Constitutional Overhaul Takes Place in Entloland

At the Ducal Official's request and endorsement, a bill was proposed to dramatically alter and overhaul the Constitution of the Grand Duchy of Entloland. The modern Entish Consitution's last known major amendment was near 555AER, where an article was added to make note of the perscribed size of the Entish Defense Force. Even so, the Constitution has long lacked in basic parameters from which Parliamentary sessions may be conducted. The Constitution as it stands only specifically noted of the power of Representatives, and not Peers of the House of Lords, to propose bills. Furthermore, it was not stated what kind of majority was needed to pass a proposal or a Constitutional Amendment. The Constitution also did not directly permit the granting of Emergency Powers to the Ducal Official, nor did it state that the National Guard could be used in a time of significant period of unrest. It is for this score of reasons the the Home Rule Party and the Conservative Party of Entloland co-sponsored a bill in the House of Representatives to pass an omnibus amendment package for the Constitution. Because the current Constitution did not specify how many votes were needed to validify a Constitutional Amendment, it was decided that the current Federal Standard of a 3/4 majority be temporarily employed. Thus, 77% of the House of Representatives voted in favor of this omnibus package, while 9% voted against, and 14% abstained. The Falleen Fascist Party and the Reunification Party abstained from the vote, while the Socialist and Communist Parties both voted against the resolution, on account of the fact that the House of Lords was legally granted more power as a legislative body. The Amended Constitution has widely been dubbed the "De Borbon Constitution", due to the Ducal Official's significant oversight and influence on the amendment process. The efforts of the CPE and the HRP to forge a bipartisan effort in this process is believed to have founded a more amicable and respectable relationship between the two, who have long competed for control of the State. The full text of the "De Borbon Constitution" may be found below.
Category:The Imperial Constitution
Category:Constitution of the Duchy of Entloland