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The 1997/XVII '''Organic Law''', also known as the OrgLaw, is the highest law of [[Talossa]] and the supreme governing document.  Its twenty-one articles broadly establish the boundaries of the nation, the role of the [[Crown|sovereign]], the functioning of the [[government]], the nature of the [[Ziu]], and other vital topics.  The nineteenth article describes a Covenant of Rights and Freedoms modeled after the [[wikipedia:Bill of Rights|U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights]], which guarantees a list of particularly vital rights of the Talossan people.
The {{year|1997}} '''Organic Law''', also known as the OrgLaw, is the highest law of [[Talossa]] and the supreme governing document.  Its twenty-one articles broadly establish the boundaries of the nation, the role of the [[Crown|sovereign]], the functioning of the [[government]], the nature of the [[Ziu]], and other vital topics.  The nineteenth article describes a Covenant of Rights and Freedoms modeled after the [[wikipedia:Bill of Rights|U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights]], which guarantees a list of particularly vital rights of the Talossan people.


==History==
==History==
The Organic Law was established in 1997/XVII.
The Organic Law was established in {{year|1997}}.


==Contents==
==Contents==

Revision as of 20:52, 25 June 2012

The 1997/XVIII Organic Law, also known as the OrgLaw, is the highest law of Talossa and the supreme governing document. Its twenty-one articles broadly establish the boundaries of the nation, the role of the sovereign, the functioning of the government, the nature of the Ziu, and other vital topics. The nineteenth article describes a Covenant of Rights and Freedoms modeled after the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights, which guarantees a list of particularly vital rights of the Talossan people.

History

The Organic Law was established in 1997/XVIII.

Contents

Article I: Declaration of Independence

This section consists of a single sentence, mimicking the original founding of Talossa by "proclaim[ing] the Kingdom of Talossa to be an independent unit in the master plan of World Singular Secession."

Article II: Points of State

This article establishes the boundaries of Talossa and its capital, Abbeville. It also describes some of the most important symbols of the nation, including the flag, national motto, and arms of the state.

Article III: The King

The third article declares Talossa to be a "constitutional, hereditary Monarchy," and its second section grants the sovereign specified powers, such as the ability to veto bills and grant pardons. The bulk of this article, however, concerns the manner in which the monarch is replaced or succeeded. It details how the crown passes from King John to his next heir, irrespective of gender, and the implementation of a regency when this is not immediately possible.

The article also specifies how the Ziu may remove an heir from the line of succession, or remove a reigning monarch from his position. Lastly, Article III requires a new King to establish a Privy Council of esteemed elder Talossans, to advice him on "matters of grave importance."

Article IV: Election to the Senäts

Article V: Composition of the Senäts

Article VI: Political Parties

Article VII: Elections to the Cosâ

Article VIII: Composition of the Cosâ

Article IX: The Secretary of State, the Hopper, and the Clark

Article X: Passing Legislation

Article XI: The Seneschál

Article XII: The Government (Cabinet)

Article XIII: Duration of the Cosâ and the Government

Article XIV: Living Cosâ

Article XV: Amendments to the Organic Law

Article XVI: The Courts

Article XVII: Territorial Subdivisions

Article XVIII: Citizenship and Rights

Article XIX: Covenant of Rights and Freedoms

Article XX: Referenda

Article XXI: Status of the Organic Law

See also