KINGS AND QUEENS OF CONSTITUTIONALISM

Angelica Welch

Chase Haithcox

Isabel Urbanek

Katie Massey

Kirsten Chura

Paige Breaud

November 19, 2014

CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY

We chose this Government because we liked that the people have a say in who is chosen for parliament. Also, we liked that the people had a symbolic figure head like the sovereign.

Function: Unitary We believe this is the most consolidation of power to make our

government more efficient.

PREAMBLE

In order to provide justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare of the people and to secure the blessings of liberty for the people of our society, and to unite us together, we establish our rights and agreements in the following document.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

House of the Lords equal representation of each province 9 year terms must be a citizen , age 30 with Master’s level

of education. House of Commons

proportional representation of the population of the province

3 year terms must be a citizen, age 18 with High school

education

They have to the Power to: make laws, declare war tax citizens, and regulate trade impeach the Prime Minister, remove sovereign, and declare new

sovereign.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

The Sovereign: The Queen or King the symbolic figurehead of the country.The Prime Minister: Is the most senior minister of the cabinet.

The requirements of this power are being an active member of The House of Lords, and receiving a Master’s degree, being thirty years of age and they have to be elected.

The powers that the Prime Minister holds are; picking his own cabinet members, and may dismiss them when he wishes.

The Cabinet: an agenda group of appointed ministers in order to formulate policies for policies.

Parliament: Is in charge of making laws, the debate topic issues, and discussing how taxes will be paid for the well being of the country.

THE SOVEREIGN

The Queen is a symbolic figure head. She is given the power of holding her position by birth right. At any point where she is unfit to rule, the next in line will take her place until she is ready to take the crown again. She comforts the people and acts as a security blanket for the country. She is a very important symbol, but does not have a lot of power.

Powers: Right to refuse a government request to dissolve parliament and call an election, if they believe a government can legitimately be formed.

JUDICIAL BRANCH

Supreme Court One panel of nine judges. Judges are nominated by both Houses in

Parliament Judges are appointed by the Prime Minister

Intermediate Court ( Appellate) One judge presiding Appointed by the High Court

Trial Courts Will serve local districts. Trial by jury in all cases with one judge

presiding. Appointed by the High Court

Power Courts may only hears cases brought before

them Supreme Court has the Power of Judicial Review. Supreme Court has the Power to create new

court districts.

All Judges must be at least 40 years of age, have no criminal history, have a Law Degree and practiced Law for 10 years. Appointments are Life.  

EDUCATION

• Structure• Federal: The Department of Education

decides the curriculum and the content covered by standardized testing.

• Local: School districts decide the budget of schools

• Funding: Federal government funds education

• Teachers are paid based on the level of education they teach.

• Educational administrators are compensated based on the academic performance of their schools.

• Curriculum• Education compulsory for children aged 5-18.• Free education is provided during this time.• English, mathematics, sciences, physical

education, social studies, arts, and an elective second language

• Standardized testing:• Math and English

• Higher education: • Associates and vocational degrees• Bachelors, masters, doctorate, and law

degrees

HEALTHCARE

The healthcare system is delegated to The Royal Crown’s Health Service by Parliament.

The Royal Crown’s Health Service proposes a budget for Parliament’s approval, and is in charge of running the healthcare system efficiently and to provide the best possible care.

The healthcare system is funded through federal taxes, while operating under an approved budget by Parliament.

MILITARY

StructureThe military of Kings and Queens of Constitutionalism is made up of five separate

branches. The Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. Protection of borders

These five branches will defend the people of our country and protect our land, air and surrounding sea from outside opposition.

DraftingThere is a draft practicing draft. Draftees must abide by basic requirements.

IMMIGRATION

Federal Government runs immigration Provincial Government can make locally relevant

immigration policies Provincial and Local Government

Becoming a Citizen Individuals 18 or older Must secure visa for entry 7 year waiting period before gaining citizenship spouse of a current citizen is eligible. Applicants must have the documents: passport,

proof of residence, address, birth certificate proof of marriage, proof of eligible communication skills.    

AMENDMENTS

The right to unarmed, non-violent assembly and association.

Freedom of religion. No laws are to place any religion, or lack thereof, over another.

Equal treatment under the law regardless personal attributes such as race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, and physical or mental ability

All property confiscated by the government, if lawfully owned, is to be fully reimbursed for by the government.

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