Chidao Constitution
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The Chidao Constitution was a constitutional proposal, named after the Chidao Emperor. The document was meant to formalise the end of the more liberal Xianfa Constitution, which was de jure, but not de facto, still in force.
The Constitution
We, the Jingdaoese people, acting through our representatives, determined that we shall secure for ourselves and our posterity the fruits of peaceful cooperation with all nations and the blessings of liberty throughout this land, and resolved that never again shall we be visited with the horrors of war through the action of government, do proclaim that sovereign power resides with the people and do firmly establish this Constitution. Government is a sacred trust of the people, the authority for which is derived from the people, the powers of which are exercised by the representatives of the people, and the benefits of which are enjoyed by the people. This is a universal principle of mankind upon which this Constitution is founded. We reject and revoke all constitutions, laws, ordinances, and rescripts in conflict herewith.
We, the Jingdaoese people, desire peace for all time and are deeply conscious of the high ideals controlling human relationship, and we have determined to preserve our security and existence, trusting in the justice and faith of the peace-loving peoples of the world.
We believe that no nation is responsible to itself alone, but that laws of political morality are universal; and that obedience to such laws is incumbent upon all nations who would sustain their own sovereignty and justify their sovereign relationship with other nations.
We, the Jingdaoese people, pledge our national honour to accomplish these high ideals and purposes with all our resources.
CHAPTER I - THE EMPEROR
Article 1.
The Emperor shall be the symbol of the State, the unity of the People and as Guiding Light to Eternal Salvation with whom resides sovereign power, deriving his position from the will of the people.
Article 2.
The Heavenly Throne shall be dynastic and lies in hands of the Erasmii Dynasty.
Article 3.
The advice and approval of the Cabinet shall be required for all acts of the Emperor in matters of state, and the Cabinet shall be responsible therefore.
Article 4.
a) The Emperor shall perform only such acts in matters of state as are provided for in this Constitution or Laws.
b) The Emperor may delegate the performance of his acts in matters of state.
Article 5.
When a Regency is established, the Regent shall perform his acts in matters of state in the Emperor's name. In this case, paragraph one of the preceding article will be applicable.
Article 6.
The Emperor shall appoint or dismiss the Viceroys and Governors of the Provinces.
Article 7.
The Emperor, with the advice and approval of the Cabinet, shall perform the following acts in matters of state on behalf of the people:
a) Promulgation of amendments of the constitution, laws, cabinet orders and treaties.
b) Convocation of the Seanad.
c) Dissolution of the Imperial Yuan.
d) Proclamation of general election of members of the Imperial Yuan.
e) Attestation of the appointment and dismissal of Ministers of State and other officials as provided for by law, and of full powers and credentials of Ambassadors and Ministers, with approval of the Yuan and on behalf of the Diwang.
f) Attestation of general and special amnesty, commutation of punishment, reprieve, and restoration of rights.
g) Awarding of civil and military honors, peerage and noble titles.
h) Attestation of instruments of ratification and other diplomatic documents as provided for by law.
i) Receiving foreign ambassadors and ministers.
j) Performance of ceremonial functions.
k) veto laws, decrees and amendments to the constitution.
Article 8.
No property can be given to, or received by, the Imperial House, nor can any gifts be made therefrom, without the authorization of the Emperor.
CHAPTER II - RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE PEOPLE
Article 9.
The conditions necessary for being a Jingdaoese national are the following:
a) One must be born on Jingdaoese territory.
b) One must be born from a mother of father with Jingdaoese citizenship who has not been convicted for a crime within Jingdaoese borders for which he or she lost his / her citizenship.
c) One must not have lost his / her citizenship.
d) being approved by the Secretariat of Immigration.
Article 10.
The people have the inalienable right to worship the Heavenly Light.
Article 11.
All public officials are servants of the whole community and not of any group thereof.
Article 12.
No religious organization shall receive any privileges from the State, with exception of the Tianchaodao (Way of the Empire).
Article 13.
a) All people shall have the right and the obligation to work.
b) Standards for wages, hours, rest and other working conditions shall be fixed by law.
Article 14.
a) The people shall be liable to taxation as provided by law.
b) The people are responsible for the security of the State. Therefore, their commitment to the security forces and industry which supports them, is a necessity.
CHAPTER III - THE CHAO SUWEIAI
Article 15.
The Heavenly Light shall be the highest organ of state power, and shall be the sole law-making organ of the State. He's aided in this task by the Imperial Councils, also known as the Chao Suweiai.
Article 16.
The Chao Suweiai consists of two Councils, namely the Gong Suweiai (Public Council) and the Sifang Suweiai (Private Council).
Article 17.
a) The Gong Suweiai consist of provincial representatives, high nobility and important military officers.
b) The representatives in the are appointed to the Gong Suweiai with approval of the Emperor.
c) The Sifang Suweiai consists of a select group of trusted Jingdaoese, appointed by the Emperor. Their membership needs to be renewed with the ascension of a new Emperor to the Throne.
Article 18.
a) The Provinces are governed by a Viceroy, appointed by the Heavenly Light. The title is not hereditary and granted by the grace of the Imperial Court. b) A Viceroy can not govern a Province in which he, or his clan or family, has family roots. c) The Viceroy will act as link between the civil and military authorities.
Article 19.
a) The Districts are governed by locally appointed governors. They are appointed by the Viceroy, in agreement with the local district and provincial assemblies. b) A governor has no authority over the armed forces.
Article 20.
An ordinary session of the Chao Suweiai shall be convoked when a new Emperor ascends the Throne.
Article 21.
The Cabinet may determine to convoke extraordinary sessions of the Chao Suweiai.
CHAPTER IV - THE CABINET
Article 22.
Executive power shall be vested in the Cabinet. The formal name of the Cabinet is 'Grand Secretariat'.
Article 23.
a) The Cabinet shall consist of the Diwang, who shall be its head, and other Ministers of State.
b) The Cabinet, in the exercise of executive power, shall be collectively responsible to the Emperor.
Article 24.
The Diwang is appointed by the Heavenly Light.
Article 25.
a) The Diwang shall appoint the Ministers of State.
b) The Diwang may remove the Ministers of State as he chooses.
Article 26.
The Diwang, representing the Cabinet, submits bills, reports on general national affairs and foreign relations to the Chao Suweiai and exercises control and supervision over various administrative branches.
Article 27.
The Cabinet, in addition to other general administrative functions, shall perform the following functions:
a) Administer the law faithfully; conduct affairs of state.
b) Manage foreign affairs.
c) Conclude treaties. However, it shall obtain prior or, depending on circumstances, subsequent approval of the Diet.
d) Administer the civil service, in accordance with standards established by law.
e) Prepare the budget, and present it to the Diet.
f) Enact cabinet orders which will become Imperial Decrees.
g) Decide on general amnesty, special amnesty, commutation of punishment, reprieve, and restoration of rights.
Article 28.
All laws and Decrees shall be signed by the Emperor or, in His absence, the Regent.
CHAPTER V - JUDICIARY
Article 29.
a) The whole judicial power is vested in the Seanad and in such inferior courts as are established by law.
b) The Emperor shall act as Chief Judge.
Article 30.
a) Governors shall act as judge within their own territory.
b) For crimes committed in more than one Province, the Seanad shall appoint a judge from among their members.
Article 31.
a) All judges shall be independent in the exercise of their conscience and shall be bound only by this Constitution and the laws.
b) However, the well-being of the State and the People is of the utmost importance and must weigh heavily in the exercise of their duty.
CHAPTER VI - JURISDICTION AND AMENDMENTS
Article 32.
a) Amendments to this Constitution shall be initiated through a concurring vote of two-thirds or more of all the members of the Yuan.
b) Amendments when so ratified shall immediately be promulgated by the Emperor in the name of the people, as an integral part of this Constitution.
Article 33.
This constitution is applicable to all Jingdaoese controlled lands on the mainland of Apollonia, overseas military installations and those islands no further than 144 kilometres away from the Apollonian coastline on their closest points. All other Jingdaoese lands, and everything and everyone on them, are the private possession of the emperor.
