Constitution of Pabistan

The Constitution of Pabistan was written and ratified by Emperor JayPab on March 31, 2022 as part of Pabistan's bid to enter the League of Independent Nations. Unfortunately due to the lack of available players on the Pab SMP, the overwhelming majority of the offices instituted by the Constitution remain vacant and have defaulted upon The Emperor.

## Influence

The Formatting and layout of the Constitution were inspired by Rubian Legal Formatting, developed by JayPab in the Late Rubian Confederacy. As such, Rubian Legal Format has been adopted as the standard for all legal documents within The Empire.

Ideologically, the Constitution was primarily inspired by Constitutional-Monarchism and Neo-Romanism. Within it also contain elements of feudal Lordship and Federalism. Critics have argued that the Constitution is "a walking contradiction", and lacks consistency in its style of governance.

## The Constitution of Pabistan [Transcript]

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>         It is on this day that we construct an image for our Imperial Government, with which we will bring about Glory and Civilization to the world. Together, as a singular Pabistan Empire, we officially proclaim our sovereignty as a nation.We shall lay out the plans for a New Senate, the Senatus Populusque Romanus. Alongside The Senate will be a House of Lords, and an Imperial Court.
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> Article I.
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> The House of Lords is to be composed of the Dukes, Earls, Lords, and Barons of The Empire. The House of Lords is to act as a counterpart to The Senate, and may perform their duties jointly in a Joint Session of Congress when required by The Emperor. The House of Lords may conduct hearings and inquiries regarding the function of government within The Empire. The House may also be a platform for the various Noblemen to collaborate and address their grievances.
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> By an act of Congress, the Senate shall publish an annual budget, detailing the manners in which tax revenue shall be spent across The Empire. Surplus tax revenue shall be held within The Imperial Treasury, overseen by the Ministry of The Treasury, in which a Treasurer is appointed by The Emperor. In the event of large-scale military campaigns, The Emperor may levy up to 85% of the Imperial Treasury to pay for military expenses.
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> Congress may amend the Constitution by a three-fourths majority in a Joint Session of Congress. Before any amendment is passed by Congress, it must be reviewed by the Imperial Court and approved with a three-fifths majority.
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> Every 6 months the Ministry of Internal Affairs must conduct a nation-wide census in order to count the population and gather demographic data on the population of The Empire.
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> On this date of ratification by the Emperor, March Thirty-First, Two-Thousand and Twenty-Two that this Constitution is hereby law.
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> Emperor of Pabistan, her territories, and all overseas Colonies,
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