Provisional Constitution of Australis - Revision history

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Article III

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	Article III of the constitution establishes the powers of the judiciary.		Article III of the constitution establishes the powers of the judiciary.

	The first clause vests the power of the judiciary in the Provisional Council of Australis. This section defines the number of seats to be odd. Each ship, initially including the Striding Forth, Ordo, and Tui, shall be apportioned one seat on the council, and the citizens of Australis of each ship shall vote democratically, via simple majority, to fill the seat apportioned to them. If, after apportionment of seats, the number of seats is even, then one additional seat shall be created, and this seat shall be filled by direct appointment of the Provisional King. If a ship ceases to exist, its apportioned seat is removed, except in cases of mutiny, whereupon the Provisional King will fill its seat instead. If the number of apportioned seats decreases such that the total number of seats is even, then the seat filled by the Provisional King shall be removed if it exists, otherwise created as detailed in this document. If there comes a point where additional ships may wish to have a seat apportioned, whether or not the seat is to be created shall be subject to a 2/3 majority vote of the Provisional Council. The Provisional King cannot be appointed to the Provisional Council.		The first clause vests the power of the judiciary in the Provisional Council of Australis. This section defines the number of seats to be odd. Each ship, initially including the ''Striding Forth'', ''Ordo'', and ''Tui'', shall be apportioned one seat on the council, and the citizens of Australis of each ship shall vote democratically, via simple majority, to fill the seat apportioned to them. If, after apportionment of seats, the number of seats is even, then one additional seat shall be created, and this seat shall be filled by direct appointment of the Provisional King. If a ship ceases to exist, its apportioned seat is removed, except in cases of mutiny, whereupon the Provisional King will fill its seat instead. If the number of apportioned seats decreases such that the total number of seats is even, then the seat filled by the Provisional King shall be removed if it exists, otherwise created as detailed in this document. If there comes a point where additional ships may wish to have a seat apportioned, whether or not the seat is to be created shall be subject to a 2/3 majority vote of the Provisional Council. The Provisional King cannot be appointed to the Provisional Council.

	The final clause clarifies that the council's authority passes over all decrees arising under the Provisional Constitution of Australis and any treaties made under the authority of the constitution.		The final clause clarifies that the council's authority passes over all decrees arising under the Provisional Constitution of Australis and any treaties made under the authority of the constitution.

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Closing endorsement

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	=== Closing endorsement ===		=== Closing endorsement ===

	The closing endorsement does not contain any functions or delegate any powers, and simply serves as authentication that the provisional constitution is valid and law.		This endorsement is signed by the leaders of the ships ''Striding Forth'', ''Ordo'', and ''Tui'', as well as Sven, and other important Australite figures and thinkers. Water Tribe observers were present at the creation of the document. The closing endorsement does not contain any functions or delegate any powers, and simply serves as authentication that the provisional constitution is valid and law.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Australis]]		* [[Australis]]

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Article III

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	Article III of the constitution establishes the powers of the judiciary.		Article III of the constitution establishes the powers of the judiciary.

	The first clause vests the power of the judiciary in the Provisional Council of Australis. This section defines the number of seats to be odd. Each ship, initially including the Striding Forth, Ordo, and Tui, shall be apportioned one seat on the council, and the citizens of each ship shall vote democratically, via simple majority, to fill the seat apportioned to them. If, after apportionment of seats, the number of seats is even, then one additional seat shall be created, and this seat shall be filled by direct appointment of the Provisional King. If a ship ceases to exist, its apportioned seat is removed, except in cases of mutiny, whereupon the Provisional King will fill its seat instead. If the number of apportioned seats decreases such that the total number of seats is even, then the seat filled by the Provisional King shall be removed if it exists, otherwise created as detailed in this document. If there comes a point where additional ships may wish to have a seat apportioned, whether or not the seat is to be created shall be subject to a 2/3 majority vote of the Provisional Council. The Provisional King cannot be appointed to the Provisional Council.		The first clause vests the power of the judiciary in the Provisional Council of Australis. This section defines the number of seats to be odd. Each ship, initially including the Striding Forth, Ordo, and Tui, shall be apportioned one seat on the council, and the citizens of Australis of each ship shall vote democratically, via simple majority, to fill the seat apportioned to them. If, after apportionment of seats, the number of seats is even, then one additional seat shall be created, and this seat shall be filled by direct appointment of the Provisional King. If a ship ceases to exist, its apportioned seat is removed, except in cases of mutiny, whereupon the Provisional King will fill its seat instead. If the number of apportioned seats decreases such that the total number of seats is even, then the seat filled by the Provisional King shall be removed if it exists, otherwise created as detailed in this document. If there comes a point where additional ships may wish to have a seat apportioned, whether or not the seat is to be created shall be subject to a 2/3 majority vote of the Provisional Council. The Provisional King cannot be appointed to the Provisional Council.

	The final clause clarifies that the council's authority passes over all decrees arising under the Provisional Constitution of Australis and any treaties made under the authority of the constitution.		The final clause clarifies that the council's authority passes over all decrees arising under the Provisional Constitution of Australis and any treaties made under the authority of the constitution.

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Article I

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	Article I of the constitution establishes the powers of the people. Its symbolic meaning as the first article relates to the importance of the people to govern themselves for the benefit of all. In it, several powers are enumerated:		Article I of the constitution establishes the powers of the people. Its symbolic meaning as the first article relates to the importance of the people to govern themselves for the benefit of all. In it, several powers are enumerated:
	* '''Voting Power''': The natural right of the citizenry to directly vote on all decrees with universal suffrage.		* '''Voting Power''': The natural right of the citizenry to directly vote on all decrees with universal suffrage. All votes shall be conducted via ranked choice voting.
	* '''Veto Power''': The power of the citizenry to veto decrees via a 67% majority vote. The veto can be invoked once per decree during the 3-day period between a decree being announced and a decree being made binding law.		* '''Veto Power''': The power of the citizenry to veto decrees via a 67% majority vote. The veto can be invoked once per decree during the 3-day period between a decree being announced and a decree being made binding law.
	* '''Constitutional Amendment Power''': The power to amend the constitution via a 3/4 majority vote of the citizenry, with the express approval of the Provisional King.		* '''Constitutional Amendment Power''': The power to amend the constitution via a 3/4 majority vote of the citizenry, with the express approval of the Provisional King.

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Article III

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	Article III of the constitution establishes the powers of the judiciary.		Article III of the constitution establishes the powers of the judiciary.

	The first clause vests the power of the judiciary in the Provisional Council of Australis. This section defines the number of seats to be ~~five~~. ~~Three seats are to~~ be ~~filled~~ via ~~direct democracy by~~ the ~~citizenry~~, and ~~two seats are to~~ be filled by direct appointment of the Provisional King. The Provisional King cannot be appointed to the Provisional Council.		The first clause vests the power of the judiciary in the Provisional Council of Australis. This section defines the number of seats to be odd. Each ship, initially including the Striding Forth, Ordo, and Tui, shall be apportioned one seat on the council, and the citizens of each ship shall vote democratically, via simple majority, to fill the seat apportioned to them. If, after apportionment of seats, the number of seats is even, then one additional seat shall be created, and this seat shall be filled by direct appointment of the Provisional King. If a ship ceases to exist, its apportioned seat is removed, except in cases of mutiny, whereupon the Provisional King will fill its seat instead. If the number of apportioned seats decreases such that the total number of seats is even, then the seat filled by the Provisional King shall be removed if it exists, otherwise created as detailed in this document. If there comes a point where additional ships may wish to have a seat apportioned, whether or not the seat is to be created shall be subject to a 2/3 majority vote of the Provisional Council. The Provisional King cannot be appointed to the Provisional Council.

	The final clause clarifies that the council's authority passes over all decrees arising under the Provisional Constitution of Australis and any treaties made under the authority of the constitution.		The final clause clarifies that the council's authority passes over all decrees arising under the Provisional Constitution of Australis and any treaties made under the authority of the constitution.

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Article I

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	* '''Veto Power''': The power of the citizenry to veto decrees via a 67% majority vote. The veto can be invoked once per decree during the 3-day period between a decree being announced and a decree being made binding law.		* '''Veto Power''': The power of the citizenry to veto decrees via a 67% majority vote. The veto can be invoked once per decree during the 3-day period between a decree being announced and a decree being made binding law.
	* '''Constitutional Amendment Power''': The power to amend the constitution via a 3/4 majority vote of the citizenry, with the express approval of the Provisional King.		* '''Constitutional Amendment Power''': The power to amend the constitution via a 3/4 majority vote of the citizenry, with the express approval of the Provisional King.
	* '''Referendum Power''': The power of the citizenry to invoke a non-binding referendum vote on any matter. Should the referendum pass with a simple majority vote, the Provisional King is required to seriously consider the contents*.		* '''Referendum Power''': The power of the citizenry to invoke a non-binding referendum vote on any matter. Should the referendum pass with a simple majority vote, the Provisional King is required to seriously consider the contents.

	These powers are given to the citizenry at large in order to incentivize participation in the civil process and give the public an opportunity to respond, both proactively and retroactively, to the Provisional King's actions.		These powers are given to the citizenry at large in order to incentivize participation in the civil process and give the public an opportunity to respond, both proactively and retroactively, to the Provisional King's actions.

	* Should the Provisional King decide to create a decree based on the non-binding referendum, the decree must then pass a simple majority vote by the citizenry. These kinds of decrees are still subject to the veto power, as any decree is. However, the three-day period for invoking a veto starts when the non-binding referendum is initially passed, not when the decree itself is passed. Should the Provisional King decide not to create a decree based on the non-binding referendum, it is required that a written explanation be supplied, within three days of the referendum passing, to the citizenry clearly outlining the reasons why the referendum will not be turned into a decree.		Should the Provisional King decide to create a decree based on the non-binding referendum, the decree must then pass a simple majority vote by the citizenry. These kinds of decrees are still subject to the veto power, as any decree is. However, the three-day period for invoking a veto starts when the non-binding referendum is initially passed, not when the decree itself is passed. Should the Provisional King decide not to create a decree based on the non-binding referendum, it is required that a written explanation be supplied, within three days of the referendum passing, to the citizenry clearly outlining the reasons why the referendum will not be turned into a decree.

	=== Article II ===		=== Article II ===

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Article I

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	* '''Veto Power''': The power of the citizenry to veto decrees via a 67% majority vote. The veto can be invoked once per decree during the 3-day period between a decree being announced and a decree being made binding law.		* '''Veto Power''': The power of the citizenry to veto decrees via a 67% majority vote. The veto can be invoked once per decree during the 3-day period between a decree being announced and a decree being made binding law.
	* '''Constitutional Amendment Power''': The power to amend the constitution via a 3/4 majority vote of the citizenry, with the express approval of the Provisional King.		* '''Constitutional Amendment Power''': The power to amend the constitution via a 3/4 majority vote of the citizenry, with the express approval of the Provisional King.
	* '''Referendum Power''': The power of the citizenry to invoke a non-binding referendum vote on any matter. Should the referendum pass with a simple majority vote, the Provisional King is required to seriously consider the contents\*.		* '''Referendum Power''': The power of the citizenry to invoke a non-binding referendum vote on any matter. Should the referendum pass with a simple majority vote, the Provisional King is required to seriously consider the contents*.

	These powers are given to the citizenry at large in order to incentivize participation in the civil process and give the public an opportunity to respond, both proactively and retroactively, to the Provisional King's actions.		These powers are given to the citizenry at large in order to incentivize participation in the civil process and give the public an opportunity to respond, both proactively and retroactively, to the Provisional King's actions.

	\* Should the Provisional King decide to create a decree based on the non-binding referendum, the decree must then pass a simple majority vote by the citizenry. These kinds of decrees are still subject to the veto power, as any decree is. However, the three-day period for invoking a veto starts when the non-binding referendum is initially passed, not when the decree itself is passed. Should the Provisional King decide not to create a decree based on the non-binding referendum, it is required that a written explanation be supplied, within three days of the referendum passing, to the citizenry clearly outlining the reasons why the referendum will not be turned into a decree.		* Should the Provisional King decide to create a decree based on the non-binding referendum, the decree must then pass a simple majority vote by the citizenry. These kinds of decrees are still subject to the veto power, as any decree is. However, the three-day period for invoking a veto starts when the non-binding referendum is initially passed, not when the decree itself is passed. Should the Provisional King decide not to create a decree based on the non-binding referendum, it is required that a written explanation be supplied, within three days of the referendum passing, to the citizenry clearly outlining the reasons why the referendum will not be turned into a decree.

	=== Article II ===		=== Article II ===

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Article I

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	* '''Veto Power''': The power of the citizenry to veto decrees via a 67% majority vote. The veto can be invoked once per decree during the 3-day period between a decree being announced and a decree being made binding law.		* '''Veto Power''': The power of the citizenry to veto decrees via a 67% majority vote. The veto can be invoked once per decree during the 3-day period between a decree being announced and a decree being made binding law.
	* '''Constitutional Amendment Power''': The power to amend the constitution via a 3/4 majority vote of the citizenry, with the express approval of the Provisional King.		* '''Constitutional Amendment Power''': The power to amend the constitution via a 3/4 majority vote of the citizenry, with the express approval of the Provisional King.
	* '''Referendum Power''': The power of the citizenry to invoke a non-binding referendum vote on any matter, ~~which~~ the Provisional King is required to consider ~~seriously~~.		* '''Referendum Power''': The power of the citizenry to invoke a non-binding referendum vote on any matter. Should the referendum pass with a simple majority vote, the Provisional King is required to seriously consider the contents\*.

	These powers are given to the citizenry at large in order to incentivize participation in the civil process and give the public an opportunity to respond, both proactively and retroactively, to the Provisional King's actions.		These powers are given to the citizenry at large in order to incentivize participation in the civil process and give the public an opportunity to respond, both proactively and retroactively, to the Provisional King's actions.

			\* Should the Provisional King decide to create a decree based on the non-binding referendum, the decree must then pass a simple majority vote by the citizenry. These kinds of decrees are still subject to the veto power, as any decree is. However, the three-day period for invoking a veto starts when the non-binding referendum is initially passed, not when the decree itself is passed. Should the Provisional King decide not to create a decree based on the non-binding referendum, it is required that a written explanation be supplied, within three days of the referendum passing, to the citizenry clearly outlining the reasons why the referendum will not be turned into a decree.

	=== Article II ===		=== Article II ===

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Article I

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	Article I of the constitution establishes the powers of the people. Its symbolic meaning as the first article relates to the importance of the people to govern themselves for the benefit of all. In it, several powers are enumerated:		Article I of the constitution establishes the powers of the people. Its symbolic meaning as the first article relates to the importance of the people to govern themselves for the benefit of all. In it, several powers are enumerated:
	* '''Voting Power''': The natural right of the citizenry to directly vote on all decrees with universal suffrage.		* '''Voting Power''': The natural right of the citizenry to directly vote on all decrees with universal suffrage.
	* '''Veto Power''': The power of the citizenry to veto decrees via a 67% majority vote. The veto can be invoked once per decree during the 3-day period between a decree being announced, and a decree being made binding law.		* '''Veto Power''': The power of the citizenry to veto decrees via a 67% majority vote. The veto can be invoked once per decree during the 3-day period between a decree being announced and a decree being made binding law.
	* '''Constitutional Amendment Power''': The power to amend the constitution via a 3/4 majority vote of the citizenry, with the express approval of the Provisional King.		* '''Constitutional Amendment Power''': The power to amend the constitution via a 3/4 majority vote of the citizenry, with the express approval of the Provisional King.
	* '''Referendum Power''': The power of the citizenry to invoke a non-binding referendum vote on any matter, which the Provisional King is required to consider seriously.		* '''Referendum Power''': The power of the citizenry to invoke a non-binding referendum vote on any matter, which the Provisional King is required to consider seriously.

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Article I

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	Article I of the constitution establishes the powers of the people. Its symbolic meaning as the first article relates to the importance of the people to govern themselves for the benefit of all. In it, several powers are enumerated:		Article I of the constitution establishes the powers of the people. Its symbolic meaning as the first article relates to the importance of the people to govern themselves for the benefit of all. In it, several powers are enumerated:
	* '''Voting Power''': The natural right of the citizenry to directly vote on all decrees with universal suffrage.		* '''Voting Power''': The natural right of the citizenry to directly vote on all decrees with universal suffrage.
	* '''Veto Power''': The power of the citizenry to veto ~~bills~~ via a 67% majority vote. The veto can be invoked once per decree during the 3-day period between a decree being announced, and a decree being made binding law.		* '''Veto Power''': The power of the citizenry to veto decrees via a 67% majority vote. The veto can be invoked once per decree during the 3-day period between a decree being announced, and a decree being made binding law.
	* '''Constitutional Amendment Power''': The power to amend the constitution via a 3/4 majority vote of the citizenry, with the express approval of the Provisional King.		* '''Constitutional Amendment Power''': The power to amend the constitution via a 3/4 majority vote of the citizenry, with the express approval of the Provisional King.
	* '''Referendum Power''': The power of the citizenry to invoke a non-binding referendum vote on any matter, which the Provisional King is required to consider seriously.		* '''Referendum Power''': The power of the citizenry to invoke a non-binding referendum vote on any matter, which the Provisional King is required to consider seriously.