Constitution of Talmoria


 * The Constitution of the Kingdom of Talmoria
 * Preamble
 * We, the people of the Kingdom of Talmoria, do hereby ordain and adopt this Constitution.
 * Article 1: The Kingdom of Talmoria


 * 1) The Kingdom of Talmoria is a Sovereign and Democratic Nation and the Sovereign Power belongs to the people of the Kingdom. Sovereign Power shall be exercised in the manner provided for in this Constitution.
 * 2) The Kingdom shall be structured as a parliamentary monarchy under a constitutional monarch with a unicameral legislature Gbara  in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 3.
 * 3) This Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land.
 * Article 2: The Gbara


 * 1) There shall be a legislature for the Kingdom, called the Gbara, in which all legislative powers under this Constitution shall be vested. The Gbara shall have a maximum of 150 members elected by each Dyanami in accordance with the provisions of Article 13 for a term of office of 60 months.
 * 2) The Gbara shall have the power to make laws, to pass bills and legislation, to ratify treaties and international agreements, to amend this Constitution in accordance with the provisions of Article 14, and to ratify Cabinet Proposals in accordance with the provisions of Article 7.
 * 3) Each member of the Gbara shall be enlisted in a political party and shall be entitled to one seat only. Political parties shall represent their voters in the Gbara and cast their votes on their behalves.
 * Article 3: Legislative Process


 * 1) All political parties shall have the right to propose Bills.
 * 2) A Bill shall be passed by a simple majority of the members of the Gbara present and voting, except in cases where the Constitution provides otherwise.
 * 3) A Bill shall lapse from voting should an election intervene, in which case it shall be returned to the Gbara for debate.
 * 4) A Bill that has been passed by the Gbara shall enter into effect immediately upon its passage.
 * 5) The executive power belongs to the Great Farin, but shall be shared by the Council of Farins.
 * 6) Executive decisions shall be entrusted in these bodies subject to the approval of the Gbara.
 * 7) Th Council of Farins will be chosen in accordance to Article 7.
 * 8) ​The Great Farin will be considered the "first-among-equals" on the Council of Farins.
 * 9) The Great Farin will be elected through a two-round election.
 * 10) The first round election will allow for any person over the age of 30 to declare his/her candidacy for the position. The top three candidates who received the most votes from the populace will proceed to the second election round.
 * 11) The Gbara will vote on the candidate they believe is best suited to lead during the second round. The candidate who recieves the most votes will win.
 * Article 4: The Executive
 * Article 5: The Monarch The Constitution
 * Article 5: The Monarch The Constitution


 * 1) The  King Regnant or Queen Regnant  shall be the Head of State of the Kingdom of Talmoria. He/She shall represent the Nation, guarantee its independence and see to it that this Constitution is observed.
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 * 3) The [Head of state title] shall be elected for a term of office of [Number of months] months in accordance with the procedure set out in this Article and subject to the provisions of the sections 1 and 3 of Article 13.
 * 4) The [Head of state title] shall be elected using a two round system. Each party shall have the right to register one candidate for elections for the office of [Head of state title]. A primary round of election shall be held to select the two candidates for the second round.
 * 5) The two candidates having the largest number of votes in the primary election shall participate in the second round, the candidate having the highest number of votes in the second round shall be declared the new [Head of state title].
 * 6) The monarchy of the [Name of nation] is hereditary through direct, natural and legitimate descent from the [Head of state title], by order of primogeniture.
 * Article 6: The Cabinet


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 * 2) The Cabinet shall aid and advise the [Head of state title] and conduct the policy of the Government.
 * 3) The Cabinet shall exercise the executive power and conduct the policy of the Government.
 * 4) The Cabinet shall consist of 10 members. Each member, aside from the Head of Government, shall direct an administrative department and is responsible for the tasks and functions entrusted to his or her department.
 * 5) The Head of Government shall represent the Cabinet and the Government both at home and abroad. He shall chair the Cabinet and shall be responsible for the conduct of public business and the general government policy.
 * Article 7: Formation of Cabinet


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 * 2) There shall be a Cabinet to assist the Head of State in the proper discharge of executive powers.
 * 3) There shall be a Cabinet to exercise the executive powers on behalf of the Head of State.
 * 4) Any cabinet must be ratified by the agreement of more than a half of the [Name of legislature], according to Article 3 of the Constitution.
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 * 6) It is the exclusive responsibility of the [Head of state title] to propose a list of Cabinet members to assist him.
 * 7) It is the exclusive responsibility of the political party holding the greatest number of seats in the [Name of legislature] to propose a list of Cabinet ministers to assist the [Head of state title], save that if more than one political party holds the greatest number of seats, that number being equal for all such parties, any or all of these may propose a list.
 * 8) The responsibility of proposing a list of Cabinet members falls to political parties, any or all of whom may propose lists to assist the [Head of state title] in the running of the country.
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 * 10) Until such a time as a cabinet is formed, the [Head of state title] will hold executive power alone, subject to the agreement of the [Name of legislature], according to article 3 of the Constitution.
 * 11) A cabinet will continue to assist the [Head of state title], even if a new [Head of state title] is elected, until a different Cabinet is ratified.
 * 12) The Cabinet shall remain in office until such a time as a new Cabinet is formed.
 * Article 8: The Judiciary
 * The judicial authority shall be vested in a system of courts, both lower and constitutional. These courts shall have absolute power to ensure enforcement of the laws and constitution of the [Name of nation].
 * Article 9: Political Parties


 * 1) Political parties shall ensure that the will of the people prevails and, for this purpose, shall represent their voters in the [Name of legislature].
 * 2) A political party shall be registered in accordance with the national laws may be dissolved in cases of inactivity or for violations of national law.
 * 3) Representation in the [Name of legislature] shall be determined through a general election in which all political parties may participate in accordance with the provisions of Article 13.
 * Article 10: Opposition Parties


 * 1) The opposition parties shall play a constructive role to ensure that the government and the ruling parties function in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, provide good governance and strive to promote national interest and fulfil the aspirations of the people.
 * Their aim must be to make the Government responsible, accountable and transparent.


 * 1) The opposition parties shall have the right to oppose the elected Government and to question the Government’s conduct of public business.
 * Article 11: The States
 * The territory of the [Name of nation] comprises the [Title of states] of [Name of state], [Name of state], [Name of state], [Name of state] and [Name of state]. The national territory and the international territorial boundary of the [Name of nation] is inviolable.
 * Article 12: Local Governments
 * Certain powers may be devolved to the Local Governments by the [Name of legislature] in accordance with the procedures set out in Article 3.
 * Article 13: Elections


 * 1) Under this Constitution, the general will of the people shall be the basis of government and it shall be expressed through periodic elections in which all political parties shall have the right to participate.
 * 2) The method used to determine the number of seats each State receives in the [Name of legislature] shall be laid down by law in accordance with the provisions of Article 3.
 * 3) All political parties shall have the right to call for an early election at any time. A call for early elections shall require the vote of a majority of the total number of members of the [Name of legislature] in order to pass. Elections shall be scheduled upon the passage of such call for early elections.
 * Article 14: Amendment
 * Subject to the provisions of Article 3, the [Name of legislature] shall have the power to amend this Constitution. Amendments shall require a vote of two-thirds of the members of the Council of Wisdom in order to pass and may only apply to certain areas of this constitution.