Gondaran Constitution
THE CONSTITUTION OF GONDARA
Supreme Law of the Nation
Preamble
In humble acknowledgment of Almighty God, and in recognition of the sacrifice and covenant of our Founders,
We, the people of Gondara,
to preserve order, secure justice, defend our households, and uphold the Christian faith that guides our Nation, do establish this Constitution as the supreme law of Gondara.
All authority shall be bound by law. All who serve shall do so under oath. Through faith, law, and strength, Gondara endures.
ARTICLE I — THE LEGISLATURE
Section 1. Legislative Power
All legislative power herein granted shall be vested in a National Assembly of Gondara, consisting of a House of the People and a House of the States.
Section 2. House of the People
The House of the People shall be composed of representatives elected by popular vote, apportioned according to population as established by law. Members shall serve terms established by law consistent with regular elections.
Section 3. House of the States
The House of the States shall consist of five Senators from each State. Each State shall be divided into five regions for purposes of Senate election. One Senator shall be elected from each region. Senators shall serve staggered five-year terms.
Section 4. Legislative Procedure
All bills shall be self-contained and shall not appropriate funds beyond matters contained within the bill. No bill shall be voted upon until it has been read in its entirety. Each bill shall receive no fewer than three readings prior to final vote. A quorum of two-thirds shall be required for legislative action.
Section 5. Emergency Session
An emergency session may be declared upon approval of two-thirds of both Houses. Emergency legislation may be considered under expedited procedure. An emergency declaration shall not exceed its initial term unless renewed by two-thirds vote of both Houses.
ARTICLE II — EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY
Section 1. The Executive
The Executive power of domestic governance shall be vested in an Executive of Gondara. The Executive shall be elected by an Electoral College as established by law. The Executive shall serve a term of five years and may be elected to no more than two terms.
The Executive shall:
- Execute the laws of Gondara
- Oversee domestic administration
- Command federal law enforcement
- Propose budgets and domestic legislation
- Veto legislation subject to override as provided by law
The Executive shall not command the Armed Forces except as provided in this Constitution.
Section 2. The Archon
The supreme guardianship of the Constitution and command of the Armed Forces shall be vested in an Archon of Gondara.
The Archon shall be selected from among the Charter Houses according to law.
No person shall be eligible to serve as Archon unless:
- He is a member of a Charter House
- He has completed the required civil service
- He has attained the age of thirty-five years
The Archon shall serve until the age of seventy years unless removed pursuant to this Constitution.
The Archon shall:
- Serve as Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces
- Direct foreign and strategic policy
- Propose legislation relating to military and foreign affairs
- Refer constitutional disputes to the Constitutional Court of Gondara
- Cast the deciding vote in the event of equal division of the Constitutional Court
The Archon shall not administer domestic departments nor exercise ordinary executive authority.
Section 3. Domestic Use of Armed Forces
The Armed Forces shall not be used for domestic enforcement except:
- Upon formal request of the Executive
- With authorization of the Archon
- Subject to review by the National Assembly
Such deployment shall expire unless affirmed by majority vote of both Houses. The National Assembly may terminate such deployment at any time. The Constitutional Court may review the legality of such deployment.
Section 4. Removal
The Archon may be removed only upon:
- Approval by majority of national voters in a removal referendum
- Concurrence of majority of State Governors
Section 5. Succession
Succession to the office of Executive shall proceed according to law and shall not pass to the Archon. Succession to the office of Archon shall proceed according to law and shall not pass to the Executive.
ARTICLE III — THE JUDICIARY
Section 1. Judicial Power
The judicial power of Gondara shall be vested in a Constitutional Court of Gondara consisting of twelve Justices.
The Court shall have authority to interpret this Constitution and review the constitutionality of laws and governmental actions.
Section 2. Composition and Term
Justices shall serve a single term of twenty years and shall not be eligible for reappointment. No person shall be appointed who has attained the age of fifty years. No Justice shall serve beyond the age of seventy years. Terms shall be staggered as established by law.
Section 3. Appointment
When a vacancy arises, the designated State shall nominate a qualified candidate. The Executive shall select one nominee. The House of the States shall confirm the appointment.
Section 4. Authority
The Court may review any act alleged to violate this Constitution. In the event of equal division, the Archon shall cast the deciding vote.