Commonwealth parliament”.

VIII: The “Leaders” appoint the “Counsellors” for “The Commonwealth parliament”.

IX: The “Leaders” can give titles and revoke titles from populus(citizens). Populus(citizens) can put forward a candidate for an honorary citizen title but it is up to The “Leaders” to appoint them or not.

IIX: The “leaders have to bring any government proposals forward to The “Commonwealth” “advisors” and then The “Leaders” would make a final decision based on that advice.

Parliament Overseer:

The “parliament Overseer” is the head of ”The Commonwealth parliament” and reports to The “leaders” and has no power to make decisions on their own. Their focus is on helping The “Leaders” to fulfil their duties and to help manage ministries.

Powers:

I: The “parliament Overseer” is responsible for assisting in the management of internal affairs throughout The “Commonwealth” on behalf of The “Leaders” but only on direct command from The “Leaders”.

II: If The “Leaders” are absent from government for a space of 7 consecutive in real life days then The “parliament Overseer” becomes “acting head” of The “Commonwealth” until The “Leaders” return in which power will be automatically given back.

If The “parliament Overseer” becomes “acting head” of The “Commonwealth” then their

powers are as following:

I: The “acting head” becomes the head diplomat of The “Commonwealth”. They can appoint other diplomats at their own discretion but cannot make or negotiate treaties for 7 consecutive days in real life days after gaining power.

II: The “acting head” becomes responsible for maintaining the schedule of the nation.

III: The “acting head must be in agreement with “advisors” before any decision is made.

IV: The “acting head” may call an emergency meeting in which are usually called in “crisis” situations such as wars or an invasion then the “advisors” would then advise the The “acting head” on what to do and inform them of any new intel. The “acting head” would then need to be in agreement with The “advisors” before making a decision.

VI: The “acting head” will appoint committees and its members for any given situation but have to be in agreement with The “advisors”.

VIII: After 31 days consecutive in real life days after The “parliament Overseer” has been appointed The “acting head” the princes of “Amberia” and “Urcastle” are crowned and become The new “Leaders” of “The Commonwealth”.

Advisors:

The “advisors” are members of ”The Commonwealth parliament” and report to The “parliament overseer” and have no power to make decisions on their own. Their focus is on helping The “Leaders” to fulfil their duties and advise on governmental matters.

Powers:

I: The “advisors” are responsible for assisting in the management of internal affairs throughout The “Commonwealth” on behalf of The “Leaders” but only on direct command from The “Leaders” or The “parliament Overseer”.

II: The “advisors” may only be appointed by The “Leaders” or by a “Borough government” directly that holds that rank of "Ard-Ri government"

II.I: A “duchy government” may only appoint two advisors from their Duchy and they              must be on a Duchy claim and be active in game.

II.II: A “Borough government” that holds that rank of "Ard-Ri government" will be granted one “advisor” position in ”The Commonwealth parliament”

III: The “advisors” must be active within The “Intergovernmental government” and partake in all “Intergovernmental government” matters if they are absent for a period of 5 in real life days or more without a valid reason then they must be replaced. This is only valid for “advisors” appointed by a “duchy government”.

Wards:

“Wards” are centralist areas that are a part of The “Intergovernmental government”. Each area of a “ward” covers a specific area of The “Intergovernmental government” and each “ward” is granted a ”Counsellor” which manages that specific area on behalf of The “Intergovernmental government” and has limited control over that specific area.

Ward of Defence:

The “Ward of Defence '' is tasked with maintaining military standards on behalf of “The Leaders” and The “Commonwealth”. The individual responsible for the “Ward of Defence” is ”The Counsellor of Defence”.

Powers:

I: The ”The Counsellor of Defence” is responsible for managing recruitment of new troops for The ”united army”.

II: The ”The Counsellor of Defence” has power to promote and demote soldiers to and from the rank of captain.

III: The ”The Counsellor of Defence” is responsible for maintaining supply with The “united army” and is responsible for the production of military equipment.

IV: ”The Counsellor of Defence” is responsible for building and maintaining defences across The “Commonwealth”.

Ward of Affairs:

The “Ward of Affairs '' is tasked with improving immigration and maintaining The “Commonwealth” image across The known world. The individual responsible for the “Ward of Affairs” is ”The Counsellor of Affairs”.

Powers:

I: Plans and conducts “RP” activities throughout The “Commonwealth”.

II: Produces and releases propaganda.

III: Advertises on behalf of “The Commonwealth” on a daily in real life basis.

Ward of Infrastructure:

The “Ward of Infrastructure  is tasked with “Commonwealth” Infrastructure and coordinating “intergovernmental government” building efforts throughout The “Commonwealth” The individual responsible for the “Ward of Infrastructure is ”The Counsellor of Infrastructure”.

Powers:

I: ”The Counsellor of Infrastructure” is responsible for coordinating builders throughout The “Commonwealth” in-order to aid in the construction/reconstruction of “borough governments”

II: The  ”The Counsellor of Infrastructure” is responsible for coordinating supplies throughout The “Commonwealth” in-order to aid in the construction/reconstruction of “borough governments” and assist builders.

III: The ”The Counsellor of Infrastructure” is responsible for maintaining roads and nether iceways throughout The “Commonwealth”.

Legislative Branch:
The Legislative branch of The “Commonwealth” is made up of ”The Commonwealth parliament”; a body which has appointed “advisors” and is focused on representing The “Commonwealth” “populus” interests to The ”Leaders” as well as upholding The ”Ultimate authority”.

The Commonwealth Parliament:

I: The ”Commonwealth Parliament” has no set time to meet however may be called to session by The “Leaders” at any time any “Intergovernmental government” decision has to be made.

II: The “Parliament Overseer” is responsible for leading and managing parliament on behalf of The Leaders” as well as to ensure “advisors” partake in any and all  “Intergovernmental government” decisions.

III: The ”advisors” are responsible for giving advice on any and all “Intergovernmental government” decisions and are to represent The “populus” interest rather than their own interests.

IV: The “Parliament Overseer” may bring forward and call a parliament session on matters brought forward to them by The “advisors” on any matters relating to The “populus”.

V: The “Parliament Overseer” may bring forward and call a parliament debate on all and any matters brought forward to them by The “populus” requesting a parliament debate.

Voting:

I: The ”Leaders” have to listen to “advisors” advice and suggestions

II:The ”Leaders” may end parliament at any time without listening to every “advisors” advice however not without listening to The “Parliament overseer” advice which represents parliament.

III: The ”Leaders” after ending parliament would have a final vote which has to be shown to The “populus” for transparency.

IV: The “advisors” may request a re-vote at any time to The “Parliament overseer” who may then call a re-vote in parliament

Judicial Branch:
The “courts of jurisdiction” are made up of “The lower courts” and “The Commonwealth Parliament”.

Jurisdictional proceedings:

I: For a case to be brought forward to “The lower courts” or for “The lower courts” to deem a situation a case. Although “The Commonwealth Parliament” or a “Leader” may deem a situation to be a case at any given time without prior warning.

II: “The lower courts” are then legally required to present that case to “The Commonwealth parliament” within 7 in real life days.

III: “The Commonwealth Parliament” would then consult “The ultimate authority” to determine if the case is a breach of jurisdiction.

IV: If it is deemed there was a breach of jurisdiction “The Commonwealth parliament” would then follow “The ultimate authority” and issue punishment for that breach. The “Leaders” may issue a worse punishment at their sole discretion if both “Leaders” agree.

Definitions:

-”Commonwealth”:The sovereign nation.

-“Intergovernmental government”:The highest government of The Amberian-Urcastle commonwealth that has final say on all matters and runs The commonwealth as a whole.

-”Duchy government”:The middle government below The “intergovernmental government” which controls and maintains either “Amberia” or “Urcastle”.

-”Borough government”; The governments in control of a town within either “Amberia” or “Urcastle”.

-’’coundom’’ the lowest form of government inside and under a borough government’’

-”Amberia”:a region within the commonwealth controlled by Parrot or Parrots successor

-”Urcastle”:a region within the commonwealth controlled by RHK or RHK’s successor

-”united army”: The grand army of The Amberian-Urcastle Commonwealth which can only be commanded by the “intergovernmental government” as a whole.

-”parts”:A detailed section outlining in full the powers each branch holds.

-”Ultimate authority”:The “Commonwealth” laws and constitution.

-”The Commonwealth parliament”-A body of appointed individuals which represent the Populus(citizens)interests within The “Commonwealth”.

-“Wards” or “Ward”: A certain area outlined in this constitution which requires a Counsellor of.

-”Counsellor”:An individual placed in charge of running a certain area for The

“Commonwealth” highlighted in this constitution.

-”Leaders”:The joint representative’s of The “Commonwealth” which are tasked with running “The Commonwealth” and are the head of the “intergovernmental government”.

-’’true amberian’’:An Amberian citizen that drinks 24/7 and is loyal to the nation.

-’’royal family power’’ The royal family doesn't get any extra power because they are in the royal family, rather they get it by holding a certain governmental position.

-’’ A crisis ‘’ an invasion, war , or a leader dying (leaders may decide otherwise if it is a crisis and worth a emergency meeting ‘’

- The “Parliament Overseer”: The individual responsible for heading “The commonwealth parliament”.

-”Acting Head”: A form of power that is given to the Parliament Overseer in the absence of leaders.

-“Ward of Defence '' : The “ward” which manages and has limited control over the military.

-”The Counsellor of Defence”:The individual responsible for the “Ward of Defence” is ”The Counsellor of Defence”.

-“Ward of Affairs '' : The “ward” which manages immigration and public image.

-”The Counsellor of Affairs”: The individual responsible for the “Ward of Affairs”.

-“Ward of Infrastructure '' : The “ward” which manages building tasks on behalf of The “intergovernmental government”.

-”The Counsellor of Infrastructure”: The individual responsible for the “Ward of Infrastructure ''.

-"Ard-Ri government”: A borough government that is an intergovernmental province.

-“republic: A nation which has fully elected leaders and is run by more than one individual with equal power.

-”Corelands”: Lands that The “Commonwealth” sees as their home lands and not gained, temporary or occupied land.

- The ”courts of jurisdiction”: The body responsible for upholding “Commonwealth” jurisdiction throughout The “Commonwealth” directly and indirectly controlled lands.

-”The lower courts”: The body responsible for bringing court cases forward to “The Commonwealth Parliament” and deeming if jurisdiction has been broken.