Gulf Coast Republic

### Cities

New Eden, New Austin, Aggieland, Texas, Orleans, Crab Game, DFW, Eucadoria, Acadian Outpost

### Allies

Association of the Americas

The Gulf Coast Republic is a democratic republic positioned within the Southern United States, with some small cities expanding into neighboring areas. It also has a singular colony within South America. The capital was New Eden, which encompasses the entire state of Louisiana. It currently has two official states within the Republic, Texas and Louisiana. Prominent cities within the Republic are New Eden, New Austin, and Aggieland. It has a general activity count of 4 players daily, with many stay inactive during calm times. Important buildings within the Republic are the Old Town Square in New Eden, the farm towers on Charazard's estate, and the Academic building of Aggieland. The Republic is generally peaceful, keeping to it's borders and wishing to keep minimal diplomatic ties, however since it's inception it has been involved in many wars against the Islamic Alliance due to unprovoked aggression from multiple local and international states. It is one of the most powerful countries in North America, boasting an extremely strong military force, first showed in the Battle of Boston when there were many surprised by the New Eden force carrying multiple netherite sets versus many of the North American forces having minimal gear. It's cities consisted of: New Eden, New Austin, Aggieland, Texas, Orleans, Crab Game, DFW, Eucadoria, and Acadian Outpost.

### History and Founding

The Gulf Coast Republic was officially founded on November 11, 2021. It was preceded by the Acadian Republic and Lone Star Empire, with the official father government being the Acadian Republic, which was founded on October 11, 2021. The unification happened due to a very close relationship between the Lone Star Empire and the Acadian Republic, the actual proposal for unification being proposed by former Texan leader CaptainMcraft28, whom is now governor and valuable advisor to the president, ZeCandyVanMan.

### Government Structure

#### Constitution of The Gulf Coast Republic

    It is by the authority and consent of the People of the Gulf Coast Republic that this constitution is hereby composed and ratified. It is the obligation of the government hereto established to protect and maintain the freedoms of its citizens and those of its allies. From the hearth of the Gulf Coast may this nation long stand, its values permeate the world, and may its rulers lead with honor and service.

#### Article 1

                Laws established under this constitution must first be proposed in the Senate, all senators possess the right to propose any law, at any time, for any reason, and no law or amendment may be made to permit an abridgement of this right. Any proposed bill must get the approval of the Senate, as well as the approval of either the President or the Supreme court, only then may it become a law and therefore enforceable by the President, or advisor of the President delegated such power. Concerns of a law already ratified must be brought to the Supreme Court for review.

#### Article 2

Members of the Senate must be full citizens of the Gulf Coast Republic and own property within its borders, as well as completing 3 weeks of military service. No Senator may be stripped of their position unless they fail to meet the requirements stated above or are impeached. A bill may only be proposed by a member of the Senate and must be the subject of debate prior to a vote being held. If more than half of the votes are in favor of the proposed bill, that bill shall become approved by the Senate. The Senate may further permit the creation of treaties and alliances, as well as declare war by way of the same process. The Senate may, in times of great peril to the nation, grant to the President the powers of Dictator for a stated period of time by a 2/3 majority, thus permitting the creation of laws solely through the President.

#### Article 3

                The President shall hold all power as it pertains to enacting the decrees of the Senate, as well as approving all laws passed. It is the sole duty and power of the President to negotiate treaties, oversee senate proceedings, levy taxes, organize public infrastructure, and assume supreme command of the military in times of war. The President may delegate responsibilities and powers of the executive, save for those created under a dictatorship, all powers of appointment, and the power to approve laws, to advisors approved by the Senate by a simple majority. The President shall serve a term not exceeding two months and be elected directly by the people with a plurality, all citizens of the republic hold the right to run for President as well as serve as a Presidential Advisor. If at any time a member of the executive, President or Advisor, has failed to live up to the honor and responsibilities of their office the Senate may impeach that person by a 2/3 majority only after they have been given a chance to plead their case. In the event of an impeachment, the officer that is impeached shall forever be disqualified from holding any office in the national government.

#### Article 4

                A Supreme Court consisting of 3 members shall be created to settle civil matters between two citizens who do not independently arbitrate, the court’s ruling on a civil case is final and cannot be undone or changed save for by the court itself. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the court to determine whether a law passed by the Senate is in accordance with the constitution. If it is concluded that it is not, the court must then provide reasoning to the Senate. If the Senate with a 2/3 majority determines that the court’s reasoning does not make rational sense, the court’s ruling is overturned, and the bill becomes approved by the court by force of the Senate. All citizens of the Gulf Coast Republic possess the right to petition their concerns with a law, new or old, to the court who may then review that law as if it has just been passed by the Senate. Members of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President and serve until resignation. A member of the court shall not hold any office in that national government save for that of Justice. Justices of the Court can be impeached by the senate in the same process as that of a member of the executive.

#### Article 5

This constitution may be amended through one of three methods.

##### Section 1

Mayoral Council: The Mayors of all towns within the Gulf Coast Republic, at any time, may meet with the goal of drafting and ratifying an amendment, which will then be proposed to the people who must approve it through a majority.

##### Section 2

Unanimous Approval: At any time, either the Senate, President, or Supreme Court may propose an amendment to the constitution, if the non-proposing parties both approve the amendment, it is ratified.

##### Section 3

Senatorial Convention: A member of the Senate may propose an amendment and with either a 2/3 approval or simple majority with the approval of either the President or Supreme Court, it is ratified.

#### Bill of Rights

1. This government shall pass no law, nor enforce any order, that prohibits or otherwise impedes the free possession of arms and the means of production of arms.

1. This government shall pass no law to either mandate the practice of or prohibit the freedom to practice any religion unless a religion poses a real and immediate threat to the stability of the nation.

1. To gain all rights, privileges, and responsibilities of a full citizen, a resident of any town within the Gulf Coast Republic must own property within the borders of the nation and complete three full weeks of military service.

1. No person shall be deprived of more than half of the monetary value of their possessions through a civil Supreme Court Ruling, it is the responsibility of the court to appraise a citizen’s possessions for this purpose.

1. The government shall make no law prohibiting people or towns from joining other nations.

1. The government shall make no law prohibiting specific kinds of building within privately owned land.

1. Powers not granted to the national government by this constitution are the powers of states and towns.

1. The government shall make no law limiting the freedom of debate in the senate, or speech in the public forum.

### Political Parties

There are 5 political parties in the Gulf Coast Republic

#### -Crab Party

Leader: DigitalCopies

**-Party Without a Cool Acronym**

Leader: SteakWaffles