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KINGS AND QUEENS OF CONSTITUTIONALISM
Angelica Welch
Chase Haithcox
Isabel Urbanek
Katie Massey
Kirsten Chura
Paige Breaud
November 19, 2014
CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY
We chose this Government because we liked that the people have a say in who is chosen for parliament. Also, we liked that the people had a symbolic figure head like the sovereign.
Function: Unitary We believe this is the most consolidation of power to make our
government more efficient.
PREAMBLE
In order to provide justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare of the people and to secure the blessings of liberty for the people of our society, and to unite us together, we establish our rights and agreements in the following document.
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
House of the Lords equal representation of each province 9 year terms must be a citizen , age 30 with Master’s level
of education. House of Commons
proportional representation of the population of the province
3 year terms must be a citizen, age 18 with High school
education
They have to the Power to: make laws, declare war tax citizens, and regulate trade impeach the Prime Minister, remove sovereign, and declare new
sovereign.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
The Sovereign: The Queen or King the symbolic figurehead of the country.The Prime Minister: Is the most senior minister of the cabinet.
The requirements of this power are being an active member of The House of Lords, and receiving a Master’s degree, being thirty years of age and they have to be elected.
The powers that the Prime Minister holds are; picking his own cabinet members, and may dismiss them when he wishes.
The Cabinet: an agenda group of appointed ministers in order to formulate policies for policies.
Parliament: Is in charge of making laws, the debate topic issues, and discussing how taxes will be paid for the well being of the country.
THE SOVEREIGN
The Queen is a symbolic figure head. She is given the power of holding her position by birth right. At any point where she is unfit to rule, the next in line will take her place until she is ready to take the crown again. She comforts the people and acts as a security blanket for the country. She is a very important symbol, but does not have a lot of power.
Powers: Right to refuse a government request to dissolve parliament and call an election, if they believe a government can legitimately be formed.
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Supreme Court One panel of nine judges. Judges are nominated by both Houses in
Parliament Judges are appointed by the Prime Minister
Intermediate Court ( Appellate) One judge presiding Appointed by the High Court
Trial Courts Will serve local districts. Trial by jury in all cases with one judge
presiding. Appointed by the High Court
Power Courts may only hears cases brought before
them Supreme Court has the Power of Judicial Review. Supreme Court has the Power to create new
court districts.
All Judges must be at least 40 years of age, have no criminal history, have a Law Degree and practiced Law for 10 years. Appointments are Life.
EDUCATION
• Structure• Federal: The Department of Education
decides the curriculum and the content covered by standardized testing.
• Local: School districts decide the budget of schools
• Funding: Federal government funds education
• Teachers are paid based on the level of education they teach.
• Educational administrators are compensated based on the academic performance of their schools.
• Curriculum• Education compulsory for children aged 5-18.• Free education is provided during this time.• English, mathematics, sciences, physical
education, social studies, arts, and an elective second language
• Standardized testing:• Math and English
• Higher education: • Associates and vocational degrees• Bachelors, masters, doctorate, and law
degrees
HEALTHCARE
The healthcare system is delegated to The Royal Crown’s Health Service by Parliament.
The Royal Crown’s Health Service proposes a budget for Parliament’s approval, and is in charge of running the healthcare system efficiently and to provide the best possible care.
The healthcare system is funded through federal taxes, while operating under an approved budget by Parliament.
MILITARY
StructureThe military of Kings and Queens of Constitutionalism is made up of five separate
branches. The Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. Protection of borders
These five branches will defend the people of our country and protect our land, air and surrounding sea from outside opposition.
DraftingThere is a draft practicing draft. Draftees must abide by basic requirements.
IMMIGRATION
Federal Government runs immigration Provincial Government can make locally relevant
immigration policies Provincial and Local Government
Becoming a Citizen Individuals 18 or older Must secure visa for entry 7 year waiting period before gaining citizenship spouse of a current citizen is eligible. Applicants must have the documents: passport,
proof of residence, address, birth certificate proof of marriage, proof of eligible communication skills.
AMENDMENTS
The right to unarmed, non-violent assembly and association.
Freedom of religion. No laws are to place any religion, or lack thereof, over another.
Equal treatment under the law regardless personal attributes such as race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, and physical or mental ability
All property confiscated by the government, if lawfully owned, is to be fully reimbursed for by the government.
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