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The 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. | The 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. | ||
==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== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Organic Law (text)|The text of the Organic Law]] | *[[Organic Law (text)|The text of the Organic Law]] |
Revision as of 19:12, 25 June 2012
The 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 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.
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."