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This debate was touched upon in negotiations in the first two Kristnes Conferences, but no agreements were reached and the argument proved to be one of the largest sources of tensions in negotiations, leading to groups walking out on proceedings entirely on 5 separate occasions, and one of the primary causes of violent spats during the 2nd Kristnes Conference. | This debate was touched upon in negotiations in the first two Kristnes Conferences, but no agreements were reached and the argument proved to be one of the largest sources of tensions in negotiations, leading to groups walking out on proceedings entirely on 5 separate occasions, and one of the primary causes of violent spats during the 2nd Kristnes Conference. | ||
When organising the 3rd Kristnes Conference, the TDCG, which was largely skewed in favour of a new constitution, focussed on bringing in experts in an attempt to settle the debate finally. This meant the first tentative agreements on the subject were made between involved parties during the conference, with experts pointing out that other agreements made during the conference would not be protected, or indeed directly contradict, the former Olmerian constitution. This led to traditionalist groups reluctantly accepting the need for a new constitution, although they continued to fight for the retention of as much of the original constitution as possible. | When organising the 3rd Kristnes Conference, the TDCG, which was largely skewed in favour of a new constitution, focussed on bringing in experts in an attempt to settle the debate finally. This meant the first tentative agreements on the subject were made between involved parties during the conference, with experts pointing out that other agreements made during the conference would not be protected by, or indeed would directly contradict, the former Olmerian constitution. This led to traditionalist groups reluctantly accepting the need for a new constitution, although they continued to fight for the retention of as much of the original constitution as possible. | ||
Quick progress was made following the third and final Kristnes Conference, with agreements regarding the need to facilitate a collaborative approach to setting up a new constitution, and the organising of another conference designed purely to facilitate the writing of the new constitution coming soon afterwards. | Quick progress was made following the third and final Kristnes Conference, with agreements regarding the need to facilitate a collaborative approach to setting up a new constitution, and the organising of another conference designed purely to facilitate the writing of the new constitution coming soon afterwards. | ||
At the Ekdahl conference X months later, a drafting body was approved to begin writing up the constitution, a provisional ratification process was proposed. Under the agreements 25 so called "major signatories" were selected from heads and representatives of various groups, including the former colony government and leading independence movements, with a range of traditional and modernist views. A further 135 individuals were selected as "minor signatories", largely from more fringe or extreme independence movements on both sides of the political spectrum. Provisionally, it was agreed that the constitution would require 80% support from major signatories (20/25), and 2/3rds, or 66.7% support from the minor signatories (91/135). This later changed as discussions developed, as can be seen in Chapter 3, Article VIII of the constitution regarding ratification. | At the Ekdahl conference X months later, a drafting body was approved to begin writing up the constitution, and a provisional ratification process was proposed. Under the agreements 25 so called "major signatories" were selected from heads and representatives of various groups, including the former colony government and leading independence movements, with a range of traditional and modernist views. A further 135 individuals were selected as "minor signatories", largely from more fringe or extreme independence movements on both sides of the political spectrum. Provisionally, it was agreed that the constitution would require 80% support from major signatories (20/25), and 2/3rds, or 66.7% support from the minor signatories (91/135). This later changed as discussions developed, as can be seen in Chapter 3, Article VIII of the constitution regarding ratification. | ||
=== '''Writing''' === | === '''Writing''' === | ||
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The authors of the constitution began by evaluating agreements made over the three Kristnes Conferences and organising them into groups (loosely relating to the articles of the final documents). These agreements were drafted into legislation, with gaps filled and protocols outlined in subsequent sections and clauses. These were then broadly organised into chapters 1, 2 and 3 for rights, governance, and amendment procedure respectively. | The authors of the constitution began by evaluating agreements made over the three Kristnes Conferences and organising them into groups (loosely relating to the articles of the final documents). These agreements were drafted into legislation, with gaps filled and protocols outlined in subsequent sections and clauses. These were then broadly organised into chapters 1, 2 and 3 for rights, governance, and amendment procedure respectively. | ||
=== Ratification === | === Ratification === | ||
The constitution was ratified on the XX of XXXXX, XXXX. After 4 rejections, the signatories finally passed the documents 47th formal draft with 23 major and 76 minor signatories voting in favour of ratification. The lower ratification threshold for minor signatories meant the document passed with a simple majority, rather than requiring a 2/3rds majority, which would have led to it's rejection. | The constitution was ratified on the XX of XXXXX, XXXX. After 4 voted rejections, the signatories finally passed the documents 47th formal draft with 23 major and 76 minor signatories voting in favour of ratification. The lower ratification threshold for minor signatories meant the document passed with a simple majority, rather than requiring a 2/3rds majority, which would have led to it's rejection. | ||
== Provisions == | == Provisions == | ||
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=== '''Calls for Reform''' === | === '''Calls for Reform''' === | ||
== Document, Copies and Display == | |||
[[File:Second Olmerian Constitution Display.jpg|thumb|The original copy of the Second Constitution is displayed at Griendo Castle, a popular tourist attraction.]] | |||
The original copy of the Second Constitution was held in secure government files for over 100 years, as it was deemed the only copy acceptable to be referred to in constitutional cases heard by the Supreme Court. Although over 450 word-accurate and official copies of the constitution had been made soon after it's ratification, and every Supreme Court Justice had their own personal copy, convention dictated that the official verdict be made with the Justices having referenced off the original. Additionally, every final verdict reading was made with the original copy displayed in a glass case in a specially built niche in the wall of the Supreme Court. | |||
Eventually, this convention became impractical due to security risks to the document, which had become extremely highly valued, in addition to logistical challenges associated with referencing just one document following the expansion of the Supreme Court in 1805. | |||
Since 1986, the original copy of the constitution is held in Greindo Castle, where it was signed. The site is open as a tourist attraction in the summer and it has become a favoured destination for history enthusiasts. The castle is popular in its own right however, being situated at the edge of the beautiful Schei Plains national park, and with stunning grounds and interiors. | |||
[[Category:Olmeria]] | [[Category:Olmeria]] | ||