Galactic Constitution

The **Galactic Constitution** is the supreme law of the Galactic Republic.

## Summary

The Constitution comprises eight articles. Two of the articles, Article I and Article VIII, relate to the rights and freedoms of residents of the Republic. Three other articles elaborate upon the powers of the Galactic Senate (Article II), the Supreme Chancellor (Article III) and cabinet (Article V), and the Galactic Tribunal (Article VI). The Constitution also contains articles on emergency powers, which the Senate may vote to confer upon the Chancellor (Article IV). Finally, Article VII addresses the "obligations of Republic member worlds."

## Text

*We, the beings of the galaxy, in order to form a free union of planets, establish justice, provide for common peace and prosperity, and to secure liberty for all beings, do ordain and establish this Galactic Republic. Let the stars sing! Let the planets shout! Let the Republic begin!*

### Article I. - Citizenship and the Rights of Sentience

#### Section I.

All sentient beings are created equal.

All sentient beings are entitled to the rights enshrined in this Galactic Constitution, including the right of suffrage, free association, and protection from undue hardship.

All forms of slavery or forced servitude are prohibited.

#### Section II.

A planet, sector, or corporation shall attain representation in the Galactic Senate after their application has been approved by a majority vote of the Senate.

### Article II. - Galactic Senate

#### Section I.

All legislative and executive powers shall be vested in the Galactic Senate.

#### Section II.

The Senate shall consist of one senator per constituency, with various Senators elected through a proportional vote system.

#### Section III.

The Senate reserves the power to—

* Amend the Constitution of the Galactic Republic through a 2/3rds majority vote;
* Legislate through a a simple majority vote;
* Repeal legislation and executive orders through a simple majority vote;
* Dismiss a Senate delegation through a 2/3rds majority vote;
* Dismiss a Chancellor through a Vote of No Confidence, requiring a simple majority vote;
* Dismiss a Vice Chair through a Vote of No Confidence, requiring a simple majority vote;
* Bestow emergency powers, as defined in Article IV, upon the Supreme Chancellor;
* Remove emergency powers, as defined in Article IV, from the Supreme Chancellor;
* Subpoena Senators, Justices, and all other relevant government officials;
* Deploy the Judicial Forces;
* Declare war;
* Regulate Galactic commerce; and
* Levy a military;

### Article III. - Supreme Chancellor

#### Section I.

The Supreme Chancellor shall serve as both Head of Government and Head of State and shall lead the Senate.

The Supreme Chancellor shall act as the Commander-in-Chief of any standing Republic military forces.

#### Section II.

The Supreme Chancellor shall be elected by the Senate, limited to a four-year, once-renewable term.

#### Section III.

The Supreme Chancellor shall be responsible for upholding the constitution, enforcing Galactic law, and providing for the general welfare of the Galaxy.

#### Section IV.

The Supreme Chancellor shall have the power of executive order.  At their discretion, the Supreme Chancellor may use this power to direct the enforcement of law or the management of Republic resources.

#### Section V.

The Supreme Chancellor may appoint justices to the Republic Tribunal and all other regional courts with the confirmation of a simple majority in the Senate.

The Supreme Chancellor May deploy the Judicial Forces at any point to enforce Republic law.

### Article IV. Emergency Powers

#### Section I.

In times of crisis, the Senate may grant certain emergency powers to the Supreme Chancellor through a 2/3rds majority vote.

#### Section II.

When granted emergency powers, the Supreme Chancellor may—

* Declare war unilaterally, without the consent of the Senate;
* Pass legislation without the consent of the Senate, barring any legislation that would violate the established Galactic Constitution, prohibit the Senate to revoke the emergency powers, or limit the ability of the Senate to serve its primary, legislative role; and
* Appoint Justices without the consent of the Senate

The Supreme Chancellor may, at any point, relinquish their emergency powers.

### Article V. The Vice Chair and Cabinet

#### Section I.

The Vice Chair shall be elected by and from the Senate and shall serve as the impartial speaker of the Senate to moderate debate.

The Vice Chair may be removed from their position at any time through a Vote of No Confidence, requiring a simple majority vote from the Senate.

#### Section II.

The Supreme Chancellor shall select Cabinet officials to oversee specific Republic departments and advise them throughout their term.

Cabinet officials do not require Senate confirmation.

Cabinet officials may be removed from their position at any time through a Vote of No Confidence, requiring a simple majority vote from the Senate, or through direct dismissal by the Supreme Chancellor.

### Article VI. The Republic Tribunal and Judiciary

#### Section I.

The Republic shall have a central, supreme court, called the Republic Tribunal, which shall serve both to judge the constitutionality of the actions of the government and Republic’s inhabitants, as well as hold the trials of government officials.

The Republic Tribunal shall be comprised of three Justices—one First Justice with two Associate Justices.

#### Section II.

The Republic judiciary shall have access to a small peacekeeping force, called the Judicial Forces, which shall be tasked with the enforcement of Republic law.

### Article VII. Obligations of Republic Member Worlds

#### Section I.

All Republic member worlds shall—

* Abide by the laws put forth by the Galactic Constitution;
* Pay taxes to the Republic;
* Not enter into treaties, alliances, or other agreements, formal or informal, with enemies of the Republic;
* Not wage war against other Republic member worlds, or against enemies of the Republic without the consent of the Senate;
* Abide by the rulings of Republic courts; and
* Agree to cooperate with all Republic judicial action

#### Section II.

The capital of the Galactic Republic shall be Coruscant.

The official currency of the Galactic Republic shall be the Galactic Credit Standard.

The official language of the Galactic Republic shall be Galactic Basic Standard.

### Article VIII. Rights and Freedoms

No law shall be passed by the Senate that impede—

* The freedom of speech
* The freedom of the press
* The freedom of religion
* The rights of sentience