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==== '''Article IV - Executive''' ==== | ==== '''Article IV - Executive''' ==== | ||
Article IV details the functions and protocols of the executive body of Olmerian government, including the ruling President and cabinet style Council of Chiefs. Section 1, the vesting clause, reads:<blockquote>“All executive powers over national decisions and agenda shall hereby be granted to a Council of Chiefs, chaired by the President of Olmeria.” </blockquote> | Article IV details the functions and protocols of the executive body of Olmerian government, including the ruling President and cabinet style Council of Chiefs. Section 1, the vesting clause, reads:<blockquote>“All executive powers over national decisions and agenda shall hereby be granted to a Council of Chiefs, chaired by the President of Olmeria.” </blockquote>This vesting clause specifically designates the Council of Chiefs and President executive power over national decision making and general policy agenda. It also sets the tone of the Presidents role as chair of the Council of Chiefs, clearly marking the close connection between the two branches of the executive and making it clear that the Chiefs were far from merely advisory. | ||
The rest of the article goes on to outline how the Council of Chiefs and President should be elected/selected, what their specific roles should entail, how they should be composed, and how they can be removed. | |||
==== '''Article V - Legislature''' ==== | ==== '''Article V - Legislature''' ==== | ||
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==== '''Article VI - Judiciary''' ==== | ==== '''Article VI - Judiciary''' ==== | ||
Article VI outlines the function and structure of the nations Judiciary, in particular the Supreme Court. Section 1, the vesting clause, reads:<blockquote>"All legal powers, to read, interpret, and apply law shall hereby by granted to an independent Judiciary of Olmeria, | Article VI outlines the function and structure of the nations Judiciary, in particular the Supreme Court. Section 1, the vesting clause, reads:<blockquote>"All legal powers, to read, interpret, and apply law shall hereby by granted to an independent Judiciary of Olmeria, led chiefly by the Supreme Court of Olmeria."</blockquote> | ||
=== '''Chapter 3: Amendment and Ratification''' === | === '''Chapter 3: Amendment and Ratification''' === | ||