Constitution of the Republic of Temujin

This binding document of the **Republican Union of Temujin** serves to assure and preserve the unity, equity, liberty, legitimacy, security, freedom, mutual well-being and advancement of the people of Temujin. In accordance with her member states of; *Temujin, Gelel, Slaves, Buki-ko, Atarashi, Cats, Shitenno, and Oceans*, as well as any future states and their people, the ordinance and legitimization of this constitution establishes the birth of the great nation of the **Republic of Temujin**.

**Article I**: The legislative powers of the Republic of Temujin are vested in a High Council of the Lotus Republic of Temujin, divided into a bicameral institution consisting of a **Chamber of the People** and a **Chamber of Lords**. The upper chamber of Parliament within the High Council of Temujin Republic will be the Chamber of Lords. It is composed of the appointed governors, who are the Head of State and Chief Representative of their respective state or territory, and junior officials elected for a term of ten years. Those appointed to the position are granted the title of "Viceroy" for Governors, which they are granted for life. Junior Councilmen shall be granted the title of "Duke" which they will maintain for the years of service. Such titles can only be removed by a majority vote of the entire Chamber. The action of removal of any federal official from office must be done in this chamber. All decrees passed in the People's Chamber must be passed in the Chamber of Lords before reaching the desk of the Chancellor to be signed into law. The lower chamber of Parliament within the High Council of Temujin Republic will be the Chamber of the People, composed of elected officials throughout the federation. Each Representative shall be granted the title of Earl and shall serve a term of five years. The action of Impeachment must originate in this chamber. All decrees of the Council must first pass in the People's Chamber. The Chairman of the Chamber is known as the "Grand Vizier" and is granted the title of "Grand Duke" who is third in line to the succession of the office of Chancellor.

**Article II**: The executive powers of the Republic of Temujin are vested in a **Prime Minister** and **Chancellor** who, upon election and appointment to office, shall be given the title of Archduke. The Chancellor of the Republic of Temujin serves as Head of Temujin Federal Government with the constitution vesting executive power within the Chancellor. This power enables the Chancellor to execute and enforce federal decree, appoint federal executive, judicial, diplomatic, and regulatory officials, and veto legislation proposed by parliament. The Chancellor may at their leisure declare a state of emergency, martial law, and execute executive orders, which carry the weight of federal law. The Prime Minister of the Republic of Temujin serves as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces as well as having chief authority over matters of foreign affairs. Those elected to this position will serve alongside the Chancellor. Both shall serve for a term of ten years.

**Article III**: The Judicial powers of the Republic of Temujin are vested in a High Court of the Lotus Republic of Temujin, while smaller or inferior courts may be established at the discretion of the High Council. The Judicial power of the Lotus Republic is vested in one High Court, and subsequent inferior courts which can occasionally be established and ordained by the High Council. Each state contributes one Chief legal authority as it's it's legal representation. These Magistrates as they are so called, make up a federal tribunal confirmed by the High Council. The High Court is the guardian of Justice and Order, and carries the final say on all legal affairs. The head Judge is known as the **Magistrate Superior**.

**Article IV**: The Territories and States of the republic shall be admissible to the laws elected and established for the governed by the institutions of legislative powers. But shall be permissible to establish local ordinance, laws and organizations to manage their territories and regions which do not conflict with national law.

**Article V**: The aristocratic powers of the Republic of Temujin are vested in an Emperor, who is appointed by the High Council of the Republic of Temujin. Under the constitution, the Emperor is granted the position as Head of State with the authority to appoint the Prime Minister, as well as all ranks of royalty and nobility. The Emperor also bears the sole authority over the appointment of knights into the Order of the Temujin Knights.

**Article VI**: To establish uniformed order, maintain internal tranquility, and to secure financial independence a national bank and currency shall be established and enforced across all regions and territories. The title of this bank shall be the National Bank of Temujin and it's currency shall be the MU. The National Bank shall be controlled and maintained by the minister of the Treasury and it's chairman shall hold the title of Lead Banker and be a naturally born citizen of the republic. The Lead Banker shall be elected to the position by the Chancellor's Cabinet and shall serve a term of no more than two consecutive years. The National Bank cannot be discredited, abolished or de-unionized by legislation and all trade within the republic must go through it.

**Article VII**: In times of war or in a state of emergency, if deemed necessary to ensure the safety, security and survival of the Republic, a compulsory national service can be implemented by the government. All adults aged eighteen to thirty-five will serve in the national armed forces for a mandatory six to eight month deployment.