Constitution of the Republic of Sovereign States

Constitution

of the

Republic of Sovereign States

Res Publica in Perpetuum

Preamble

We, the collected Senate of the Republic of Sovereign States, united under a common purpose to ensure freedom, equality, brotherhood, and unity under the principles of merit, justice, peace, and representation, do establish this Republic for the provision of protection during conflict, assistance when in need, and haven during peace. Let this, the Constitution of the Republic of Sovereign States, bind us to these founding ideals so long as the Republic stands.

Article I: Admission into the Republic and Rights of Sentience

A. All nations who are willing to subscribe to membership in the RSS are obligated to uphold, protect, and defend Constitution of the RSS in times of Peace and in times of War.

B. Upon meeting the following criteria, nations may be accepted into the RSS:

1. The nation is currently neither a legitimate nor an illegitimate (ghost) member of another alliance or organization.

2. The nation is currently without prior obligation to any alliance, be it peaceful or belligerent.

C. Upon meeting the aforementioned criteria, the nation shall then be known as a “Senator of the Republic” and hold all Powers, Privileges, and Rights such that:

1. Neither the Senate of the Republic, nor the General Ministry, nor the Chancellor shall make a Law or order which affects one's Right to freedom of expression and opinion.

2. Neither the Senate of the Republic, nor the General Ministry, nor the Chancellor shall make a Law or order which affects one's Right to protection from aggression both outside and within the Republic.

3. Neither the Senate of the Republic, nor the General Ministry, nor the Chancellor shall make a Law or order which affects one's Right to equal representation and opportunity within the Republic.

4. Neither the Senate of the Republic, nor the General Ministry, nor the Chancellor shall make a Law or order which affects one's Right to due process under Republic Law.

5. Neither the Senate of the Republic, nor the General Ministry, nor the Chancellor shall make a Law or order, or enter into any treaty with the intention of the suspension or abolition of the Rights enumerated above.

Article II: Code of Conduct

A. It is asked and required that all nations bearing allegiance to the RSS Act accordingly as Republic nations and not engage in activities or behaviors that may disparage or tarnish the name of the RSS.

B. Respect is to be given to fellow members of the Republic and to all those outside of the RSS in accordance with Article II, Section A.

C. Violation of Article II, Section B will result in punishment as befitting to the degree of the crime by order of the Senate; repeated offenses shall result in expulsion from the RSS.

D. No senator of the RSS may declare or engage in warfare without the direct and prior consent of the Minister of Defense. Raiding and other “rogue” activity is strictly prohibited. Repeated offenses of raiding or "rogue" activity shall be considered Acts of Treason against the Republic.

E. Attacks against fellow members of the Republic shall be deemed Acts of Treason against the Republic and shall result in the expulsion of the aggressor nation from the RSS and perma-ZIing of the nation by the RSS and her allies by order of the Senate.

F. All forms of espionage directed against the RSS are completely prohibited and are deemed Acts of Treason against the Republic.

Article III: Structure of the Republic

A. The Senate of the Republic: The Republic shall be governed by a Senate of the Republic, which shall vote upon decisions regarding the running and policy of the Republic.

1. The Senate shall consist of all legitimate senators of the RSS; it shall be lead nominally by a Vice Chancellor, who has explicit power to decide votes on legislation in the event of a tie.

2. The Senate will be enabled to Declare War and to enter into peace treaties.

3. Should War be declared, all activities pertaining to the waging of warfare will fall to the Chancellor and the Minister of Defense until the conclusion of the conflict by a vote of peace by the Senate on a particular treaty.

4. The Senate shall shall make no Law nor enter into any treaty with the intention to suspend the Constitution of the Republic of Sovereign States at any time for any reason.

5. The Senate shall elect a new General Ministry every two (2) months beginning four (4) months after the day of the ratification of the Constitution or another date as determined by vote of the Senate.

a. Elections of candidates shall last a total of three days. Campaigns may begin up to a month prior.

b. The candidate with the most votes for their respective office at the end of the election shall be deemed the victor.

c. Each candidate may only run for one office at any time.

d. The Chancellor and Vice Chancellor shall be excluded from bimonthly elections per Article II, Section 6.

6. The Senate shall elect a new Chancellor every four (4) months beginning four (4) months after the day of the ratification of the Constitution or another date as determined by vote of the Senate.

a. Elections of candidates shall last a total of three days. Campaigns may begin up to a month prior.

b. Upon announcing their candidacy and designating a Vice Chancellor, no candidate is to be engaged in an election for a separate office.

c. The term of a Chancellor may be renewed once.

d. Once their term renewed term has expired, the Chancellor must abstain from running for office as Chancellor for a period of three (3) months before again running for office

7. The Senate may, at any time, propose and vote on the impeachment of any member(s) of either the General Ministry or Chancellor on any grounds deemed sufficient by the Senate to move to a binding vote, such as Treason and Negligence of Office.

B. The General Ministry: The ministries of the Republic shall be governed by a General Ministry, which shall execute policies deemed necessary for the running of the Republic by the Senate of the Republic.

1. The General Ministry will consist of a Chancellor, Vice Chancellor (VC), Minister of State (MoS), Minister of Defense (MoD), and Minister of Commerce (MoC).

a. The General Ministry shall be led by a Chancellor, who shall have Power to Veto any bill or action of the Senate or General Ministry.

2. The General Ministry shall in the time of emergency or crisis have Power to do that which is necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing of Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the RSS, or in any Department or Officer thereof in persuit of the fulfillment of their Mandate to secure the Rights and Liberties of the members of the Republic.

C. Extension of Terms to Senate of the Republic

1. Any Terms or Powers not defined by in this document or in any other official documents of the Senate or General Ministry are solely reserved for the Senate of the Republic and its members.

Article IV: Senate Legislation and Protocol

A. The Senate of the Republic shall legislate by the following guidelines:

1. All manner of Acts and treaties and pacts will require a minimum 48 hour discussion period by the Senate, followed by a minimum 48 hour vote by the Senate with a minimum of 66%+1 (two-thirds) majority in favor of the legislation prior to passage.

2. The Chancellor and/or Vice Chancellor shall notify all members of all officially proposed Treaties or Amendments and all votes thereof however way deemed expedient and efficient.

3. Should legislation be vetoed by the Chancellor, the Senate may again vote on the same legislation, which will require a minimum of 75%+1 majority in favor of passage to declare the legislation fully valid.

4. Amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Sovereign States shall be carried out only by the Senate. A minimum of 72 hours discussion and 72 hours voting period shall be required before the Amendment(s) shall be considered Law. A minimum of 75%+1 majority in favor of the Amendment is required for passage.

5. Once passage has been acquired, it shall be finalized with the placement of the signatures of the Chancellor and General Ministry.

Article V: Government Positions

A. General Ministry Members. Unless otherwise specified by Article III, Section A, General Ministry members (with the exception of the Vice Chancellor and Chancellor) shall be elected by the Senate bimonthly.

1. Chancellor

a. The RSS will be lead by a Chancellor, voted upon by the members of the Senate of the Republic. The Chancellor will preside over the General Ministry and shall see that the laws and policies of the Constitution are enforced.

b. The Chancellor shall serve as a link between the General Ministry and the Senate, and shall monthly inform the Senate of the State of the Republic.

c. The Chancellor shall serve as the executive branch of the Government, and shall be Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic when called into service.

2. Vice Chancellor

a. The office of the Vice Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor upon their announcing candidacy for election and will serve at the pleasure and discretion of the Chancellor.

b. The Vice Chancellor is to fill the role and duties of the executive office if the Chancellor is unable to do so.

c. The Vice Chancellor will assist in keeping the Senate informed of General Ministry affairs.

d. The Vice Chancellor shall assist in the resolution of any internal conflicts between members of the Republic.

e. The Vice Chancellor shall oversee the recruitment and education of members of the Republic.

3. Minister of State

a. The Minister of State shall coordinate and put into effect the foreign and diplomatic policy of the Republic.

b. The Minister of State shall have Power to appoint ambassadors to other alliances and remove said ambassadors from their position.

c. The Minister of State shall coordinate the masking of foreign ambassadors and shall welcome them to their respective embassies.

d. The Minister of State shall have responsibility and authority to determine the organization of all embassies used for diplomatic purposes.

e. The Minister of State shall negotiate treaties and pacts and shall bring those documents to a vote in the Senate.

f. The Minister of State will have the authority to determine surrender terms and to negotiate terms of peace and shall bring these terms to a vote in the Senate.

4. Minister of Defense

a. With the exception of Declaration of War, the Chancellor, and the Minister of Defense, and their Military Officers shall have command over all aggressive and defensive Acts of the Senate, and shall have the authority to immediately respond to aggressive action upon the Republic provided ample cause. The Ministry of Defense shall leverage Foreign Affairs for negotiations, which are subject to the approval of the Senate.

b. The Minister of Defense shall have the authority to dictate terms of peace to enemies, subject to the good council of the Chancellor, Minister of State, and approval of the Senate.

c. The Minister of Defense, or their Military Officers, shall coordinate all Foreign Aid to nations engaged in war in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce.

d. The Minister of Defense shall organize the Grand Army of the Republic and shall have authority to solicit and appoint Officers to oversee military orders and to implement systems with the intent of conveying orders with efficiency and speed.

e. The Minister of Defense shall have responsibility and authority to determine the organization of all forums and systems used by the Ministry of Defense in military readiness and response.

f. The Minister of Defense shall determine medals and awards for conduct of engaged members in war.

5. Minister of Commerce

a. The Minister of Commerce shall oversee the economic and statistical development of the Alliance and shall oversee and implement policies to increase the economic well-being of the Republic members.

b. The Minister of Commerce shall oversee tech and resources trades, and shall assist in their transactions if required.

c. The Minister of Commerce shall oversee economic protocol and ensure that all Alliance business conforms to the Constitution.

d. The Minister of Commerce shall have responsibility and authority to determine the organization of all forums and systems utilized by the Ministry of Commerce.

B. Deputy Ministers

1. Deputy Ministers shall be appointed by their respective Minister.

a. Deputy Ministers shall serve until the end of the term of the Minister that appointed them or until removed from their position by that Minister. A maximum of one deputy minister is allowed per minister.

b. Deputy Ministers will fill in for their Ministers should the Minister be away by way of seniority or prior designation.

c. Ministers have authority to define the title, organization, and responsibilities of their deputies.