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=== '''Writing''' === | === '''Writing''' === | ||
The Second Constitution was drafted in the months following the Ekdahl conference by the approved drafting body and designated signatories. The primary authors were leaders and senior figures in the independence movement, in collaboration with the leaders of existing government structures left over from the last 3 centuries of colonisation. | The Second Constitution was drafted in the months following the Ekdahl conference by the approved drafting body and designated signatories. The primary authors were leaders and senior figures in the independence movement, in collaboration with the leaders of existing government structures left over from the last 3 centuries of colonisation. | ||
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 | |||
== Document == | == Document == | ||
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The preamble of the Second Constitution, is an introductory paragraph laying out the general purpose and principles of the document. It reads:<blockquote>"In recognition of the trials we have faced, in acknowledgment of our diverse culture, and in hope for the future we might share, this, the Second Constitution of Olmeria, is hereby established. With this we ensure that all the people of this nation shall be equals in opportunity, shall have fair voice in governance and shall be treated justly by all. It is with this commitment that we embark on the creation of a new, free Olmeria state, that may serve us all with dignity.”</blockquote>The opening sentence pitches the Constitution in three timeframes, recognising the nations past, present and future. This was highly significant in the fraught circumstances of the constitutions drafting, when many Olmerians harbored resentments from years of colonial rule, societal and cultural differences were rife and many lacked hope for the future. By addressing these stark challenges in the opening of the constitution, its writers hoped to make clear that the document would not shy away from the realities of the present, nor seek to ignore the history of the country, turbulent as parts of it had been. | The preamble of the Second Constitution, is an introductory paragraph laying out the general purpose and principles of the document. It reads:<blockquote>"In recognition of the trials we have faced, in acknowledgment of our diverse culture, and in hope for the future we might share, this, the Second Constitution of Olmeria, is hereby established. With this we ensure that all the people of this nation shall be equals in opportunity, shall have fair voice in governance and shall be treated justly by all. It is with this commitment that we embark on the creation of a new, free Olmeria state, that may serve us all with dignity.”</blockquote>The opening sentence pitches the Constitution in three timeframes, recognising the nations past, present and future. This was highly significant in the fraught circumstances of the constitutions drafting, when many Olmerians harbored resentments from years of colonial rule, societal and cultural differences were rife and many lacked hope for the future. By addressing these stark challenges in the opening of the constitution, its writers hoped to make clear that the document would not shy away from the realities of the present, nor seek to ignore the history of the country, turbulent as parts of it had been. | ||
The second sentence lays out the three principles of equality in Olmeria, in opportunity, democratic voice and treatment by government and citizens. The principle of equal opportunity in particular was revolutionary at a time when many Olmerian’s had faced abject poverty for years, and has gone on to guide the policy of the nation to this day. The readoption of a democratic, which had been a key part of nations culture prior to it’s colonisation, was also key demand of many people regarding the provisions of the constitution, hence it’s adoption in the preamble, in addition to expansion on the method of democracy in section | The second sentence lays out the three principles of equality in Olmeria, in opportunity, democratic voice and treatment by government and citizens. The principle of equal opportunity in particular was revolutionary at a time when many Olmerian’s had faced abject poverty for years, and has gone on to guide the policy of the nation to this day. The readoption of a democratic, which had been a key part of nations culture prior to it’s colonisation, was also key demand of many people regarding the provisions of the constitution, hence it’s adoption in the preamble, in addition to expansion on the method of democracy in section B. | ||
The final sentence of the constitution describes how the Olmerian state will “serve” the people of Olmeria. This again was a revolutionary idea, in stark contrast to prior attitudes that the people served the state, and paved the way for the large welfare state still seen in Olmeria today. Reference to “dignity” was also designed to emphasise the need to rebuild national pride and unique identity following years as a colony and with the mix of often conflicting cultures in the nation. | The final sentence of the constitution describes how the Olmerian state will “serve” the people of Olmeria. This again was a revolutionary idea, in stark contrast to prior attitudes that the people served the state, and paved the way for the large welfare state still seen in Olmeria today. Reference to “dignity” was also designed to emphasise the need to rebuild national pride and unique identity following years as a colony and with the mix of often conflicting cultures in the nation. | ||
=== | === '''Part A: Rights and Principles''' === | ||
==== '''Article I - Fundamental Principles''' ==== | |||
==== '''Article II - Individual Rights''' ==== | |||
==== '''Article III - Collective Rights''' ==== | |||
==== Article | ==== '''Article IV - Citizenship''' ==== | ||
=== | === '''Part B: Governance and Legislation''' === | ||
==== Article | ==== '''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 reads:<blockquote>“All executive powers over decisions and legislature shall hereby be granted to a Council of Chiefs, chaired by the President of Olmeria.” </blockquote> | |||
=== | ==== '''Article V - Legislature''' ==== | ||
==== Article | ==== '''Article VI - Judiciary''' ==== | ||
=== | === '''Part C: Amendment and Ratification''' === | ||
== Interpretations == | == Interpretations == | ||
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== Amendments and Reform == | == Amendments and Reform == | ||
=== Historic Amendments === | === '''Historic Amendments''' === | ||
=== Proposed Amendments === | === '''Proposed Amendments''' === | ||
=== Calls for Reform === | === '''Calls for Reform''' === | ||