Constitution of 1802/Articles

Article 1- The State

 * 1) The Kingdom of Brunant, or Carrington Island is an indivisible sovereign nation with total and unquestioned power over Hogeberg Island, Central Island, Middleton Island, Brunant Island, as well as its citizens and residents.
 * 2) (2011) The Kingdom also has power over Aurora Island and therefore Aurora Parish.
 * 3) The Kingdom is a Democratic Kingdom, governed by the laws of the nation

Article 2- The King

 * 1) . The King of Brunant is to be recognized as the Symbolic Head of State of the country.
 * a. The King may only have ceremonial powers invested in him.
 * b. The duties of the king include:
 * i) the right to declare war and make peace, upon the express consent of Congress.
 * ii) the signing off of the yearly congressional budget
 * c. The rights of the King include:
 * i) (1802, repealed 1851) the right to dismiss any member of office if the king feels he or she is not satisfying the nation.
 * ii) (1802, repealed 1851) the right to end congress.
 * iii) (1802, repealed 1851) the right to appoint congressmen.
 * i) the right to call a referendum of a particular issue.

Article 4-The President

 * 1) . The President of Brunant is the acting Head of State of the country.
 * a. The duties of the president are:
 * i) to serve as the second house of government, and upon rational judgement, voting on all proposals
 * ii) to provide a public face to the international community, and to provide good relations with other entities.

2. (1802, repealed 1851) The President of the Kingdom is to be appointed by The King, under the counsel of congress, for a period consisting of no more than six years before re-apointment retirement.
 * 1) . The President of the Kingdom is to be elected by the general populace for a period consisting of no more than six years before retirement or re-election.
 * a. The President may only serve two consecutive terms, or three non-consecutive terms.

Article 5- The Prime Minister

 * 1) . The Prime Minister of Brunant is the chief of government.
 * a. The duties of the prime minister are:
 * i) to appoint (and dismiss) other cabinet members and ministers
 * ii) co-ordinate the policies and activities of all government departments
 * iii) to head the civil service


 * 1) . The Prime Minister is to be elected by the general populace for a period consisting of no more than four years before retirement or re-election.
 * a. (1802, repealed 1990) The Prime Minister may serve an unlimited amount of terms if elected.

Article 6- Congress

 * 1) . Members of the congress are the popularly elected representatives
 * a. The duties of the congress are:
 * i) to represent the inhabitants of their parish
 * ii) to propose bills in congress
 * iii) to amend bill and other laws
 * b. The powers of congress include:
 * i) being able to make a constitutional amendment, with the support of a majority of congresspersons and parishes amounting to more than 50% of the general populace


 * 1) . (1802, repealed 1851) Members of the congress are to be appointed by The King, under the counsel of the President, for a period consisting of no more than four years before re-appointment or retirement. Congressmen may serve an unlimited amount of terms if elected.
 * 2) . (1851) Members of the congress are to be elected by the general populace for a period consisting of no more than four years before retirement or re-election.
 * a. Congressmen may serve an unlimited amount of terms if elected.


 * 1) . (1802, repealed 1990) Senators of congress are to be appointed by The King, under the counsel of the President for a term of either 25 years, or until the senator reaches the age of 75.
 * a. (1802, repealed 1990) Only competent persons with previous experience in politics may be appointed as senators.

Article 7-Division of Powers

 * 1) . The Legislative Branch consists of the Congress.
 * 2) . The Executive Branch consists of the Prime Minister and the President.
 * 3) . The Judicial Branch consists of the Chief Justices and Assistant Justices.
 * 4) . The people have the right to elect the Legislative and Executive Branches.

Article 8- Elections
1. Elections are to be held and overseen by the Elections bureau

a. The Elections bureau must organize elections within the specified timeframes i) exceptions to this may occur under martial law

b. The Elections bureau has the right to decide which voting method the nation uses, so long as: i) It is democratic ii) It is held secretly iii) It does not involve any form of violence or prejudice

Article 9- The Judiciary
1. The Kingdom of Brunant must allow for a supreme national court free from royal& political interfearance with the task of measuring and enforcing the law.

a. This court is to remain permanent and a full part of governmental institutions.

b. The supreme national court is to have unquestionable jurisdiction over all local courts.

2. The court is to be presided by the Chief Justice

a. (1802, repealed 1851) The President, under the consent of the King appoints justices to the court.

a. The President, under the consent of Congress appoints justices to the court

b. The Chief Justice is appointed for 1-year terms and he may:
 * i) Be reappointed as many times as the President desires
 * ii) (1802, repealed 1851) So-long as the Justice retires at the mandatory limit of 75 years of age

c. The Chief Justice is to be knowledgeable in the laws of the nation

d. The Chief Justice may take any decision whatsoever so long as:
 * i) He complies with what is prescribed in the Constitution
 * ii) He is not personally or emotionally involved in the case
 * iii) He does not hand a sentence out in malice or vengeance

3. The Supreme court may only hear cases if: a. They have passed through other court levels and have been appealed b. They are of high enough importance to be deemed judgeable at the Supreme court