Constitution of The Empire of Crystillia

**CONSTITUTION OF CRYSTILLIA**

The Constitution of Crystillia is authored by Vansh and was officially ratified on the 29th

of November 2021. It was written with the intent to capture the Crystillian spirit, as well as be expanded and improved by means of amendments over time. The documents sets out the most important principles of Crystillian culture.

The Constitution of Crystillia

**Preamble**

Blessed with a unique location and history, the Empire of Crystillia has been subject to many challenges to its institutions.

In the interest of peace and rule of law, this document has been drafted and ratified to further unify and strengthen our Nation.

This is our Constitution.

**Chapter I: The State**

**Article 1: Nature of the State**

The Empire of Crystillia is a sovereign nation, united by its people, made by a constitutional monarchy system based on citizenship and the rule of law.

It is a part of northern rathnir, and is made out of the revolutionary spirits of the people of Crystillia

**Article 2: Sovereignty**

Sovereignty belongs to the people, which exercises and protects it. The people safeguard the unity of the nation and are recognized as the ultimate source of power.

**Article 3: Political System**

The political system is based on representation. All citizens have the right and freedom to vote on nation-wide laws as they wish, as set out in this Constitution, as well as determine a representative for their state.

States are given the right to ratify their own laws, as long as they do not come into conflict with already existing nation-wide laws—which supersedes the laws enforced on a local level.

**Article 4: Citizenship**

Citizenship is a right to anyone who lives and resides in any of the Crystillian states, a person who is a citizen in Crystillia has the right to enjoy and abide by all the rights and responsibilities as set out in this Constitution.

**Article 5: Aversion to Fascism**

Fascism will never be tolerated in the Empire of Crystillia and fascist parties have no right to reside in the nation and are to be exiled under punishment of high treason, as set out in this constitution. Adherence to fascistic core values, including aesthetics, will never be tolerated.

**Chapter II: The Ruling System**

**Article 6:  The People**

The People, who is the nation’s lifeblood, is the executive and legislative force of Crystillia. Any one who is a citizen in the Empire of Crystillia has the right, but not duty nor responsibility to vote or submit acts for legislation.

**Article 7: The Prime Minister**

The Prime Minister or the secretary of the state is given the mandate to lead the Empire of Crystillia by the people and the Emperor through an election which is determined by a majority vote (50%).

It is the Prime Minister’s duty and responsibility to channel the executive force of the People, by ratifying all acts and laws passed by the will of the People, which is determined by a supermajority in a vote.

**Article 8: The Governor**

Every state has the right to elect a governor, whose responsibility and right is to represent the constituents of their state as they rule the nation of Crystillia together with the Prime Minister on all non-legislative nation-wide matters.

**Article 9:** **The Emperor**

With respect to the unique history of the Empire of Crystillia, the Emperor of Crystillia, and his descendants in subsequent order, reserves the right to proclaim orders in times of need and strife to military and citizens alike in the form of Decrees.

The Emperor's Decree is absolute, but may only be announced in times of strife.

The Emperor shall also enseat a position as Honorary Head in the chamber or the cabinet.

**Article 10: The Chamber**

The Chamber is the representation of the Will of the Nation, who shall rule on all non-legislative national matters through a majority vote by means of majority vote.

In the event of a tie, the vote of the Emperor shall serve as the tiebreaker.

**Chapter III: Rights and Responsibilities**

**Article 11:  Rights**

As citizens in the Empire of Crystillia, The People, who are the body of the nation, including the Governors of the states and the King, shall enjoy the following rights as set out in this Constitution.

The Right to Vote

The People of Crystillia shall enjoy the right to vote on all national legislative matters.

The People of each state of Crystillia shall enjoy the right to vote on all statewide legislative matters.

The Right to Justice

Every Citizen shall enjoy the right to defend themselves before a group of their others before being applied to any law or legislation.

The Right to Ownership

The People of Crystillia shall enjoy the right to own private property, if worked or bargained for.

The Freedom of Movement

The People of Crystillia have the right to move between the states of Crystillia as they desire and move into any accommodation they can afford. They have the right to live and work where they please and do not have the responsibility to explain their reason to.

The Freedom of Faith

Every citizen, as part of the People of Crystillia, shall enjoy the right to believe in, adhere to, and/or practice any religion they so desire without fear of persecution by the Chamber.

The Right to Secede

The People of Crystillia shall have the right to secede completely from the nation and their status as a citizen in the Empire of Crystillia, but will not retain any of the rights or responsibilities they had in their time as a citizen of Crystillia

**Article 12:  Responsibilities**

As citizens in the Empire of Crystillia, The People, who are the body of the nation, including the Governors of the states and the Emperor, shall abide by the following set of duties and responsibilities, as set out in this Constitution.

Taxation

All citizens of Crystillia are obliged to contribute to the longevity of the nation by means of taxation, as determined by the Chamber.

Serving the Nation

All citizens of Crystillia, in the interest of the unity of our Empire, are obliged to adhere to all ratified laws and legislations as decided by the Will of the People, which shall be respected.

All citizens of Crystillia, in the interest of the unity of our Empire, are obliged to adhere and abide by all Decrees given by the Emperor, which shall be respected in times of strife.

**Chapter IV: Other**

**Article 13: Symbols**

The Symbol of The empire of Crystillia shall be the Falcon represented by a black roundel on a red and yellow base fess or pale.

**Article 14: State Religion**

Although all citizens of Crystillia enjoy the freedom to practice any religion they desire, the state religion shall be Cardinalism