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Nova Terra
Imperator
Luke Song

Mason Mundine

Alex Carranza

Jonathan Torres

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The primary purpose of our government is to defend, protect, and preserve

the rights of our noble citizens. Our strong military will ensure these safeties
through might and prowess. Our government, as well as our citizens, are ambitious
and virtuous, and will power through any hardships or misfortunes.
Articles
Article 1: Legislative Branch
Our structure is Unicameral with 50 members in total and equal
representation with 10 members from each territory.
The citizens get to vote on them by district and in modern terms they need to
be at least 40 years of age, have a masters degree, and must have both law and
military knowledge/service. Also after 5 year turns (staggered) and no term limit.
Senators of the Emperor are introduced to the bill and that bill is first
introduced on the senate floor, then the highest authority on that subject review it
and it would be re-written if needed. Then it goes back to the senate floor to be
voted on, and then it needs to be a 30:20 majority vote. Then finally it goes before
the emperor who either signs it, and if he does not sign it then it dies and will not
become a law. If he signs it then it becomes a law. After all these the emperor is the
final say and needs to sign it.
Article 2: Executive Branch

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Our structure includes an emperor, with a senate and a group of advisors.
The emperor is decided upon by the senate, but the emperor must complete a
series of tests, and meet certain requirements set by the senate.
Nominations are left to the senate, which elect the dictator. There are 5 major
qualifications a citizen must have to be able to become emperor. They have to be at
least 30 years of age, a doctorate in at least a political field, 8 years served in the
military, undergo psych evaluations and be a natural born citizen. There is also no
term limit, and the senate may decide to remove the emperor from his/her position
in times of dire need, such as war, natural disasters, or economic failure. The
emperor may also quit the position with a months notice to the senate.
There powers include making laws, and approving laws made by the senate.
They are also In complete control of military and can deploy military at any time.
They can also promote, demote, or remove commanders in the military. They also
have the power to remove senate members but can only remove 5 of the 50 senate
members every election cycle (every 6 years.) and they cannot add replacements
for those people, the citizens must vote on new senate members.
Article 3: Judicial Branch
The Highest court is the Imperial Supreme Court and is associated with
crimes such as war Crimes, acts of terrorism, attempts of genocide, mass murder,
and treason. The typical punishment for these crimes is torture until death.
Advanced courts are associated with murder, rape, grand theft (over $7,500 worth
of property) and pedophiles. Typical punishment for these types of crimes is
extended torture, execution and mirror of crime. Median Courts deal with theft over
$500 worth of property and assault of any kind, if it turns into attempted murder it

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is automatically moved into the advanced court. Petty Courts deal with minor thefts
bellow $500 and other minor crimes such as traffic tickets and minor
misdemeanors.
Citizens elect judges of Petty, Median, and Advanced courts. And the
Emperor decides on judges in Imperial Supreme courts with 4 major qualifications.
They must be at least 35 years of age with a master in law and must move up from
the lower courts so they have a better understanding; they also have to have been
in the courts working for 7 years. Each has 10 year per court type, Imperial
Supreme Court judges have no limits, excluding removal by the emperor.
Imperial Supreme Court can determine laws unconstitutional, with the
agreeance of the emperor. And advanced and median can decide punishments
based on the magnitude and nature of each individual crime. Can also determine if
local government laws are or are not unconstitutional. But petty courts have to
power to change small things in the local community (ex. create stop signs, change
speed limits, add speed bumps, create local law enforcement).
Article 4: Relationship between Federal, Territorial, and Local governments
The Federal government has control over taxes, civil programs, economy,
immigration, customs, national security, and inter-territorial commerce. This gives
the federal government control that is based around the lives of our citizens.
The Territorial Government has their own individual government. The Federal
government can override decisions made by these territorial governments, but the
territorial governments can make their own laws. The Territorial government is also
in charge of roads and construction within the territory. The Territorial government
also has the power to tax people within their own territory

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The Local governments can create laws within the city, which can be
overridden by both the Territorial government, as well as the Federal government.
Local governments create and maintain their own independent police departments.
The Local government is in charge of any construction within their city, and the local
government can tax people within their own city.
Article 5: Educational System
The Federal Role make sure territory and local government are doing their
part. They also choose curriculum in the territory role and create schools in the local
roll, such a spaying teachers and other employees.
Local government funds education, if they cannot afford something, they can
request a grant from the Territorial government. The Territorial government can then
either decide to approve, or deny the grant request. If the Territorial government
cannot afford the grant, but would like to approve the grant, they can request a
grant from the Federal government. We also fund schools with taxes and private
investment. While local governments determine salaries of school employees
through evaluations that determine experience, education, enthusiasm, and
efficiency. Teachers in lower class areas will get paid more.
The mandated education is kindergarten through high school including
mandated subjects such as math, history, English, foreign language and PE. Our
government also offers college degrees up through a masters degree, any other
education is taught through privately owned, government approved schools.
Article 6: Healthcare

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We have regulated health insurance companies and regulated hospitals. And
in our territory role we regulate health insurance companies and hospitals with the
power for local role to create ideal location for hospitals.
Healthcare funding is determined by local government which decides how to
budget hospital, all money is made to improve hospitals and is made from hospital
bills. Our health insurance is provided by independent, government funded
companies.
Article 7: Military Branch
This Military is run separately from the federal government. As they still work
with the federal government for what is best for the country and its territories, the
government has limited powers over the military. The military has 5 different
branches, the Navy, the Airforce, the Marine Corps, the Army, and the Coast Guard.
The Military has the power to tax citizens in time of war.
The borders are protected by walls and fences, as well as checkpoints at all
road entrances, and the coastguard on water surrounded areas.
Every citizen must provide 2 years of mandatory military service, this does
not require active duty. If a citizen has a condition that prevents them from
providing sufficient military service, they can be excused with a doctors approval.
Anybody over the age of 18 may be drafted in times of war if necessary.
Amendments
Amendment 1: Right to freedom of religion

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We have the freedom to worship any god or deity we please. You can
establish any religious institution, and practice rituals within that institution, as long
as everyone involved has consented to participate.
Amendment 2: Right to possess weapons
Any firearm, ranged weapon, or bladed weapon is completely legal in our
country. Gun owners must undergo a psych evaluation specialized for each type of
weapon. Gun owners can open carry, but the safety must be on, unless they feel
physically threatened.
Amendment 3: Right to own private property
A person can purchase private property, and the government cannot trespass
on that private property without consent or reasonable cause. Business
establishments are considered private property, as well as the interior of your car.
Amendment 4: Right to defend oneself in court
You may hire a lawyer or an attorney, or you can represent yourself.
Amendment 5: Right to trial by jury
Defendant has the right to choose whether to receive trial by judge, or trial
by jury.
Amendment 6: Right to openly practice your rights
Any rights expressed in the constitution can be freely expressed in private
and in public places.
Amendment 7: Right to justified punishment

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The government punishes you depending on the crime you committed. The
severity of the punishment depends on the severity of the crime.
Amendment 8: Right to basic education
Elementary school through high school is free for all citizens. This does not
include college level education.
Amendment 9: Right to freely leave country
You can leave and reenter the country as you please, so long as you are a
citizen, you may also decitizenize yourself.
Amendment 10: Right to free speech in private property
You cannot speak poorly of the military or public servants in the streets or on
the internet. Within your own private property is the only way to do so.

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