Constitution of Imperial Newport

The ***Constitution of Imperial Newport***, colloquially known as the **Imperial Constitution** or simply the **Constitution**, was the supreme law of the First Newportian Empire from July 10 to August 19, 2020 (Day 1, Year 1 BK to Day 1, Year 8 AK). Commissioned by the Newport City Council through the passage of City Ordinance XXIV on June 28, 2020 (-4:4), the Constitution outlined the structure of the Empire's constitutional monarchy and restrained the power of the Emperor. It was ratified by the Council on July 6 (-2:2), and came into effect at the coronation of Newport's first Emperor, lonellamaMV, on July 10 (-1:1).

On August 19 (8:1), many Newportians rejected the authority of the Imperial Constitution and revolted against Emperor Rage6838 with the release of the Carrot Accord. The Carrot Revolution resulted in the installment of Eternal Emperor undrcovravocado as the first Emperor to wield absolute power, free from the restraints of the Constitution.

## Summary

The *Constitution of Imperial Newport* is composed of nine articles.

Article I outlines the document's purpose and forbids the Emperor from violating or modifying the Constitution.

Article II describes the powers granted to the Emperor, specifically the power to issue Imperial edicts. This article also lists nine city ordinances passed by the Council that remain law in the Empire, and protects private transactions from Imperial interference.

Article III restricts the Emperor from infringing on certain individual rights, such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to private property. It also forbids the Emperor from demanding taxes without the approval of the people, and forcing citizens to work without reasonable pay.

Article IV provides the framework for the Empire's judicial system, and outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Imperial Magistrate and the Court of Common Pleas, which both work together to provide resolutions to disputes between private citizens, corporations, and/or organizations.

Article V allows the Emperor's spouse, known as the Emperor or Empress Consort, to replace them as Emperor in certain situations. This article also defines the requirements for legal marriage.

Article VI allows Imperial succession to occur from the Emperor to their adopted children, known as heirs, in certain situations. It also defines the process of legal adoption, including the responsibilities of the adoptive parents and the rights of the adopted child.

Article VII allows Imperial succession to occur in cases of legal assassination. The article outlines a new cycle of Purge Nights, which occur every fifteen days in the Empire. Similarly to Purge Night in democratic Newport, Article VII explains that all murder is legal within city limits during Purge Night. Assassination of the Emperor is only legal during Purge Nights. If the Emperor has no Consort or heirs, the article allows the Emperor's assassin to take power.

Article VIII describes the process of Imperial elections, which are to take place if the Emperor resigns or is inactive for at least ten days, and no Consort or heirs exist.

Article IX serves as the Newport City Council's approval of the Constitution.

## Full text

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